Villa Pliniana, built in the 16th century on the shore near Torno, takes its name from Pliny the Younger, who described the intermittent spring that still flows in its grounds: a spring that rises and falls several times a day. Centuries later Leonardo da Vinci also studied it and wrote about it in his notes.
Over time the villa has gathered stories of ghosts and restless presences — local legends that have made it one of the most mysterious places on the lake. They are traditions, not documented facts, but they are part of its fascination.
We pass Villa Pliniana on The Unique Villas and The Grand Tour.