Pictures of Villas

Here are Lake Como pictures and photos of elegant and grandiose villas. Lake Como has so many to choose from, delighting those tourists who cherish beautiful architecture and fine furnishings. Many Lake Como villas are best seen by boat from the lake.

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Villa Carlotta, Tremezzo

Frontal View from the main road of Lake Como’s most popular villa and botanical garden.

Villa Melzi, Bellagio

Posterior view of the snow-white colored Villa Melzi near Bellagio. A vast public garden surrounds the villa.

 

Villa Melzi, Bellagio

Front view of Villa Melzi taken from the boat with its vast public garden and majestic mountains in the background.

Villa D’Este, Cernobbio

The gardens of Lake Como’s most famous Villa. Now turned into a grand hotel, it offers it’s guests great peace and tranquility.

 

 

Villa Erba, Cernobbio

Inspired by 16th century architecture, Villa Erba is now most famous for its use as an international conference center.

 

 

Villa Balbianello, Lenno

Left behind by a very wealthy Italian businessman, this multi-floored villa delights every visitor who gets the chance to visit it.

 

 

Villa Vigoni, Menaggio

Located nearby Menaggio, Italy, Villa Vigoni offers amazing views of the lake from its superior, hilltop position.

 

 

 

Villa Olmo, Cernobbio

A front view from the boat of Villa Olmo which was named after an elm tree that no longer exists. Napoleon Bonaparte was one its most illustrious guests.

Originally posted 2014-01-01 15:57:51. Republished by Blog Post Promoter