Where to stay in Bellagio
Where Is Bellagio, Italy?
Sitting on a promontory near the center of Lake Como in Lombardy, Bellagio lies approximately 30 kilometers northeast of the town of Como. The town is located at the top of a peninsula that divides the inverted Y-shaped Lake Como in two. Situated 40 kilometers north of Milan, the Pearl of the Lake is close to the Alps and the Swiss border.
What Is Bellagio, Italy Known For?
They say that “imitation is the greatest form flattery” — however, despite the Las Vegas Bellagio being internationally known for its sumptuous opulence, there is nothing better than the original Italian muse. Sitting pretty at the top of Lake Como, the charmingly quaint town of Bellagio is known for being the “Pearl of the Lake.” Characterized by its elegant porticoes, cobbled streets, hidden alleyways, and eclectic boutiques, Bellagio’s aristocratic dignity and sophisticated air draw moths to a burning flame. Bellagio retains its pretty Italian heritage and builds upon it with pizzazz and luxuriance that caters to both international and homegrown crowds. Home to enchanting panoramas with bobbing boats, labyrinthine mazes of winding stone staircases, and lines of terracotta-roofed buildings, Bellagio a true feast for the eyes.
A Quick Guide to Bellagio in Italy
- I Giardini di Villa Melzi: A strip of gardens that line the lakeshore on the Bellagio peninsula, I Giardini di Villa Melzi is a manicured landscape that was once the playground of Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Duke of Lodi, and the vice president of the Italian Republic in the early 19th century. Composed of a magnificent villa, a meticulously neat park, and a pretty park, the I Giardini di Villa Melzi is a sublime example of Italian architectural artistry. The splendid orangery is home to a collection of artifacts from the Napoleonic period and other rare archaeological finds, while the neoclassical Villa and chapel brighten the explosion of colors in the garden. An example of true Italian art, the I Giardini di Villa Melzi is too beautiful to be true.
- Villa Serbelloni: Built in the 15th century for Marchesino Stanga, the Villa Serbelloni was modified in the 16th century by the Sfondrati family and passed in the late 18th century into the hands of the Serbelloni Dukes, who left the building intact but extended the magnificent grounds. Now in the care of the Rockefeller Foundation, the villa has played host to a series of illustrious artists and scientists, as well as Leonardo da Vinci, Emperor Maximillian I, Silvio Pellico, and Queen Victoria. Backed by a verdant display of rolling emerald forest and looking over the azure-hued waters of the Lake Como, the Villa occupies a scenic location typical of Bellagio.
Popular Destinations Near Bellagio, Italy
- Varenna: A picturesque old town that sits three kilometers away from Bellagio, Varenna is an atmospheric locale aplomb with grand vistas, lakeside cafes, and authentic Italian charm. With its picturesque lanes and old fishermen's houses, Varenna is unpretentiously appealing, with some visitors preferring the town to its grander neighbors. Although often overlooked by many, every corner of Varenna is filled with a quaint Italian authenticity that is remarkably refreshing in the glitz and glam of Lake Como.
Best Neighborhoods in Bellagio
- Town Center: Even in this small Italian town, Bellagio is like any other of its international peers, with the town center acting as the heartbeat of the locale. Decorated by a maze of thread-like narrow streets flanked by alfresco eateries, independent boutiques and elegant cafes, the town center of Bellagio is so pretty that a simple walk is worth the visit. Dotted with Romanesque churches, steep staircases, and a vibrant array of shops and restaurants, the town center of Bellagio is the perfect place to eat until you burst or simply go for a peaceful stroll.
Home-types in Bellagio
Bellagio has a variety of property types for you to consider when booking a trip. Here are the most popular property types in Bellagio:
- House: 90 vacation rentals
- Hotel: 60 vacation rentals
- Bed and Breakfast: 16 vacation rentals
Points of interests in Bellagio
Bellagio has several popular points of interest for you to check out when visiting the area. Here are the most popular points of interest in Bellagio:
- Villa Amila: 769 vacation rentals
- Orrido di Bellano: 769 vacation rentals
- Villa Monastero: 769 vacation rentals
- Villa Carlotta: 769 vacation rentals
- Chiesa San Giacomo: 769 vacation rentals
- Punta Spartivento: 769 vacation rentals
- I Giardini di Villa Melzi: 769 vacation rentals
- Lungolago Varenna: 680 vacation rentals
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Nearby destinations
Milan Menaggio Stresa Turin Verona Sestri Levante Monterosso al Mare Genoa Zermatt Levanto Como Saint Moritz Sirmione Bellagio Lugano Grindelwald Rapallo Tremezzo Zurich Riva del Garda Varenna Manarola Bergamo Saint Anton am Arlberg Lauterbrunnen Murren Davos Lucerne Interlaken Parma Konstanz Salo Vernazza Portofino Camogli Savona Cernobbio Monza Orta San Giulio Moltrasio
