A daring project launched in 2016 was the brainchild of a group of mountaineers

In Bellagio, the gardens of Villa Melzi which stretch foralmost a kilometre along the Lake Como, attract thousands of visitors each year

Built in the 10th century, Rocca Sforzesca is one of the best-preserved traditional examples of military architecture.

San Cristoforo is an evocative complex consisting of two little churches.

Villa Monastero is one of Varenna’s best-known landmarks. It's now a museum showcasing a collection of items left by its owners