Villa Monastero, is an ancient patrician abode directly located on the lake shore, and surrounded by a beautiful botanical garden decorated with architectural elements like tortile columns and balustrades. Besides hosting an International Congress Center, the Villa harmoniously includes museum apartments preserving the beautiful residential rooms with precious pieces of art and the original furnishings. Guided tours of the Villa and of its museum apartments will be organized on June 11th and 12th, 2008.