Perhaps not everyone knows that the Campione di Italia Casino was founded in 1917, and that during the First World War, thanks to its strategic extraterritorial position, was frequented by the upper m…more

When you cross the threshold of the Hotel Melia in Campione d’Italia, the feeling you get is having entered a boutique with an international atmosphere. The modern and contemporary design is the fir…more

The Intelvi Valley has always been a region rich in potential attractions for tourists. So thought engineer Emilio Astesani, when in the 60s together with some of his friends he decided to create a go…more

Villa Parravicini is situated Como and is a prestigious historic residence and is much sought after to hold events in its interior. The villa, thanks to its proximity to the lake, enjoys the majestic …more

The Grand Hotel in Menaggio enjoys an illustrious ancient history, since it is located in one of the lake areas that have always been loved by the British elite, in particular between the end of 1800s…more

One of the reasons why Lake Como, especially the Bellagio, Menaggio, Tremezzo and Cadenabbia side, is dotted with sumptuous elegant villas dating back to the late 1800s, is that at that time the Anglo…more

Think of the atmosphere of Downton Abbey, transfer that across to Lake Como and look for it in the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. This iconic luxury 5-star hotel has more than one hundred years of history and …more

La Torteria was founded just over a year ago in the quiet and discrete historic centre of Como. La Torteria, is a magical place that having entered once you can do nothing else but return. Cecilia, yo…more

Giulia Boccafogli – born in Bologna and adopted by Lugano – a professional jewelry maker in Como is a creative artist with a degree in Architecture. She has a passion for jewels made from …more

Restaurant Momi is a small jewel on the lake located at the gates of Como and more precisely in Blevio. Lovely and unique, one of the strengths of this place is the terrace overlooking the lake which …more

Villa Olmo is the most famous historic villa in Como. Commissioned by Marquis Innocenzo Odescalchi from the neoclassical architect Simone Cantoni, a leading exponent from a family of master builders a…more

The Villa Olmo historic hostel is a welcoming place that has operated in the city of Volta for more than fifty years. The structure is within the Parco Villa Olmo and was recently renovated, in readin…more

More than two centuries of company history characterize the Ernesto Riva Boatyard, whose showroom is located even today, in Laglio on Lake Como. In 1771, Peter Riva, a master boatbuilder started an ac…more

There are historic activities that hand down, from one generation to another, the secret of their own success. Osteria del Vecchio Molo Laglio belongs to this category. Founded in 1978 by Giovanni and…more

In Cernobbio, on the shores of the most romantic lake in the world, is Villa d’Este. More a destination than a hotel, more a tradition than an ancient palazzo, more than a place: a legend. At Villa …more

It is not a coincidence that the famous historic hotel located in Cernobbio and the golf course at Montorfano have the same name. In 1909 the owners of the Villa d’Este hotel decided to create an el…more

Bric’s is a prestigious leader in the field of leather goods and accessories, founded in 1952 with headquarters in Olgiate Comasco (Como). Roberto Briccola, the president, made the research the elem…more

The hotels of the group: Hotel Villa Flori, Albergo Terminus and Posta Design Hotel together with their restaurants – Raimondi Restaurant, Bar delle Terme and Posta Bistrot- are characterized by…more

Ratti founded by Antonio Ratti in 1945, is one of the leading producers in the world of printed plain, yarn-dyed and jacquard fabrics for clothing, ties, shirts, beachwear, underwear and decor. A pass…more

Antonio Ratti, founder of the textile company that carried his name, was always a great lover and promoter of art and culture. As a result of this, a few years ago he has left a legacy to the city of …more

Kitchen is a chic restaurant plunged in the beautiful park of Como, at the door of Cernobbio and in front of Sheraton Hotel. There are many reasons to visit Kitchen. First of all is the manager Fausto…more

When talking about the Sheraton, you know we talk about excellence. This international brand hotel could not miss having a base on Lake Como, located in the city of Como, on the border with elegant Ce…more

There is a place in Como where meetings are possible and where they become a virtuous reality. A place for communication, art, photography,
publishing, and events. This place is Spazio Pozzoni, opened…more

Mantero is one of those names that is associated with Lake Como and is a historic company rooted in the territory and known around the world. Since its foundation in 1902, Mantero has had four generat…more

The Villa Pliniana is a famous and historic villa on Lake Como. The name comes from the scholars Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger who described in their writings the source within the grounds of …more

The view you can enjoy from Villa Torno, a rustic restructured according to the dictates of your host the artist Erika Trojer, is undoubtedly breathtaking and without equal. A retreat that blends past…more

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design, in addition to Milan, has venues in many cities both in and out of Italy. In Como, for example, is the Academy of Fine Arts, a part of the IED network overseen …more

The furniture that Castagna 1939 has designed and created over four generations has made a name that is synonymous not only in Erbese Brianza and Lake Como, but also the rest of Italy. Its understated…more

Like a farmer’s market, Ortolino offers certified organic products, fruit and vegetables, with a free home delivery. Thanks to an efficient logistics system, the consumer is able to bring to the tab…more

It all starts in 1920 in Vighizzolo, Cantù, in the heart of the Brianza area of Lombardy, in a small family-run artisan workshop founded by Nino Romano, specializing in the production of classically …more

The Educational Silk Museum was created in 1985 on the initiative of Class ‘27 in collaboration with the Alumni of the School “P. Carcano”; two associations in Como who worked to recover relics …more

An entire book wouldn’t suffice to tell the story of the Gregorio family, which started (1960s) the modern history of Villa Aurora. The management of the hotel, villa, restaurant and sport centre on…more

Villa Balbianello is one of the most beautiful residences of Lake Como that is known throughout the world. Located in Tremezzina, on the tip of Dosso Lavedo point, it was built by Cardinal Angelo Mari…more

If you are on the slopes of Bellagio at Lake Como, and more precisely in Lezzeno, you will find Ittiturismo by Abate, a restaurant founded in 2009 from the idea of three brothers who in real life are …more

The Ghisallo Pass overlooking the Lecco branch of Lake Como, is one of the most beautiful and suggestive places in Lario and is well-known all over the world, especially by cycling enthusiasts. Near t…more

If you think Bellagio is all about the village, you are wrong. Taking nothing away of course from the historic centre, but there are hidden delights in its districts that are worth taking your time to…more

Villa Melzi is a historic building that together with its surrounding properties has been declared to be a national monument and is located at the entrance to Bellagio. Built between 1808 and 1810 on …more

The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is in Bellagio, on the tip of the promontory that separates the two branches of Lake Como made famous by Alessandro Manzoni in I Promessi Sposi (The Betrothed). Origin…more

Water, it goes without saying, is the main feature of Lake Como and a trip on the lake is the best way to enjoy it in all its beauty. Often we speak of its two branches, but it is all a matter of pers…more

Nené Boutique is a sophisticated fashion store located in the centre of Bellagio, area that locals call Borgo. After have been rented for nearly 90 years, from 2013 the boutique has been run by the s…more

Nené Food & Kitchen are two hidden design places located in the charming hamlet of San Giovanni in Bellagio and managed by the sisters Clizia and Alissa Negrini. Here food is the main character: …more

Accommodation Bellagio e Dintorni has been created by the idea of Andrea and Carla Negrini, with the help of their daughters Clizia and Alissa: its a family business that manage apartments in Bellagio…more