
Experiences
The villa and garden circuit
Five great gardens within twenty minutes' sailing of one another.
200 m
9–10 October 2027
Tremezzina
Special openings and visits to places of cultural and landscape interest.
The event recurs every year in this period, but the dates are not confirmed. Check with the organiser.
The Giornate FAI d'Autunno open places of art, history and nature across Italy through special visits and openings.
Participating places vary between editions and include buildings, gardens and landscapes. In Tremezzina, the FAI cares for Villa del Balbianello, La Velarca and the Torre del Soccorso.
On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026 the programme includes openings at Villa del Balbianello, La Velarca and the Torre del Soccorso, with separate hours for each property. Balbianello's gardens and La Velarca are open from 10:00 to 18:00, with last admission at 17:00. At Balbianello, mandatory online booking covers the gardens; guided visits to the interiors are for FAI members, with places booked on site subject to availability.
Distances as the crow flies from where the event is held.
2Oct 2027

Les Cultures' festival of travel, places and cultures, running since 1997: photo exhibitions, films, books, talks and walks in and around Lecco.
9Oct 2027
The Automobile Club Como's classic-car run through the province.
10Oct 2027
Roast chestnuts in Mezzegra's town park, mid-October.
1Oct 2027
A festival of Como and Lombard cooking in participating restaurants across the province of Como.