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The Concept: Historical Villa Rental in Northern Italy

A Charming Manor Full of History and Luxury Accommodation

Welcome to Wirnica Manor, a historical villa of extraordinary pedigree. In the heart of the settings cited throughout Italian poetry and prose—the landscapes that crown the Lake Como Area—Wirnica comes to life. Originally a 16th-century parish, this ancient structure was later meticulously renovated and transformed into a private residence for a noble silk manufacturer, lending centuries of sophisticated heritage to its modern charm.
Today, Wirnica Manor operates as a premiere luxury villa rental offering the tranquility and majesty of a private lakeside retreat. The entire estate is dedicated to the exclusive use of discerning guests seeking an unparalleled luxury accommodation experience in Northern Italy. Walking over Wirnica’s threshold means entering an exclusive oasis of peace, relaxation, and history.

Villa Wirnica historical manor with panoramic swimming pool and lush gardens near Lake Como

The Estate Layout: A Blend of History and Exclusive Event Spaces

Wirnica Manor is more than just a house; it is a sprawling historical estate comprising multiple structures and unique environments, perfectly arranged around the central, tranquil garden. This layout makes the property an ideal event venue for both intimate gatherings and large celebrations.

The estate’s various structures provide diverse spaces for both living and socializing:

  • The Suites and Apartments

    The primary residences are converted from the antique rooms of the main villa, ensuring historical fidelity. The dépendance and the former seventeenth-century stables have also been exquisitely transformed into charming suites, all facing the lush greenery of the private park.

  • Unique Historical Amenities

    Within the expansive 4,000-square-meter park, guests will discover surprising amenities. The exquisite pool, originally used as a drying area for silkworms, now offers astonishing lake views.

Private garden of Villa Wirnica bordering the historical canonry with its adjacent bell tower structure

Garlate: Da Vinci’s Backdrop and Lake Como’s Hidden Gem

Wirnica Manor’s location offers unique artistic and geographical appeal. Nestled among gentle hills and serene mountains overlooking a stunning branch of Lake Como, the village of Garlate is a place of rare beauty and rich history. Recently, historical studies confirmed that Leonardo da Vinci chose Garlate’s setting as the iconic backdrop of the Mona Lisa, reaffirming the timeless allure of these shores. Today, the Lake Como Area—and especially this scenic, less-crowded corner—has become one of the world’s most enchanting destinations. This unique combination of secluded tranquility and world-class heritage makes the villa an unparalleled photoshoot location and private party venue. Wirnica offers you the chance to live as nobles in this authentic Northern Italian retreat.

An elegant villa on the Como lake

The rooms, furnishings, structures and garden of the Wirnica villa; everything here is ancient and tells of a precious story, to experience breathing the sensations and the scents of Como Lake.

The story told in the novels

“That branch of the Lake of Como, which turns toward the south between two unbroken chains of mountains, presenting to the eye a succession of bays and gulfs, formed by their jutting and retiring ridges, suddenly contracts itself…” 

Close-up of historical portrait art complementing the elegant antique luxury interiors of Villa Wirnica.