1955 – Family home March 23rd
1931
The road commissioned by Gabriele D’Annunzio
In 1931, the Gardesana Occidentale road was officially opened by Brescian engineer Riccardo Cozzaglio.
1955
Origins of the hotel
The Hotel Villa Europa underwent many changes. It started out as a family home on 23rd March 1955 but was never lived in, as it was used from the outset as a small guesthouse, called “Pensione Vienna”. It was run by a couple, a woman from Austria and a man from Brescia, and over the course of few years, was extended to cater for the increased tourist activity of the time.
1964
Change of management
Subsequently, two young Dutch men, Edy and Robert, took over the management and the building was renamed “Pension Holland”.
1971
Beginning of Frassine family management
By Easter 1971, the Frassine family, who had always owned the building, took over the new management, with the aim of providing warm, family hospitality to Italian and international customers. The name was changed to Albergo Europa and, after the latest developments, to Hotel Villa Europa.
2021
Passionate conservative restoration
Guests can get a sense of the villa’s original atmosphere through numerous details which, following the owners’ passionate conservative restoration, allow them to appreciate the many rooms with spectacular views of the lake.
An all-female management team!
Domelia, Silvia, Liliana, Silvana e Martina
