Marvelous Milan. Isn’t this Villa Campari breathtaking? Before you stands a testament to Milanese history. Villa Campari also known as Casa Alta is a 19th-century noble villa in Sesto San Giovanni. The Arese-Lucini family built it in 1826. It became the home of Davide and Guido Campari in 1903. They established their liquor factory nearby in the park.
The Campari family meticulously restored Villa Campari in the 1980s. The exterior retains its original appearance. The interior is furnished with items dating back to 1903. They are a fascinating glimpse into the Campari family’s life. These are original furnishings or additions by the family.
In the 21st century architect Mario Botta and Giancarlo Marzorati renovated Villa Campari. The restoration extended to the exterior interior and furnishings. It now houses a restaurant hosting culinary events and courses.
The villa’s architecture is vaguely neoclassical. It hints at late 18th-century styles. A Romanesque-style addition with columns stands next to the main building. The interior rooms are well-distributed and interconnected. The floors feature geometric patterns and vibrant colors. Thirteen marble effigies of Roman and Byzantine emperors adorn the park’s edge.
The central section of Villa Campari is two stories high. Two slightly lower wings form a U-shaped courtyard. A wrought-iron fence encloses the courtyard. A central tower offers stunning views of the Brianza hills. This Villa Campari truly is a captivating piece of Milanese heritage. A place where history whispers among the glasses and the clinking of forks.