Architecture

Adolfo Coppedè

Local figure

Adolfo Coppedè left his mark on Como through Villa La Gaeta, created in collaboration with his brother Gino.

Adolfo Coppedè

Adolfo Coppedè is connected with Como through his work on Villa La Gaeta. Commissioned by the Ambrosoli family, the villa was a collaboration between Adolfo and his brother Gino Coppedè. It remains the place where you can encounter Adolfo’s story in the city today.

Worth knowing

A family collaboration

Adolfo Coppedè worked alongside his brother Gino. Their shared project in Como was Villa La Gaeta.

A commission for the Ambrosoli family

Villa La Gaeta was commissioned by the Ambrosoli family. Adolfo and Gino Coppedè worked together on its creation.

Adolfo Coppedè at Villa La Gaeta

Villa La Gaeta is the key Como landmark associated with Adolfo Coppedè. As you visit it, you are seeing the result of his collaboration with his brother Gino.

Addresses you can still visit

Every place in this city with a documented tie to this person.

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    Villa La Gaeta

    He worked with his brother Gino on the villa commissioned by the Ambrosoli family.

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