Villa Troubetzkoy owes its name to the Russian prince Alexander Troubetzkoy, married to the great dancer Maria Taglioni. Veteran of six years of hard labor in Siberia, inflicted by the Zar for attempted insurrection, Prince moved to Blevio. So he brought down a pre-existing rural construction starting work on their own villa. As many rocks crowded the shore where the prince wished their home, he demolished many rocks with mines to level the ground more quickly, earning the nickname for this prince “Disturbs rocks“.

Eighteenth century building originaly owned by Artaria family one of the most famous publishing family of the time. It was for long time Artaria family holiday resort. In 1842 the german trader and banker Giorgio Mylius bought the Villa and proceeded to a full renovation. When Giorgio died, his second wife Sophie Elisabeth Vonwiller sold the villa to Corrado Cramer member of a very important milanese family owns of a textile industry. Recently, the Cademartori family, owners of one of the most important Italian food company, bought the Villa and used it as holiday resort for long time. In the eighties, the Villa went through the last renovation and shared into apartments.

Five stars plus hotel Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como is a sanctuary of calm, nestled on the sunny forest shores of Lake Como. 19th Century Villa Roccabruna is at the heart of the resort and skillfully renovated to create a sense of modern Italian elegance with a subtle oriental charm.

Villa Taverna is set in a panoramic location in the village of Perlasca, between Blevio and Torno. It was built by Count Paolo Taverna at the end of the eighteenth century. Taverna’s family then rented the villa to Francesco Melzi, who lived there while working on the construction of the nearby Villa Melzi. In the nineteenth century the property was sold to the noble family Poldi Pezzoli, who enlarged it with the addition of two symmetrical wings connected to the main building by galleries. Later, the house was sold in 1941 to Trivulzio’s and to Gerli’s family. In Villa Taverna a large number of prominent personalities spent their sojourns.

Villa Pliniana was built in 1573 around the spring that carries the same name. The name “Pliniana” is inspired to the famous naturalists native of Como, Plinio the Elder and Plinio the Younger, whom, first described the spring and its peculiar intermittence in the first century A.D. The construction of the villa is due to the will of Count Giovanni Anguissola, governor of Como, whom decided to transform the spring and the surrounding land in a place of delight. The villa hosted Napoleon, Stendhal, opera composers as Bellini, Rossini and Liszt. Villa Pliniana is now part of the American group Sereno Properties and is an exclusive luxury resorts.

Nesso is halfway along the road that connects Como with Bellagio. Doubtless is one of the most peculiar villages on Lake Como. The characteristic of Nesso is the Orrido. It is a beautiful waterfall coming down from the mountain into the lake. The best way to admire this corner of paradise is approaching it by boat. You will be able to enjoy the power of the water almost touching it by your hands.

Comacina Island it was formerly a Roman fort and then a medieval settlement. It is the only island on Lake Como, it forms with the lakeshore a small and peaceful bay. You can visit the ruins following a walk through the woods but you have to pay an entrance ticket. Obviously, you can get to the island by ferry or private boat. La Locanda dell’Isola is a famous restaurant where you can taste the local specialties.

Definitely the most spectacular places on Lake Como is Villa Balbianello. It is located on a promontory overlooking the whole lake and its architecture is perfectly integrated with nature. Now known to be the Lake Como Star Wars Villa, Villa Balbianello was originally a monastery. The villa inside is a museum with souvenirs from worldwide. The villa owner was Monzino a famous explorer, so a lot of souvenirs from his explorations are exposed in it . The villa is also famous because many scenes from the film Star Wars Episode II were shot there. In 2006 it was also the location set for the movie James Bond Casino Royale. Today the villa is part of the Italian Environmental Fund; the gardens and the interior of the villa can be visited paying a ticket. The villa can also be rented for private events and weddings. If you want live one of the most romantic experience of your life please make sure to arrive to the villa with a private boat.

Laglio village is famous because in this village is located Villa Oleandra the George Clooney house in Como. It is a beautiful Italian style and original one villa where George usually spends his summer holidays.

In Moltrasio there is Villa Fontanelle another very famous and beautiful estate, it was once Gianni Versace’s villa.

Villa d’Este is a wonderful 5-star hotels, one of the best in Italy. Built in the late 1500s, at the end of the 1800s it was converted into a hotel. Villa d’ Este has hosted the most famous politicians and actors of the world. With it classic style, it allows guests to experience an atmosphere of other times.

Villa Erba was built by the noble Erba family at the beginning of the 1900s. It is used for events and weddings and it is also an exhibition center. A glass complex put in a huge park is used for large events and fairs. Normally it is closed to the public and you can visit the villa only on the occasion of special events. The villa can be admired by boat from the lake.

Villa Olmo owes its name to the pre-existing presence in the area of two distinct specimens of elm, very old and large. It was built in neoclassical style between 1782 and 1787 on behalf of Innocenzo Odescalchi, belonging to a wealthy family of the time. In 1925 it was sold to the Municipality of Como. Since then the Villa has been a prestigious venue for exhibitions, events and conferences.