On the occasion of the bicentenary of the birth of Duke George II of Saxe-Meiningen, Villa Carlotta (Tremezzina, Como) presents an exhibition dedicated to one of the most significant periods in its history.
Between the mid-19th and early 20th centuries, the villa became a meeting place for some of Europe's most important aristocratic families, entering a highly significant system of international relations.
★ The Protagonists
Central figures of this period were:
Thanks to their contributions, Villa Carlotta was transformed into a refined aristocratic residence immersed in a rich botanical garden.
★ The Exhibition
The exhibition unfolds through a selection of:
A story that recounts the vibrant cultural life of the villa and its role as a place of:
in the heart of 19th-century Europe.
Between the mid-19th and early 20th centuries, the villa became a meeting place for some of Europe's most important aristocratic families, entering a highly significant system of international relations.
★ The Protagonists
Central figures of this period were:
- Marianne of Orange-Nassau
- Charlotte of Prussia
- George II of Saxe-Meiningen
Thanks to their contributions, Villa Carlotta was transformed into a refined aristocratic residence immersed in a rich botanical garden.
★ The Exhibition
The exhibition unfolds through a selection of:
- historic furnishings
- archival documents
- photographs and papers
- period objects
A story that recounts the vibrant cultural life of the villa and its role as a place of:
- dynastic representation
- collecting
- cultural exchange
in the heart of 19th-century Europe.