The villa is located on a hill 5 minutes from Lake Maggiore. It was founded in 1404 by order of Pope Gregory XII. Our 1 hectare botanical park is home to the oldest magnolia in Italy. The proximity to the main tourist, sporting and religious sites of Italy and Switzerland make it an ideal base for sports and spiritual gatherings and retreats. Guests are struck by the beauty of the frescoes, fireplaces, wooden ceilings and the medieval tavern with a brazier and a wood-burning oven.