Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to visit?You are welcome to stroll along the public road, from which the villa and portions of its gardens may be admired. As the estate is a private residence, we kindly ask that guests refrain from entering the grounds without prior authorization.
Is it really called Villa Fariello ?No. It is named Villa Solera. Although privately held, the estate is increasingly recognized as a noteworthy presence within the legacy of Italian Liberty architecture, gaining greater prominence with each passing year.
When was it built?Begun around 1907, the residence exemplifies the Liberty sensibility through its harmonious placement within the landscape and its refined architectural detailing.
Who's the Architect?Vincenzo Morandi was an architect active at the turn of the twentieth century, associated with the Italian Liberty movement. Born in Buenos Aires, his family originated from the Italian Lombardy region near Lake Maggiore, a background that reflects the international currents shaping his era. He passed away in 1917 on Lake Maggiore, Italy.
Morandi’s life and work are emblematic of a generation of professionals from the Varese region whose practice carried both local identity and global influence.