Villa Caselli Park – Masera

The main entry to the villa opens with a large fountain; the terrace joins the body of the villa to the grassy slope to create an authentic space for recreation and contemplation. The avenues within the park of Villa Caselli form long galleries, creating a path for amusement and strolling. The “Belvedere”, a small semi-circular panoramic balcony, once protected by a balustrade, the posts of which are now mostly dispersed, has a decidedly romantic flavour: from here there is a view over the town below and the Ossola Valley. An unusual and picturesque spot, a rare exception to Ossola gardens, is the nymphaeum, enriched by nooks and artificial grottoes: a truly unique place.

Among the shows of water that create a variety of effects in the garden, control of the stream running through the higher part of the park, achieved by a series of waterfalls and romantic little bridges is of considerable interest due to its picturesque simplicity and rustic appearance.
The garden of Villa Caselli is a constant evocation of the history of art and its discovery is certainly an opportunity not to be missed, which very harmoniously combines nature and culture, natural and constructed landscape.
In recent years, during the summer period, guided tours provide access to Villa Caselli; moreover, again in the summer months, the large garden hosts evening music performances, generally classical or jazz music, in a truly charming setting.