Guidebook for Lake Como
Sightseeing
http://www.bellagiolakecomo.com/en
Few places are as romantic as Lake Como, and even fewer resorts as beautiful as Bellagio, the “Pearl of the Lake”.
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Bellagio
http://www.bellagiolakecomo.com/en
Few places are as romantic as Lake Como, and even fewer resorts as beautiful as Bellagio, the “Pearl of the Lake”.
http://www.visitfai.it/villadelbalbianello/
This is the Villa where Star Wars was filmed is one of the most romantic spots along the Lake. Don't miss the boat trip that takes you directly to its dock
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Villa del Balbianello
Via Guido Delmatihttp://www.visitfai.it/villadelbalbianello/
This is the Villa where Star Wars was filmed is one of the most romantic spots along the Lake. Don't miss the boat trip that takes you directly to its dock
Varenna is a little town overlooking the Swiss Alps and Lake Como, it should not be missed
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Varenna
Varenna is a little town overlooking the Swiss Alps and Lake Como, it should not be missed
St Moritz and Engadina are just 1 hour, stunningly beautiful car-ride away. It should not be missed.
Engadin
St Moritz and Engadina are just 1 hour, stunningly beautiful car-ride away. It should not be missed.
Great starting point for hikes to the famous Grigna mountain. From here you can take a hike with stunning views towards the lake side town of Mandello
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Piano dei Resinelli
Great starting point for hikes to the famous Grigna mountain. From here you can take a hike with stunning views towards the lake side town of Mandello
A cable car from the outskirts of Lecco takes you to the foothills of the Resegone Mountain. From here you have great views over the lake, the Alps and the Po plains and great hikes
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Piani d'Erna
A cable car from the outskirts of Lecco takes you to the foothills of the Resegone Mountain. From here you have great views over the lake, the Alps and the Po plains and great hikes
http://www.pianidibobbio.com/it/home
Great skiing in the winter, great hiking in the summer.
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Barzio Ticket Office station
1 Località la Piazzahttp://www.pianidibobbio.com/it/home
Great skiing in the winter, great hiking in the summer.
http://www.pianidibobbio.com/images/Betulle_esecutivo.pdf
Great hiking in the summer
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Pian delle Betulle
http://www.pianidibobbio.com/images/Betulle_esecutivo.pdf
Great hiking in the summer
No place in the world can claim to be the spiritual home of cycling like the small chapel that sits at the top of Madonna del Ghisallo. It should not be missed by bikers and non-bikers alike.
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Madonna del Ghisallo
Prov.detta ValassinaNo place in the world can claim to be the spiritual home of cycling like the small chapel that sits at the top of Madonna del Ghisallo. It should not be missed by bikers and non-bikers alike.
Two websites with lots of information about the area and about the boat excursions you can take from Lecco and Bellagio.
http://www.lakecomo.it/en
http://www.navigazionelaghi.it/eng/index.asp
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Lago de Como
Two websites with lots of information about the area and about the boat excursions you can take from Lecco and Bellagio.
http://www.lakecomo.it/en
http://www.navigazionelaghi.it/eng/index.asp
Everything Else
Our home is located in a perfect location for Expo 2015. Milan is a short and comfortable train ride from the train station in Lecco
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Expo 2015
Our home is located in a perfect location for Expo 2015. Milan is a short and comfortable train ride from the train station in Lecco
Arts & Culture
http://www.villacarlotta.it/home.php?lang_id=1
This beautiful XVII century villa is a stunning example of the many noble Lake side manors, for which Lake Como is renowned around the world.
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Villa Carlotta
2 Via Reginahttp://www.villacarlotta.it/home.php?lang_id=1
This beautiful XVII century villa is a stunning example of the many noble Lake side manors, for which Lake Como is renowned around the world.
http://www.villamonastero.eu/index.php/en/
Between the XVI and XVIII century many milanese nobles had their summer residences built on the lake. The villas of are surrounded by sumptuous parks.
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Villa Monastero
4 Viale Giovanni Polvanihttp://www.villamonastero.eu/index.php/en/
Between the XVI and XVIII century many milanese nobles had their summer residences built on the lake. The villas of are surrounded by sumptuous parks.
Splendid views of the Como and Lecco branches of the Lake from the XVIII century garden as well as views of the lake's northern branch and the Pre-Alps.
