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At a glance
- Coordinates
- 45°54′14″ N, 8°30′22″ E
History and description
Villa Branca is a historic villa located on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Baveno, Italy.
History
The villa was built between 1871 and 1873 on behalf of British engineer Charles Henfrey, who named it "Villa Clara" after his wife. During the following years, the villa hosted several notable figures, including the future German Emperor and King of Prussia Frederick III, and Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, who stayed there between March and April 1879. In 1898, the property was purchased by the Branca family.
In January 2007, the villa was severely damaged by a fire; restoration works have since returned the residence to its original splendor.
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Photos
Getting there
BavenoTrain, nearest
700 m as the crow flies
Villa Branca
Baveno600 m
Aeroporto di Lugano-Agno33.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Villa Branca?
Villa Branca is in Baveno, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (Piedmont), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.90383, 8.50603.
What else is there to see near Villa Branca?
Nearby you’ll find: Villa Barberis (1.2 km away), Villa Fedora (1.2 km away), Palazzo Borromeo (1.8 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Villa Henfrey-Branca 1911 circa — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Ricordi della Regina Vittoria in Italia sua Maestà nella villa Clara a Baveno — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences