Worth a visit if you are in architecture. A glimpse in the life of a very well off family at the beginning of last century. Marvellous house in splendid location. Well kept by FAI.
Probably the most exquisite example of the chic Milanese way of living of the golden age, a remarkable elegant and highly detailed Villa from the posh Italian '30ies. Watch the star window on the front, and make a wish!
This is another hidden gem, locked away behind gates and walls that is not apparent from the street. It is worth a visit with a guide to understand the significance of this place and the importance of the architect and designers.
it's really nice apartment with so many beautiful furniture & antiques. it is compulsory to join their guided tour to see the place. Although the reception advised the time for English tour that we joined, it turned out to be in Italian & it seems like most of us in this tour needed a English one too. Despite that, I can see the guide is very informative. At least we had a booklet in English to introduce the place.Dont' leave just because you are not in the right language tour, the villa itself is very worth the visit, take the guide as bonus
amazing elegant, yet apparently low profile: two of the quintessential qualities of Milan summarize the beauty of this place. A villa and a park that is History of Design, long before becoming the place of the unforgettable, awarded movie "I am Love" (perhaps some scenes were also shot there by Pasolini? Visconti?). My personal tip: visit it during lunch break in a hot summer day: the silence of the park, the pool, the rooms, the refinement of every detail and the avant-garde delicious food that is served at the bar in the patio (a bit pricy, indeed) will allow you a peaceful time-out of peace, quiet and meditation from the traffic of the busiest city in Italy
Villa Necchi Campiglio is really interesting to visit if you appreciate grand homes, modern architecture from the 1930s and / or history in general.I visited recently with my partner and we were offered an English-language tour upon arrival (which I did not expect -- I would call or email ahead to check, we must have been lucky) and the house seemed to speak volumes about its former occupants. I was reminded of the novel "The Glass Room" that was inspired by Villa Tugendhat in the Czech Republic.
Very interesting and an informative guide. We heard about the political context and the life of the family. The art work would benefit from having the artists named.
After hitting many of Milan's well-known wonders that are hundreds of years old (and some even older), Villa Necchi Campiglio was a great change of pace. A private home built in the 1930's and rennovated post WWII, it reminded us very much of a Frank Lloyd Wright home. This history of the family that owned it, the occupation by Mussolini's #2 during the war, and the mix of original and period-appropriate art made the tour quite enjoyable. The tour consists of the 1st and 2nd floors, and you get to walk the grounds as well. I wish it would have included the ground floor so we could have seen the kitchen and servant areas. While not expensive, the tour price was a bit much more than should be charged--especially considering that volunteers provide the tours. Still, I would recommend a visit if you're looking for a different slide of Milan's history.
Must not miss! Amazing architecture from the 30's that is just as relevant today as it was then. We went with Alice from Milan Private Tours, and she gave us a fantastic overview of the history of the place.
You need to reserve a tour time but you won't regret taking a look at the lifestyle of the very wealthy in world class stunning interior decoration. Check the garden out while you wait to get in. Fabulous coffee shop and bar available too.