The greenhouse maintains a constant tropical humidity and temperature to allow butterflies to remain active year-round.
The facility serves as a research and breeding center, not just an exhibit.
It includes a specialized 'Insect House' dedicated to mantids, phasmids, and other arthropods that are often overlooked.
The park surrounding the greenhouse contains a dedicated 'educational path' designed to showcase the native biodiversity of the Emilia-Romagna region.
Casa delle Farfalle is a specialized tropical greenhouse in Milano Marittima that houses hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies. The facility maintains a climate-controlled environment replicating a tropical ecosystem to support the life cycles of lepidoptera from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The structure features a glass-covered dome that allows natural light to permeate, sustaining a collection of rare plants and flowers. A secondary pavilion, the Casa degli Insetti, provides an educational exhibit focusing on the biology and diversity of various insect species. The park grounds also encompass a botanical garden featuring local flora and a small water feature. Educational panels are distributed throughout the facility to explain metamorphosis and conservation efforts. Visitors walk along paved paths surrounded by lush vegetation where butterflies frequently land on flowering plants or nectar-feeding stations.
The main tropical greenhouse dome, specifically near the central nectar feeding stations where butterfly density is highest.
Wear light-colored clothing to encourage butterflies to land on you.
Bring a macro lens for your camera, as butterflies are often found at close range.
Avoid using insect repellent or heavy perfumes, as these can disturb the fragile greenhouse ecosystem.
Do not attempt to capture or handle the butterflies, as their wings are extremely delicate and can be damaged by human touch.
Closed during the winter months; operates primarily from spring through early autumn.
Do not touch the butterflies or the plants; stay on the designated paths; move slowly to avoid startling the insects.
