Vila Melzi was built for Duke Francesco Melzi d'Eril in 1808. Its a stunning residence surrounded by divine gardens of azaleas and rhododendrons.
It is opened to the public daily during the months... more
Next to the Piazza Bellagio sits a twelfth-century church of some interest - the Basilica of San Giacomo.
Built in the Lombardian Romanesque style, it does house some artworks of interest -... more
Varenna is a gorgeous fishing village below the castle of Vezio, the famous home of Teodolinda the Lombard queen. Other attractions to see in this village are Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi. The... more
Don't worry about making a check-list of sites to visit in Bellagio. This charming visit is about something else - relaxing, enjoying a sunny day by the lake,... more
On one day with very fair weather, our group chartered a boat to show us around Lago di Como. While the boat looked quite small from the outside, inside it was... more
The Villa Serbelloni, not to be confused with the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, is a grand and historic estate situated on about 50 acres of land covering most... more
Bellagio is located within the split of Lake Como and comprises of lakeside and hills. It spreads over a ranging area and gives great views in all directions,... more
Whilst wandering through the streets of Bellagio, we came across the Biblioteca Popolare. It wasn't open whilst we were there but there were sun umbrellas... more
The small Romanesque church of San Giorgio (Saint George) can be found next to the Town Hall in Bellagio. This church dates back to between 1080 and 1120.The... more
Tour one of Italy's jewels, Lake Como, in a custom-made Italian Boat. The third generation business BELLAGIO WATER TAXIS has a fleet of stunning wooden boats.... more
If you don't feel like walking around in the heat, try the TROMBETTA EXPRESS - BELLAGIO TOURIST TRAIN. The Train starts near the Ferry and stops at various... more
How to describe Villa Melzi? How about a relaxing place where you can explore the beauty of English gardens in Bellagio. The gardens of Villa Melzi are just a... more
Lake? I can't believe dat!I love evrything about this place- the pizza-eating ducks(!!), cobblestoned paths, Alberto with his ever ready smile (the mgr at my... more
This vila is located approx 1km from Lenno and is only opened at certain times of the year.The Vila was originally built for Cardinal Durini in 1787. For more... more
Menaggio is an excellent base for exploring Lake Como due to its excellent transport system which connects to various villages and also from Milan and the... more
The village of Bellagio is absolutely gorgeous with little cobble lanes running up and down the hill to the waterfront. The shops can be located in any of the... more
The Villa Carlotta was built in the 16th century for a Prussian Princess and is now famous for its beautiful gardens and park lands which surround the... more
Loppia is located about 20 minutes walk from the center of town. Its well worth your effort to take a stroll along the road to Loppia and have coffee on the... more
There are a few tour companies in Bellagio which give you an excellent guide through the beautiful village of Bellagio and Lake Como.Ring or organize your own... more
This museum houses an exhibition of navigational instruments from around the world. If you are a keen sailor or a lover of marine history then this museum is a... more
The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is one of the most prestige and famous hotels in Italy. Its located on the beautiful foreshores of Lake Como and has a... more
Catch the ferry to Bellano and visit the Gorge. There is an entrance fee and the area at the gate is really tacky. However once you cross the bridge into the... more
San Martino is the little white church you can see perched high on the hill across the lake above Cadenabbia. If you are fit you can climb up to it in an hour... more
The steep cobblestoned streets of Bellagio rise from the waterfront, lined by upscale stores featuring jewelry, leather, clothing, and arts and crafts. There... more
Next to Hotel Florence, where we stayed, was an elegant hotel, The Grand Hotel Serbelloni, which was once a villa. They have beautiful gardens and fantastic... more
Bellagio is a fairy tale town at the heart of lake Como, just in the middle of the lake! From there you can see both branches of the lake, the Como's and Lecco's branch.
it is quite a fancy...
Bellagio is absolutely gorgeous with breathtaking views of Lake Como and surrounding hills and villages, one immediately surrenders to its beauty and uniqueness. Bellagio lies on the elegant...
Visiting Bellagio in March of 2004, was one of the most wonderful experiences I've ever had. I am not sure why it has taken me so long to begin building this page. But in any case, let me tell you a...
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Hans and I, along with Kate (Goodfish) and Jerry, spent a lovely afternoon in Bellagio. We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day to explore this "Pearl of Lake Como".
BELLAGIO...
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