![]() ![]() The village is also home to numerous churches. It’s well worth a visit to explore the narrow alleyways that lead between the Medieval houses and baroque courtyards. The canyon is accessed via a series of suspension bridges and there are hiking tails allowing you to explore the gorgeous landscape around the town.īellano itself is a very attractive lakeside town and has a charming lake front with pebbled beaches and a number of places where you can swim in the lake. These days, it is probably most famous for its ravine ( l’orrido) which was formed over millions of years by the waters of the Pioverna River which essentially created a deep ravine that now stretches from Taceno to Bellano. Head either to the very tip of the village ( Punta Spartivento) in the middle of the three branches of Lake Como or instead follow the pathway and steps signposted Salita Cappuccini to Pescallo where you’ll enjoy a view down over the town.Ĭheck out our Bellagio travel guide for more information.īellano has had a rich and rather dramatic history and, in the past, has frequently been the site of battles, for example during the 12th century wars between Como and Milan as well as the wars between the Visconti and Venice in the 15th century and then between the Medeghino and Sfoza in the 16th century. Like with so many of Lake Como’s towns, Bellagio can boast some great viewpoints too. Its most famous visitor attractions are the Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni, both grand villas that boast beautiful gardens that the public are welcome to explore. Narrow alleyways and cobbled streets are festooned with flowers that spill over from the window boxes above. Head to Argegno on a Monday to enjoy the weekly morning market.Īrguably Lake Como’s most famous town, Bellagio is extremely pretty. Or, alternatively, for another great view, take a walk across the Roman bridge that takes you from the marina and the via Lungo Telo di Sinistra. To enjoy a slightly different perspective on Argegno, take a cable car ride 540 metres up the mountainside to Pigra from where you’ll enjoy wonderful views over the village and surrounding area. ![]() At the time this set a new world record as no other submariner had ever reached that depth before.Īlso look out for the 17th century Church of Santissima Trinita on your travels whose facade has a striking mosaic depicting Matthew, Mark, Luke and John along with Sant’ Abbondio (the patron saint of Como) and Sant’ Anna (the patron saint of Argegno). Back in March 1948, he touched the bottom of the lake 410 metres below the surface in his self designed C3 submarine. Keep an eye out for the bust of Italian engineer Pietro Vassena on the shore front. It’s a charming village characterised by narrow cobbled streets. Despite having only around 600 permanent inhabitants, the village is blessed with a number of superb restaurants, many of which enjoy lake views. For those planning a holiday in the Italian Lakes, this A to Z guide to the many beautiful towns and villages on Lake Como should provide you with all the holiday reading you need ahead of your stay, making sure you hit the ground running!Ī truly authentic village on the shores of Lake Como, Argegno revolves around its central square, Piazza Roma. ![]()
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