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CERNOBBIO
The heart of the town is Piazza Risorgimento on the lakeside. In the square, surrounded by trees and restaurants with outdoor tables, there is the War Memorial. From here boats leave for Como and the other villages. In the historic center there is the Sanctuary of San Vincenzo, dedicated to the patron saint of the town and the small church of the Madonna delle Grazie. Villas worth visiting: Villa Erba, Villa Bernasconi and Villa Pizzo
The heart of the town is Piazza Risorgimento on the lakeside. In the square, surrounded by trees and restaurants with outdoor tables, there is the War Memorial. From here boats leave for Como and the other villages. In the historic center there is the Sanctuary of San Vincenzo, dedicated to the patron saint of the town and the small church of the Madonna delle Grazie. Villas worth visiting: Villa Erba, Villa Bernasconi and Villa Pizzo
LAGLIO
Laglio has had a peak of notoriety since 2002 when Villa Oleandra was purchased by George Clooney and began to be frequented by many Hollywood stars. The center of the village is made up of well-kept streets and stone houses and the lakeside is dotted with wonderful villas. Furthermore, numerous paths start from Laglio which cross Monte Colmegnone and offer an amazing view of the lake. One of these leads to the Grotta della Buca dell'Orso, a karst cave, hundreds of meters deep with an underground lake
Laglio has had a peak of notoriety since 2002 when Villa Oleandra was purchased by George Clooney and began to be frequented by many Hollywood stars. The center of the village is made up of well-kept streets and stone houses and the lakeside is dotted with wonderful villas. Furthermore, numerous paths start from Laglio which cross Monte Colmegnone and offer an amazing view of the lake. One of these leads to the Grotta della Buca dell'Orso, a karst cave, hundreds of meters deep with an underground lake
ARGEGNO
Argegno is a delightful medieval village located along the western shore of Lake Como, along the Strada Regina. Its colorful houses overlooking the lake immediately struck me and convinced me to stop for an ice cream in the pretty square. From here there are alleys leading to the stone village and the Roman bridge over the Telo river.
Argegno is a delightful medieval village located along the western shore of Lake Como, along the Strada Regina. Its colorful houses overlooking the lake immediately struck me and convinced me to stop for an ice cream in the pretty square. From here there are alleys leading to the stone village and the Roman bridge over the Telo river.
ISOLA COMACINA
Comacina Island is the only island on Lake Como and can be reached with the Lake Como Navigation service or by taxi-boat from Ossuccio. The island played a decisive role in the history of Como in Roman times and in the Middle Ages thanks to its city walls and a strategic system of fortifications for which it is still called a castle today. In 1169, however, it was razed to the ground by the Como people, allies of Barbarossa, and found new life only at the beginning of the 20th century when it became a colony for artists. In 1900, excavation campaigns were also started which brought to light an important archaeological palimpsest from the Roman era and today it is one of the most interesting archaeological areas in northern Italy.
Comacina Island is the only island on Lake Como and can be reached with the Lake Como Navigation service or by taxi-boat from Ossuccio. The island played a decisive role in the history of Como in Roman times and in the Middle Ages thanks to its city walls and a strategic system of fortifications for which it is still called a castle today. In 1169, however, it was razed to the ground by the Como people, allies of Barbarossa, and found new life only at the beginning of the 20th century when it became a colony for artists. In 1900, excavation campaigns were also started which brought to light an important archaeological palimpsest from the Roman era and today it is one of the most interesting archaeological areas in northern Italy.
GREENWAY
The Lake Como Greenway is a 10 km walk that passes through seven villages on the western side: Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo and Griante. It is an easy trek that alternates paths with stretches on the Via Regina passing inside the villages and next to some of the most beautiful villas. The route is well indicated, you can travel just a short distance or it is a nice way to spend a day on the lake immersed in nature enjoying wonderful views.
The Lake Como Greenway is a 10 km walk that passes through seven villages on the western side: Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo and Griante. It is an easy trek that alternates paths with stretches on the Via Regina passing inside the villages and next to some of the most beautiful villas. The route is well indicated, you can travel just a short distance or it is a nice way to spend a day on the lake immersed in nature enjoying wonderful views.
VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO
Villa del Balbianello was built in 1787, on the ruins of an ancient Franciscan monastery, by order of Cardinal Durini. Since then it had several owners until reaching the mountaineer and explorer Guido Monzino who purchased it in 1974 and furnished it with memorabilia from his explorations. Upon his death in 1988, Monzino left Villa del Balbianello as a legacy to the FAI – Italian Environment Fund. The Villa is located in a unique position being the Laveno Promontory, the only promontory on Lake Como and is surrounded by well-kept gardens. Villa del Balbianello also owes its great fame to some film productions. In fact, some scenes from Star Wars – Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Agent 007 – Casino Royale were filmed here.
Villa del Balbianello was built in 1787, on the ruins of an ancient Franciscan monastery, by order of Cardinal Durini. Since then it had several owners until reaching the mountaineer and explorer Guido Monzino who purchased it in 1974 and furnished it with memorabilia from his explorations. Upon his death in 1988, Monzino left Villa del Balbianello as a legacy to the FAI – Italian Environment Fund. The Villa is located in a unique position being the Laveno Promontory, the only promontory on Lake Como and is surrounded by well-kept gardens. Villa del Balbianello also owes its great fame to some film productions. In fact, some scenes from Star Wars – Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Agent 007 – Casino Royale were filmed here.
MENAGGIO
Menaggio is a lively village, its center revolves around Piazza Garibaldi, overlooking the lake and surrounded by restaurants and shops. Although the surroundings offer numerous opportunities for outdoor sports, the village has a relaxed atmosphere and it is pleasant to simply walk along the lakeside enjoying the view on the opposite shore. With a walk of about 20 minutes from the center you reach Villa Mylius Vigoni, in the hamlet of Loveno, a beautiful nineteenth-century villa that houses the Italian-German Center for European Excellence. To see in Maneggio: Church of Santa Marta and Church of Santo Stefano, inside which valuable frescoes and paintings are preserved.
Menaggio is a lively village, its center revolves around Piazza Garibaldi, overlooking the lake and surrounded by restaurants and shops. Although the surroundings offer numerous opportunities for outdoor sports, the village has a relaxed atmosphere and it is pleasant to simply walk along the lakeside enjoying the view on the opposite shore. With a walk of about 20 minutes from the center you reach Villa Mylius Vigoni, in the hamlet of Loveno, a beautiful nineteenth-century villa that houses the Italian-German Center for European Excellence. To see in Maneggio: Church of Santa Marta and Church of Santo Stefano, inside which valuable frescoes and paintings are preserved.
BELLAGIO
Bellagio is known as the "pearl of the Lario" and is the most fashionable resort on Lake Como. It has a unique position, in the center of the promontory that divides the two branches of the lake, Lecco and Como. The historic centre, simply called "il Borgo", is a tangle of streets overlooked by elegant boutiques, artisan shops and restaurants. Among the many streets, Salita Serbelloni is one of the most photographed views of Bellagio. Other things not to miss in Bellagio The gardens of Villa Melzi, a large park overlooking the lake that surrounds the villa built by Francesco Melzi d'Eril, full of suggestions, from the Japanese garden to the Venetian gondola - Punta Spartivento, the end of the promontory where the two branches divide of Lake Como - Villa Serbelloni Park - village of Pescallo, a small village reachable by a staircase from the center of Bellagio.
Bellagio is known as the "pearl of the Lario" and is the most fashionable resort on Lake Como. It has a unique position, in the center of the promontory that divides the two branches of the lake, Lecco and Como. The historic centre, simply called "il Borgo", is a tangle of streets overlooked by elegant boutiques, artisan shops and restaurants. Among the many streets, Salita Serbelloni is one of the most photographed views of Bellagio. Other things not to miss in Bellagio The gardens of Villa Melzi, a large park overlooking the lake that surrounds the villa built by Francesco Melzi d'Eril, full of suggestions, from the Japanese garden to the Venetian gondola - Punta Spartivento, the end of the promontory where the two branches divide of Lake Como - Villa Serbelloni Park - village of Pescallo, a small village reachable by a staircase from the center of Bellagio.
TIPS
Lake Como is just 40 minutes by train and about 1 hour by car from Milan. From Como you can also easily reach Switzerland, the border is only 5 km away.
Como and its squares are elegant and picturesque, but it is the grand villas surrounding the lake shores, against a mountainous backdrop, that are truly magnificent. The most famous monuments of the city are: the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Basilica of San Fedele, the Basilica of San Abbondino, the Villa Olmo, the Casa del Fascio, the Tempio di Volta and the Baradello Castle.
FUNICULAR
By taking the funicular to the mountain resort of Brunate, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and the city of Como.
By taking the funicular to the mountain resort of Brunate, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and the city of Como.
