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Villa Balbianello
A treasure chest of memories of exploits and adventures on the western shore of Lake Como
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Villa Balbianello is located on a wooden promontory on Como Lake.
This elegant and romantic 18th century mansion, built by Cardinal Durini, had many different owners over the centuries and its magnificent garden have hosted writers, scholars and travelers including Count Guido Monzino, the last owner of the Villa.
Today Villa Balbianello is in the hands of FAI (the National Trust of Itlay). This historic villa as well as its gardens are opened to the public.
Villa Balbianello owes its popularity to its stunning location, which distinguishes it from all the other amazing villas on Lake Como. In addition, it was also used as a setting for several Holliwood movies: James Bond Casino Royale,Star Wars Episode II as well as several lesser- known movies.
Perfect location for the most romantic wedding in your life!
It’s 38 km from Como. The Villa can be reached on foot or by taxy boat from Lenno.
Open every day (except on Monday and Wednesday) from 10:00 am to 6.00 pm
Last visit:
- to the garden: at 5.00 pm
- to the interiors of the Villa: at 4.00 p.m.
For more info:
Please, remember to make the reservation to:
booking.balbianello@fondoambiente.it
Phone: 0039 0344 56110
Location: Via Guido Monzino, 1, Tremezzina
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The Sacred Mount of Our Lady of Soccorso
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The Sacred Mount of Our Lady of Ossuccio,
inserted in 2003 in the World Heritage List
by UNESCO, inclides the Sanctuary and fourteen chapels illustrating the Passion of Christ.
The Sanctorum of Our Lady stands on the peak in Ossuccio, approximately 400 metres above Lenno, in front of Comacina Island.
It's reacheable in about 20-25 minutes walking from the 4th chapel (here you find also a parking):
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From the top, the view is outstanding! behind the curchyou can find a bar/ristobar.
About 1 kilometer from the church begins the “avenue of chapels” where you find 14 little Baroque temples represent the episodes of Jesus and Maria’s life.
The scenes are depicted with full size statues and frescos techniques.
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San Martino Church
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lenght: 3 km. Cadenabbia ↔ S.Martino 2,5 km. Church S.Martino ↔ Cima del Sasso
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Difference in altitude: 780 m.↑ - 780 m.↓
The trekking from Griante (205 m) to the Sasso di San Martino (860 m) is one of the best view of the world, the walking gives us magnificent panorama of Bellagio and Lake Como.
The first part of the excursion, to the top of the church San Martino, is not difficult, instead of the second part to reach the peak of Sasso: the path is narrow, it is better to be careful.
You can reach San Martino church and “il Sasso“ from Tremezzo- Rogaro or from Cadenabbia.
It is very well signed! The adventure begins from the bridge of Ronconi: on the left side you can admire some little chapels from “Via Crucis”.
After some hairpins you find in from of you the “Chiesetta degli Alpini” a big chapel in honour of Italian Alpine .
Once you are out of the wood the climb will be less steep and you can admire the spectacular view!
In front of you the San Martino Church (475m) .
To reach the top of Sasso di San Martino from the church you descend on the path previously followed, after crossing the valley at the crossroads you turn right, pass a hut and go up into the woods. You continue the ascent under the sun , fortunately among the rocks you will find a freshwater spring where you can refresh yourseves. We skirt a large rocky spur and enter a wooded area, you go up towards some farmhouses. After passing the farmhouses you go up the asphalt road for a short stretch, in the clearing we immediately turn right and after some hairpines you will arrive at the top of Sasso di San Martino from where you can admire a splendid panorama of Lake Como.
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La Cappelletta degli Alpini
As you walk through the little streets of the
villages of Tremezzo and Mezzegra and look up
towards the mountains, you will notice a small building just beyond the first low rocky slopes .This is the Cappelletta degli Alpini 568 metres with an amazing panoramic view .
The chapel is dedicated to the Madonna of Panoort and can be reached by different paths .
