Casa delle Farfalle in Milano Marittima: what to know

Casa delle Farfalle is a nature attraction in Milano Marittima’s pinewood, built around butterflies, insects and their habitats. Its name means “House of Butterflies,” but the visit includes more than the main greenhouse: there is also an Insect House, a garden and a smaller greenhouse for native butterflies.

The 500 m² tropical greenhouse recreates a rainforest-like environment. Hundreds of butterflies fly freely among the plants, in warm, humid conditions: the Milano Marittima tourism site gives the temperature as 28–30°C and humidity as 70%.

Allow for the contrast between that greenhouse and the outdoor areas. The venue recommends dressing in layers, and says sunny days make tropical butterflies more likely to fly.

The main greenhouse is the centrepiece, while the other areas add a closer look at insects and local butterfly species. You can move between the habitats and outdoor garden as part of your visit.

In the Insect House, live invertebrates include crickets, praying mantises, bees, beetles and stick insects. Outside, the butterfly garden has a botanical route featuring 20 plant species. Il Bruco, the native-butterfly greenhouse, was created with the University of Bologna to support the reintroduction of some local species into nature.

A small lake and a botanical route featuring plants from the local pinewood are also part of the grounds. A themed shop and a snack point with ice cream, drinks, crisps and coffee round out the facilities. Picnic benches and chairs are available in the garden, and restaurants and other venues are about 500 metres away.

Casa delle Farfalle is seasonal, so opening days and hours depend on the time of year. Check the official site before you go for the current schedule and ticket information.

Temporarily closed

This place is listed as temporarily closed. Check the official site before you go.

Last checked November 2026.

The venue offers standard admission and paid guided tours, which last about 1 hour and 15 minutes on selected days. Online tickets can be used for skip-the-line entry, while tickets are also sold at the ticket office on the day.

The ticket office closes 1 hour before the attraction; if entry numbers are limited, buying online can help you avoid waiting for the next available time slot.

Free public parking is available in front of the attraction, though there is no guarded car park. The venue says the paths are suitable for strollers and the facility is accessible to wheelchair users and people using mobility aids.

The attraction is at Via Jelenia Gora 6/d, 48015 Milano Marittima (RA), in the town’s pinewood area. From a three-star hotel in Milano Marittima, Casa delle Farfalle is about a 20-minute walk or a 4-minute drive.

Free public parking sits in front of the entrance. The Cervia tourism site describes a shuttle from June to September on Wednesdays by request, with stops in Pinarella, Cervia and Milano Marittima.

The €21 package includes shuttle travel, attraction entry and Insect House entry; advance booking through a tourist information office is required. Shuttle arrangements can change, so verify them before relying on this option.

A visit to the butterfly house can also fit alongside a stop at MUSA, Cervia’s salt museum.

The attraction combines free-flying butterflies, live insects and an outdoor garden, giving children different habitats to explore. Stroller-suitable paths make it practical for families with younger children, and picnic seating is available in the garden.

Keep the greenhouse conditions in mind: the tropical area is warm and humid, so the venue suggests layers. Pets on a leash are allowed in the butterfly garden and shop, but not in the tropical butterfly greenhouse or Insect House. Bicycles should be left in the designated spaces near the entrance.