VILLAGES
Explore the impressive lakeside villages surrounding Lake Como.
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Cernobbio
It is a town that has a quiet and cosmopolitan atmosphere. In Cernobbio, there are large stately villas such as Villa d'Este and Villa Erba. In the surrounding area, there is also Bellagio, a small town that thanks to its breathtaking landscape is known as the "pearl of the lake".
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Comacina
Comacina is a relatively unknown island but it is very fascinating. It is a small verdant jewel surrounded by the waters of the Lake, in which settlements dating back to Roman times have been found.
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Tremezzo
Located right opposite Bellagio, Tremezzo is often cited as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The wonderful villas and the huge hotels built in the eighteenth and the nineteenth century have made Tremezzo an international tourist destination.
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Varenna
Also known as the village of lovers, Varenna is a small village lying on a promontory along the eastern shore of Lake Como. It was traditionally a fishing village and it has a beautiful old town characterised by narrow streets, colorful houses and suggestive staircases that lead to the beautiful lakefront.
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Menaggio
Located on the western shore of Lake Como, Menaggio offers a perfect combination of nature and history. Its cobbled streets and colorful historic buildings create a charming atmosphere.Its position makes Menaggio an ideal starting point to discover Lake Como. It can be seen from the beautiful previous Maisons of the aristocrats of the past periods, like Villa Vigoni, Villa D’Azeglio, Villa Belfaggio, and Villa Govone.
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Lenno
Lenno is one of the most famous villages on Lake Como as it perfectly combines architectural beauty with natural landscapes. It is located on the west shore, in a deep inlet that goes between the Lavedo promontory and the tip of Portezza: the Gulf of Venus. From Lenno begins the coastal area called Tremezzina. There are numerous splendid residences in the area, including Villa Cassinella, the incomparable Villa del Balbianello, Villa Monastero, Villa Aureggi, Villa De Herra and Casa Brenna Tosatto.