Enchanting villages, botanical gardens, and hidden corners that reveal the lakes' timeless allure.
From Renaissance monasteries to neoclassical palazzos, Lake Como's historic villas represent six centuries of aristocratic ambition, artistic patronage, and botanical obsession. This comprehensive guide covers the six essential villas, with practical information on visiting hours, tickets, and insider tips for experiencing these living monuments at their finest.
ExploreVenture beyond famous Bellagio and Stresa to discover the Italian Lakes' most enchanting lesser-known villages, where daily life unfolds as it has for centuries.
ExploreThe De Santis family — visionaries behind Grand Hotel Tremezzo and Passalacqua — have unveiled CASABIANCA, a luminous 1930s villa in Como transformed into an intimate house-museum. With works by Kiefer, Pistoletto, and Kentridge displayed without labels or barriers, this is art collecting reimagined for Lake Como.