Photo: Plumbago Capensis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Period
- Modern era, 1921
- Styles
- Gothic Revival, Stile Liberty, neo-medieval architecture
- Architects
- Gino Coppedè, Adolfo Coppedè
- Coordinates
- 45°58′54″ N, 9°12′42″ E
History and description
Villa Pessina is an eclectic villa located in Tremezzo on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
History
The villa was built in the 1920s on behalf of the Pessina family. The identity of its designers is not confidently known, nevertheless its stylistic similarity to the more famous Villa La Gaeta, designed by brothers Gino and Adolfo Coppedè, has fueled over the years numerous plagiarism allegations. It is known, instead, that the villa was built by the same construction company that built Villa La Gaeta.
Description
The building features an eclectic style that combines Gothic Revival and Art Nouveau elements. Light stone, bricks and wood are used in the façades in the decoration. A large tower with biforas crowned by a loggia characterizes the façade overlooking the lake.
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Timeline
- 1921Built
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Photos
Getting there
FiumelatteTrain, nearest
6.6 km as the crow flies
Villa Pessina
Tremezzo1.1 km
Aeroporto di Lugano-Agno23.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Villa Pessina?
Villa Pessina is in Tremezzina, in the province of Como (Lombardy), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.98153, 9.21166.
How old is Villa Pessina?
Wikidata dates it to 1921.
What else is there to see near Villa Pessina?
Nearby you’ll find: Villa Sola Busca, Tremezzo (300 m away), Villa Carlotta (1.6 km away), Villa Aureggi (1.7 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 4 photos
- Villa Pessina 1 — Plumbago Capensis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villa Pessina 2 — Plumbago Capensis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mag villapessinaevillamelia DSC6980 — Carloalberto2014, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tremezzo, Province of Como, Italy - panoramio — kees.klooster, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences