Bellagio Lake Como

    One of the most beautiful villages on Lake Como, an enchanting tourist and cultural destination.
    Bellagio Lake Como

    Bellagio Lake Como, the spectacular village at the top of the Lariano Triangle

    Along Lake Como, few places are more romantic than Bellagio (not surprisingly called “The Pearl of the Lake”), a true jewel that shines at the apex of the Larian Triangle, at the point where the two branches of the lake divide.

    This position guarantees it a wide panorama, which dominates both the Como and Lecco coasts, offering a great variety of naturalistic views.

    What to see in Bellagio on Lake Como

    Elegant and lively, it's a key tourist attraction in Como, captivating just about anyone. Three casinos (including the most famous in Las Vegas), a motorcycle line, a skyscraper, several Los Angeles streets, and even an asteroid are named after Bellagio!

    Visiting the old village, you walk along narrow alleys and characteristic cobbled stairways, surrounded by charming houses and colorful shops selling finely crafted artisan products and top-quality gastronomic samples.

    Throughout its history the town has always maintained a close link with the lake and navigation. 

    This relationship can be learned about and relived by visiting the Museum of Navigation , which houses over two hundred objects that in past centuries have allowed man to orient himself at sea and navigate towards new worlds.

    Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio

    The most fascinating aspect of this ancient village are certainly its villas, whose beauty is recognized globally.

    Among these, the most famous is certainly Villa Serbelloni , an immense building of eighteenth-century tradition which has today become a prestigious Grand Hotel, and which hosts international conferences every year.

    If you want to enjoy an exclusive view of Lake Como, we recommend a guided tour of its park, which extends along the upper part of the Bellagio promontory with over 18 km of avenues and paths surrounded by a large quantity of rare and exotic plants.

    Photo by Larius Way

    Gardens Villa Melzi Bellagio

    Another wonderful building that we find in Bellagio is Villa Melzi and its gardens , which can be visited by the public for most of the year.

    Its strong point is undoubtedly its immense green area, which houses artefacts of great artistic and historical value, including a Venetian gondola, brought to Bellagio by Napoleon's will, and an enchanting neoclassical chapel.

    The first example of an English garden in Como, the entire park is embellished with statues, busts and works from different eras, which blend perfectly with the scent of flowers, the green gardens and the fresh breeze of the lake, giving your summer afternoon a 'atmosphere of pure enchantment.

    Home of Flying Bicycles - Bellagio

    Home of the “flying bikes”

    The house of flying bikes is a place where you can take truly special photographs, we are located in the hamlet of San Giovanni in Bellagio.

    Carpenter Ivan Gilardoni has transformed his home into a tourist attraction. His passion for vintage bicycles has led him to hang so-called "flying bikes" on the facade, models of varying historical interest that he has collected over the years.

    Basilica of San Giacomo and Church of San Giorgio

    Another must-see is the important Basilica of San Giacomo , a church dating back to the 12th century and built entirely of grey stone, which houses numerous works of considerable importance.

    One of the most important works of the basilica is the valuable Deposition of Jesus in the tomb, attributed with some certainty to Perugino.

    If you have some time left, you can make a short visit to the church of San Giorgio , which also dates back to the 12th century. Inside you will find a wooden statue depicting the Madonna della Cintura , which represents one of the religious symbols of Bellagio and has always been the object of great popular devotion.

    This statue is in fact carried in procession during the town festival, which is celebrated in the month of September.

    What to do in Bellagio on Lake Como

    A tour to discover the villages of the central lake , a two-hour excursion that will take you by boat to the most fascinating places in the central lake.

    Among these are the villages of Varenna , Menaggio , San Giovanni, Tremezzo and Lenno.

    Carve out some time to take a walk immersed in places rich in beauty and history, enjoying breathtaking landscapes considered among the most beautiful in the world.

    For those who love walking and trekking , there are many itineraries of varying difficulty on the promontory.

    The Bellagio tourist office can show you the wide choice of proposals for walking itineraries or cycling or e-bike routes.
    © Photo by Bellagio Water Sports

    During the warmer months and for those who love water sports, there is the possibility of exploring the lake with a kayak tour thanks to Bellagio Water Sports , about an hour and a half of paddling on Lake Como starting from the Pescallo beach and then heading towards the cliffs of the Rockefeller Foundation and the lakeside of the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni.

    A wonderful view directly from the kayak.

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