
Villa Erba is a 19th-century villa in Cernobbio, on the western shore of Lake Como in northern Italy. Set in a magnificent gardenis Villa Erba is one of the most important historic houses on Lake Como.
The main building, overlooking the lake, shows impressive volumes and monumental architectural and decorative lines. Built in the late 1800s, in 1972 the Villa Antica was the location for the editing of the film “Ludwig”, the last of the famous “German trilogy” by director Luchino Visconti (1906-1976). A choice dictated by the deep bond with this home, owned by his family and where he spent many summers of his childhood. ‘Ocean’s Twelve’ was filmed here and a result, it is one of the most well-known villas on Lake Como. But it is famous for good reason. The villa has a lavish interior with a number of original ornaments and frescoes, making it a jaw dropping setting for a luxury wedding. The lakefront property has an immense botanical park, with a very secluded and romantic wrought iron cupola where ceremonies can be held. Given the scale of the villa, dining can be in a marquee in the gardens or inside one of the spectacular grand salons.
Location: Lake Como, Italy
Wedding ceremony and reception Venue: Villa Erba
Wedding Planner: Varese Wedding
Wedding Photographer: Loryle Photography
Villa Erba is a lakefront property with an immense botanical park, one of the few gardens of its size that has such a unique position. Access to the villa can be via private boat to the boat dock at the end of the garden or via road, as it is located in the vibrant little town of Cernobbio. The heart of the villa is a cathedral hall, surrounded by dramatic stone balconies. Each of the rooms on the ground floor has a totally different colour palette, intricate decor details, frescoed ceilings and walls and original tiled, wood or stone flooring. The jewel of this property is its ancient Darsena, or boat house. Where the villa meets the water, it provides the perfect spot for a ceremony, the area can be levelled and enlarged with the addition of a platform, as shown here.
The heart of the Villa is the dramatic cathedral hall, surrounded by stone balconies. The blend of architecture with modern lighting and sound technology make it a near perfect location for after dinner dancing.
Lorenzo & Ylenia, Lake Como Wedding Photographers. Life lovers, good friends and eternal dreamers, we fall in love everytime we admire our stunning mountains and lake view, amazing and luxury wedding venues overlooking our fabulous Lake Como…such as Villa del Balbianello, Villa Regina Teodolinda, Villa Balbiano, Villa d’Este, Villa Erba, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Villa Sola Cabiati, Villa Pizzo, Mandarin Oriental…that offer many artistic views that give wedding photography unique, luxury, elegant, bright and timeless shotst
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