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The Gardens of the Villa Carlotta

The Gardens of the Villa Carlotta, Tremezzo

 basstbn Says:  Guidebooks recommend visiting the gardens of the Villa Carlotta in spring, but my wife and I can attest to its autumnal beauty as well. Its mountainside setting and panoramic views of Lake Como are what set these gardens apart from other gardens visited in the past. Open... 

Villa Carlotta

Villa Carlotta, Tremezzo

 basstbn Says:  The Villa Carlotta and its gardens (covered in separate tip) were a short, easy walk from our lodging in Cadenabbia. We had arrived at Lake Como on the previous day in a steady downpour, but the day of our visit to the villa was glorious, great for photography and clear... 

gardens in villa carlotta

gardens in villa carlotta, Tremezzo

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A walk around Villa Carlotta

A walk around Villa Carlotta, Tremezzo

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visiting Villa Carlotta

visiting Villa Carlotta, Tremezzo

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statues

statues, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  Inside the villa you will find a small gallery with several sculptures. Some are also in the hallways and front garden, near the entrance. It's a classical feature in all wealthy villas.Among the statues there is also Amor and Psyche (Amore e Psiche giacenti) from 18th... 

Labyrinths

Labyrinths, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  The concept of Villa Carlotta gardens is in labyrinths. They are usually made of azalea bush. There are also tiny paths and roads curving between the trees and foliage. 

Bamboo land

Bamboo land, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  In the upper side of the Villa Carlotta gardens there is a bamboo resort. The entrance is through the big pagoda gate. There is a huge bamboo forest, tiny stream, wooden bridges... it's arranged in the oriental garden style. 

azaleas

azaleas, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  The trade mark of Villa Carlotta are azaleas. You'll see them on every postcard, and every place where Villa Carlotta and Tremezzo are mentioned. Azalea bush are so wide spread and on every corner you'll see some. They are neatly taken care of and in the brightest colours! 

Cactus corner

Cactus corner, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  Since almost every single plant on Earth found its place in Villa Carlotta botanical gardens, so did cacti. There is a section for cacti, although very small comparing to the space other plants/alleys took! 

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Hotel La Perla

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Hotel La Darsena

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Restaurants  

Hesperia/Lorenzo's: Don't miss the fresh trout

Hesperia/Lorenzo's: Don't miss the fresh trout, Tremezzo

 pauletteplumley Says:  All the food here was freshly cooked to order and absolutely wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble for the owners Lorenzo and Franca and they even opened early for us on a Sunday morning so that we could have a spectacular smoked salmon and scrambled egg breakfast! The star... 

Shopping  

Villa Carlotta: Postcards & souvenirs

Villa Carlotta: Postcards & souvenirs, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  Near the entrance to the Villa Carlotta, there is a small souvenir shop, selling postcards, artifacts, flower seeds, stationer and other souvenirs. There are also postcards with seed flowers in an authentic outlook, try them out! You can send them to smeone and then, that... 

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Other trees & Japanese garden

Other trees & Japanese garden, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  There are many trees from all ofer the world in Villa carlota gardens, from Chile over Europe to Japan. One part of the tree garden is decorated in the Japanese style. 

Other plants

Other plants, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  Not only azaleas, plams, rhododendrons and bamboo are featuring in the gardens of Villa Carlotta. There are other exotic plants and flowers, trees... They all have a plate with a name under. 

Places to reflect

Places to reflect, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  There are lots of benches all over Villa Carlotta botanitcal gardens, very suitable for relaxing, reflecting, or simply enjoying the beauty of the place. SOme are in the hidden corners, small plateaus just popping out from the exuberant vegetation, and some are on the wide... 

Front central garden

Front central garden, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  This is the first thing you wll face when entering Villa Carlotta. It's not so big, but still big enough. There is a lovely view on it from one of the villa's balconies. It has a lovely fountain and a mini labyrinth. 

Turtles

Turtles, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  There are several fountains in Villa Carlotta and in one of them you'll find pretty big turtles! Their space is quite limited, but they seemed quite happy with their home and people roaming around. They brought the heads out and looked curious! 

Bellagio

Bellagio, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  Bellagio is just across the lake. You can see it very well from any location in Villa Carlotta and Tremezzo. The best views are from the top of Villa Carlotta gardens of course. Go there in the afternoon, when the sun is shining on Bellagio directly, that's when the light is... 

Relaxing

Relaxing, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  In front of the Villa Carlotta there is a small oval plateau under the trees with benches, facing the lake and ovrlooking Bellago on the other side. Sit there for a while, relax and enjoy the fresh breeze and spectacular view! 

Jungle

Jungle, Tremezzo

 Aurorae Says:  There is a part of Villa Carlotta gardens that is a jungle! A rainforest, or whatever, I'm not a botany expert, but it contains exotic exuberant plants and looks like Amazonia! 

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 There are palms in abbundance in Como lake, but the most beautiful and exuberant ones are in VIlla Carlotta gardens! There is one of the thematic corners, only... 

 

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T R E M E Z Z O

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  Tremezzo is a small, lovely place on the Como's side of the lake, famous for its spectacular Villa Carlotta, the true pearl of the lake and perhaps the most beautiful villa around. The gardens... 

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Tremezzo - Home of Villa Carlotta

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 Tremezzo was yet another town we had never heard of before arriving at Lake Como. It was the first place we had dinner in Italy. Not so much because we had sought out a well known ristorante but more... 

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Tremezzo on Lake Como

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Villa Carlotta

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