Even being near to the Pearl of the Lake,the beautiful Bellagio, Villa Melzi is one of the most famous and attractive destinations of Lake Como.
Commissioned by Duca Francesco and historically belonging to the Melzi d’Eril family, Villa Melzi is now an Italian national monument.
The Villa, elegantly lying on the coast of the headland of Bellagio on the Como branch, was built between 1808 and 1815 by the architect Giocondo Albertolli.
Gravedona is a beautiful village located on the western bank of the Altolario. This beautiful resort is considered by many to be the most important center of the upper Lake for its great historical, artistic and religious heritage.
The position of Gravedona is really privileged and strategic, as it lies in the magnificent gulf at the end of the Liro valley, opposite Piona (another location of considerable historical-religious interest) and Mount Legnone, the highest of all the valleys of Coma. Thanks to his geographical position, Gravedona enjoys a mild climate in all seasons, queen of which is summer, caressed by the kind and characteristic breeze coming from the lake.
One of the pearls of the Lecco branch of the Lake is, unquestionably, the beautiful Varenna.
A pedestrian lakefront, the famous “Walk of lovers”, welcomes visitors by accompanying them along a path suspended on the Lake, which gradually reveals the sweetness of this truly unique village.
Rich in history like many other resorts of the Lake, the first known settlement in the territory of today’s town dates back to the middle of the 4th century, Varenna is well worth a visit for many reasons.
