{"id":1748,"date":"2021-04-26T14:58:26","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T12:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/?page_id=1748"},"modified":"2026-10-08T12:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:30:00","slug":"centro-lario","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/en\/attivita-e-cultura\/beyond-north-lake-como\/centro-lario\/","title":{"rendered":"Bellagio and Historic Villas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"3\">The Heart of Lake Como: Comacina Island, Villa Carlotta, and Bellagio<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A full-day itinerary exploring botanical gardens, medieval history, and the timeless charm of the &#8220;Pearl of the Lake.&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">If you are looking for the true essence of Lake Como, this tour will guide you to the very locations that made our region world-famous: from medieval ruins suspended above the water and the opulence of noble villas to the vibrant charm of Bellagio.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\">The Itinerary: Between Water and History<\/h2>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\">Morning: <a href=\"https:\/\/isola-comacina.it\/en\/\">Comacina Island<\/a> &amp; Medieval Charm<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/isola-comacina.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/isola-comacina-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/isola-comacina-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/isola-comacina-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/isola-comacina.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Your day begins with a boat landing on Comacina Island\u2014the only island on Lake Como. Today a peaceful sanctuary of nature and quiet, in the Middle Ages it stood as a formidable political and religious stronghold, earning the title of the &#8220;Christian Citadel.&#8221; Strolling through the atmospheric ruins of its ancient churches\u2014destroyed during the historical conflicts between Como and Milan\u2014you will step into a serene, timeless atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\">Midday: The Elegance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villacarlotta.it\/en\/\">Villa Carlotta<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/articolo2_villaCarlotta-e1776438550512.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/articolo2_villaCarlotta-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Continue toward Tremezzo to visit Villa Carlotta, an iconic 19th-century estate that enchanted writers, artists, and Grand Tour travelers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Art:<\/b> Inside the villa, admire magnificent sculptural masterpieces, including works by Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Gardens:<\/b> The botanical park is world-renowned\u2014a seamless blend of Italian and English landscape design, celebrated for its spectacular spring displays of azaleas and rhododendrons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Afternoon: Bellagio, Pearl of the Lake<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bellagio.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bellagio-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bellagio-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bellagio-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bellagio-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bellagio.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">A short ferry ride takes you across to Bellagio, situated precisely on the promontory that divides Lake Como into its southwestern and southeastern arms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Village:<\/b> Lose yourself among iconic stone stairways, flower-draped alleys, and boutique artisan shops in the historic center.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Villa Melzi:<\/b> During your free time, take a stroll through the gardens of Villa Melzi, where plane-tree avenues and classical monuments create a dreamlike setting along the shoreline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Practical Details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Duration:<\/b> Full-day excursion.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Transport:<\/b> We recommend using the public ferry or hydrofoil service to admire the historic lakeside villas directly from the water.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ideal For:<\/b> Couples, art and botany enthusiasts, and photography lovers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"21\">Plan Your Day Trip<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"21\"><em>Departing from our Residence in Vercana, drive just a few minutes to Menaggio, where you can board the ferry for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the lake.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Heart of Lake Como: Comacina Island, Villa Carlotta, and Bellagio A full-day itinerary exploring botanical gardens, medieval history, and the timeless charm of the &#8220;Pearl of the Lake.&#8221; 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