The walk to the Cappelletta degli Alpini starts from the village of Rogaro, can be reached on foot from Tremezzo starting from the “Museo del Paesaggio del Lago di Como “and the Park Teresio Olivelli or Parco Mayer or by car which can be parked near the Hotel Russall along Via San Martino di Rogaro.
Proceed walking along Via San Martino and, after passing the first path on the left that indicates the locality of Intignano a few meters ahead you will find the path to the Cappelletta and Monti di Nava right next to the parking place and a small pic nic area.
There you will find the sign for the Cappelletta degli Alpini .
This climb i also fine for bike because the condition of the path, although wild with stones is good.
Initially the path climbs into a forest but 10 minutes of walking you will reach an area where you can admire a wonderful view of Lake Como, Bellagio .
Then you will find a crossroads where on the left you wil reach the destination while continuing on the main path you will reach Monti di Nava.
Turn left and walk for few mtres you will find the Cappelletta degli Alpini with a nice area for refreshement and pic nic.
The view therw in unbelievable ! in front you will have Lake Como ,the San Primo ,Bellagio,the Balbianello, the Comacina Island and behind the mountains the Crocione .
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Villa Carlotta
“A place of rare beauty, where nature and masterpieces stand together in perfect harmony since over three hundred years ago”
The history: Villa Carlotta safeguards and promotes a unique historical, artistic and botanical heritage on Lake Como, making it available for all to experience.
Built at the end of the seventeenth century by the marquises Clerici of Milan, the villa tells the story of over three centuries of great collections, and each year also opens the gates of a fascinating botanical garden that draw thousands of visitors from all over the world.
The garden : The botanical garden of Villa Carlotta is a kaleidoscope of colors in every season!
The Museum: Masterpieces by Canova, Hayez and Thorvaldsen await visitors in a setting of great elegance, which also makes the most of the private apartments and furniture of Princess Charlotte of Sachsen-Meiningen.
From the 21st march 2025 the Villa is open from 10 am to 7 pm
10.00-19.00
Last visit: entry at 6 pm (the museum close at 6.30 pm, the garden close at 7 pm
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For more info:
https://www.villacarlotta.it/en/visit/
You can buy the ticket here:
https://online.villacarlotta.it/organizza-la-tua-visita
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Phone: (+39) 0344 40405
Email: segreteria@villacarlotta.it
Location: Via Regina, 2 - 22016 Tremezzina (loc. Tremezzo)
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Abbazia di Piona
A Cistercian abbey that has marvellous setting
on a promontory stretching out into the lake.
The church is a Romanesque gem that the Cluniac order raised, there are attractive 13th-century frescos, but the star is the 13th century, irregularly shaped cloister, a rich example of transitional style from Romanesque to Gothic; it’s an oasis of peace. The monks who live here today enjoy incomparable views west over the lake to Gravedona and the snowcapped peaks behind it and to the north.
The Abbey - which can be reached by car along a cobbled street that branches off the SP72, and by lake with the ferry public transport (see the section "timetables")- is a typical building of the comacina art. Made in visible square stone is a rare gem of the romanic lombard architecture. The church contains the remains of ancient frescos. To the right of the apse stands a beautiful square bell tower.
To be seen is the charming cloister built in the transitional style from roman to gothic. This is the reference point around the monastery, a place of silence and prayer. The chapter house, located on the eastern side of the cloister, is still used by the community of monks.
A nice walk, surrounded by tall cypress trees, leads to the lake with a beautiful view. There is also a small kiosk.
The Abbey is open from Monday to Sunday from 9 to 12 a.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and it’s available a large free parking.
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Hours of Holy Mass: Weekday Mass: 7 a.m.; Festive Mass: 9.30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. (Mass isn’t celebrated on Saturday afternoon the day before holidays); Vespers: 6.30 p.m. (always celebrated in Gregorian chant)
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Sale monastic products (as jams, liquors, preserves and so on): from 9 to 12 a.m. and from 2.30 to 5 p.m.
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Guided visits for groups: warning a few days before the arrival and ask the disponibility of a monk for guide. The visit is free, a free donation is welcome