Visit the Giardini della Valle in Cernobbio, Lake Como
How Giardini della Valle came to be
The Valley Gardens are managed by a nonprofit association that focuses on the preservation, maintenance and improvement of the gardens.
The idea of transforming an illegal dump, located in the valley along the wall of Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, into a garden was conceived by Mrs. Pupa Frati, affectionately known as Nonna Pupa.
The area where the Garden is located today was, until the 1980s, a squatter dump located along the boundary wall of Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, along the Garrovo stream. Mrs, Pupa Frati was convinced that it was necessary to remedy that degradation.
Culture
Giardini della Valle in Cernobbio is not only a place of flora and fauna, but also represents an important artistic and cultural area. There are numerous spaces within the Garden that allow visitors to admire art in nature. In addition, it is possible to find benches on which to sit comfortably to read books provided by the Garden's bookstore.
books and relax into the nature
The Garden's bookstore was established in 2015 and is powered by books donated by passionate readers who visit the Garden.
Through the take a book/leave a book initiative, the Garden supports the Little Free Library movement, thus contributing to the development of the social and cultural fabric, exchange of ideas and goods.
Every year, our library enthusiastically participates in the book relay of the Books on the Run event.
Art and Culture
When wood comes to life. These wood carvings are genuine artistic masterpieces. Made with great care and skill by Giò Aramini, they depict wild animals in an abstract but faithful way. For years, these sculptures have enlivened the Garden and invited young and old to play. It is a unique experience that you will not be able to forget.