Piazza della Chiesa, 14
14 Piazza della ChiesaSplendid views of the Como and Lecco branches of the Lake from the XVIII century garden as well as views of the lake's northern branch and the Pre-Alps.
http://www.giardinidivillamelzi.it/GIARDINI_DI_VILLA_MELZI/HOME_PAGE.html
Another Villa not to be missed
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Os Jardins da Villa Melzi
Via Lungo Lario Manzonihttp://www.giardinidivillamelzi.it/GIARDINI_DI_VILLA_MELZI/HOME_PAGE.html
Another Villa not to be missed
Shopping
Lecco
Great shopping, great walks along the lake, lots of restaurants
Farmacia Imperatori
14 Piazza Mons. Bernardo CitterioThis is our local pharmacy just minutes from the house
Food Scene
Nice lake side town, with several pizzeria, ice cream shops and restaurants
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Malgrate
Nice lake side town, with several pizzeria, ice cream shops and restaurants
This spot is right on the lake, it has a nice lake side restaurants, barks and pizza places. Great spot for lunch and great views of the Grigna
Pare'
This spot is right on the lake, it has a nice lake side restaurants, barks and pizza places. Great spot for lunch and great views of the Grigna
Frazione Parè, 87
87 Frazione ParèA nice restaurant with great lake views
This is one of the best restaurants in the area. Not to be missed
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Casa di Lucia Mondella
27 Via LuciaThis is one of the best restaurants in the area. Not to be missed
Ai Poggi
14 Via ai PoggiWe love to dine at this local restaurant. Food is great and so is the atmosphere.
RISTORANTE PIZZERIA BAR CUMA
4 Via Mons. G. ParmigianiNice local restaurant
Entertainment & Activities
Site where the mythical Moto Guzzi motorbikes are still built
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Museu Moto Guzzi
63 Via Emanuele Vittorio ParodiSite where the mythical Moto Guzzi motorbikes are still built
This museums will bring you back to the mythical times of Coppi and Bartali and countless other biking heroes of the Tour de France and of the Giro d'Italia
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Museu do Ciclismo - Madonna del Ghisallo
4 Via Gino BartaliThis museums will bring you back to the mythical times of Coppi and Bartali and countless other biking heroes of the Tour de France and of the Giro d'Italia
https://www.rhb.ch/en/panoramic-trains/bernina-express
From Tirano you can jump on board the Bernina Express train, which will take you to St. Moritz and beyond amidst stunning view of the Swiss alps
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Bernina Pass
https://www.rhb.ch/en/panoramic-trains/bernina-express
From Tirano you can jump on board the Bernina Express train, which will take you to St. Moritz and beyond amidst stunning view of the Swiss alps
Gelateria Pasticceria Nuova Trinacria
3 Via Don Giovanni MinzoniAmazing ice-cram, chocolate and cakes. Not to be missed
You can walk to San Tomaso directly from the house. It is a very shot but somewhat steep hike. Nice views from the top
Piana Di San Tomaso
You can walk to San Tomaso directly from the house. It is a very shot but somewhat steep hike. Nice views from the top
There are two beaches at Abbadia.
The first is at Parco Chiesa Rotta.
Highly recommended, parking, nice park, playing ground.
http://www.lakecomo.it/territorio/spiagge_e_lidi/parco_chiesa_rotta
Via Lungolago
Via LungolagoThere are two beaches at Abbadia.
The first is at Parco Chiesa Rotta.
Highly recommended, parking, nice park, playing ground.
http://www.lakecomo.it/territorio/spiagge_e_lidi/parco_chiesa_rotta
Situated few kilometres far from Lecco, along the road leading to Abbadia Lariana.
http://www.lakecomo.it/territorio/spiagge_e_lidi/spiaggia_pradello
Pradello
Situated few kilometres far from Lecco, along the road leading to Abbadia Lariana.
http://www.lakecomo.it/territorio/spiagge_e_lidi/spiaggia_pradello
Fantastic beach in the center of the beautiful town of Bellagio. Highly recommended.
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Lido di Bellagio
1 Via Paolo CarcanoFantastic beach in the center of the beautiful town of Bellagio. Highly recommended.
There are two beaches:
Spiaggia di Punta Gruno is found at the beginning of town, below Ristorante la Breva.
Beach Riva Bianca is found at the northern edge of town in an area called Castello
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Lierna
There are two beaches:
Spiaggia di Punta Gruno is found at the beginning of town, below Ristorante la Breva.
Beach Riva Bianca is found at the northern edge of town in an area called Castello
Nice pebbles beach with grass right up to the water and swimming pools available for both adults and kids
Via Roma, 11
11 Via RomaNice pebbles beach with grass right up to the water and swimming pools available for both adults and kids
Public beach with pebbles. Toilette and bathroom are available. Bar is also available as well as the possibility to rent umbrellas and chaise longs
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Onno
Public beach with pebbles. Toilette and bathroom are available. Bar is also available as well as the possibility to rent umbrellas and chaise longs
Ristorante Canottieri
2 Via Francesco NulloPrivate pool right on the lake
Stendhal Fitness Village by Gestisport
Via Dante AlighieriPublic swimming pool a 15 min drive from the house
Essentials
Sigma Valmadrera
1 Viale Promessi SposiThis is one of our local grocery stores
This grocery store is 2 minutes from the house. Very convenient and well stocked.
Consorzio Agrario Di Como - Lecco - Sondrio
9 Viale della VittoriaThis grocery store is 2 minutes from the house. Very convenient and well stocked.