Largo Lucino Visconti, 8, 22012, Cernobbio (CO)
VILLA
gastel
Villa Gastel is the secret treasure trove of Villa d’ Este, sitting within its own private gardens.
OWNERS, HISTORY, EXTERIOR & INTERIOR DESIGN
Villa Gastel is a historic 12th-century Benedictine convent located within the exclusive Villa Erba estate in Cernobbio, Italy. Owned by the noble Visconti di Modrone family, it remains a private retreat and a beautifully preserved example of Italy’s rich heritage. This hidden gem offers a truly unique setting for weddings, private receptions, and exclusive events, blending historic charm with refined elegance.
The villa features elegant, interconnected salons facing lush gardens, ideal for receptions and cocktail parties. The ground-floor rooms are adorned with neoclassical frescoes, ancestral portraits, and antique furnishings, providing a stunning and timeless backdrop. Highlights include a rare Venetian neo-Gothic dining suite, large vaulted kitchens, and well-preserved convent-era spaces with exquisite linens and china.
Outside, guests can enjoy a breathtaking internal courtyard -perfect for al fresco dining, dancing, or ceremonies.
Surrounded by private gardens, guesthouses, staff quarters, stables, a rustic amphitheater, and a 66-foot
swimming pool, Villa Gastel offers a private, elegant, and historic setting for your special celebration. All events are carefully vetted to ensure exclusivity and preserve its remarkable charm.
CUISINE & CATERING
Michelin-starred chefs, local bakers and chefs patissier can prepare state-of-the-art menus and sweets for your pre-wedding, reception and post-wedding banquet dinners.
accomodation
Up to 22 guests
CEREMONIES & EVENTS
Ceremonies: Simbolic only
Event capacity: Up to 300 guests
rental period
All-year-round
Boat access: NO
Pool: Yes
SERVICES
Famed owners & guests of Villa Gastel
During the second part of the 20th century, the legendary director Luchino Visconti hosted Maria Callas, Helmut Berger, and Coco Chanel, among many others, at Villa Gastel.
Fashion, like art, runs in the Gastel family: The fashion photographer Giovanni Gastel, Anna Gastel’s brother, also spent summers in the villa. Guido apprenticed with his uncle and has since racked up campaigns for Bulgari and Fratelli Rossetti. (He has also modeled, appearing in Italian Vogue and in ads for Tod’s.)
