The Castle lies on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Como close to Riva Bianca and its namesake beach. Built in the Romanesque period, the fortress was at the focus of several historical events, like the battle between Milan and Como in 1124. It was...

Volunteers of the Cultural Center Library Bellagio deal with loaning library books and organize various cultural events....

It is thought the tower was built at the behest of Fontanedo Bernabo Visconti in 1357, on the defensive line of Upper Lake, but perhaps it was only enhanced an existing structure. It is located about 700 meters downstream of the village of...

It is a private building constructed on roman foundation with an irregular square plant. The building, which has crown walls with battlements to protect the round parapet, can be dated between 1360 and 1370. It is a typical castle-enclosure, which...

A must see--one of the most beautiful castles on the lake. It is a walled enclusure, developed around a squared tower with restored battlements and a real drawbridge. Additional attractions feature live falconry shows, an exhibition dedicated to the...

Trapezoidal shaped castle with three towers built by counts Della Torre of Rezzonico in 1363. It is described as a "castle-fence", fortifying an area of two thousand square meters which surrounded the town and the main tower. Today the castle is...

Placed on a hill overlooking the town, the castle was built in late Middle Ages to block the way to Valvarrone and it still remains a well-preserved tower, surrounded by ruins of ancient houses. The first proofs date back to 1039, when it suffered a...

Located in an old Post Office (est. in 1817) the Inn has been recently remodeled to include 5 beautiful apartments arranged over 3 floors and equipped with all comforts, all of them with stunning lake views! You will find our staff waiting to help...

The built up area extending from the gentle slopes down to the lake, consists of several hamlets and groups of houses, whose names still remind us of the old roman lands.Its offers both peaceful pleasant and local entertainment. Worth seeing is the...

Welcome to Locanda Volta, your Bed and Breakfast in Brunate, near Como, located on a hill just 6 km from Lake Como. La Locanda Volta "B & B" is able to offer a warm and familiar, offering hearty breakfasts, quiet and comfortable rooms with free...

A Little Paradise near Como—the Locanda was devoted to short journeys and meditation periods of the priests. In 1937, it was sold for 17.000 lira, today a ridiculous sum of money, but for this period a quite large amount. One of the best features of...