Historic windows, a memory of Lombardy's expertise
A rtisanal ateliers offering products created by masters who pass on their knowledge from father to son; shops selling clothes, accessories, tools and food; taverns and bars as well as florists,…
The Horse Chestnut of Villa Olmo
A s soon as you pass through the archway on the right of Villa Olmo's grandiose façade, you find yourself enveloped in the colours and atmosphere of Como's most beautiful historic English garden. …
The Cedars of Villa Geno
L iving Como also means experiencing its lake, and walking along its shores is an unmissable ritual. Popular and always swarming with people is the lakeside promenade of Villa Geno. The promenade…
The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi
W here the two lake branches meet lies Bellagio, the pearl of the lake. The charming village, loved by tourists from all over the world, is also famous for its neoclassical villas and their parks. …
The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi
T he Villa Melzi Gardens are known and appreciated for their incredible botanical heritage. After passing through their gate, at the end of Bellagio's Manzoni lakefront, one enters a world of…
The Castanun de Buncava
S o beloved by the locals that it has earned its own name and has been enhanced with a specially built path to reach it, the Castanun de Buncava has towered reassuringly over the Barni mountains for…
The Rogolone and the Rogolino
A now mythological entity and protagonist of local history, the majestic Rogolone has been growing strong and vigorous in the Grandola ed Uniti woods for three centuries and is an actual pilgrimage…
The Magnolia of Azzano
T he village of Mezzegra, since 2014 part of the municipality of Tremezzina, is made up of several hamlets, where characteristic stone alleys connect the water of the lake with the green of the…
The Plane Trees of Villa Carlotta
W onderment. This is the first word that comes to mind when crossing Tremezzina. This strip of land between the lake and the mountains is a concentration of entrancing views. The area is popular…
The Beech Tree of the Bugone
P opular for trekking in all seasons, the Via dei Monti Lariani gently accompanies walkers through vast beech forests and offers unforgettable views of Lake Como and the surrounding valleys. …
Between lake and mountains the 10 most beautiful trees in the Province of Como
T he green spaces to be found in the province of Como are all very different, but they are all very attractive. From the lowland and hilly areas towards Milan, we move on to the lake with its…
The green heart of Milan
F ashion, art, culture, history. Milan is the perfect destination for those looking for something new and different. But it also provides much more. The gardens and green areas in the heart of the…