The lake that captivates the world
Framed by the Alps and embraced by villas, woodlands and gardens, Lake Como is a timeless icon. Its singular shape and rich, varied landscape make it a destination to be experienced in every nuance.
In the heart of the Alps, Lake Como stretches out in all its majesty, with its distinctive inverted Y shape that captures the gaze and imagination.
Its glacial waters extend over 146 km² — a mesmerising expanse of beauty that blends seamlessly with the surrounding mountains. The lake, the deepest in Europe, mirrors nature’s grandeur: a unique ecosystem where every curve and inlet tells a centuries-old story.
Lake Como is nestled among silent mountains, with Monte Legnone rising prominently above the landscape. The Adda, an ancient and vital river, flows through the lake and emerges again at Lecco, continuing its journey towards the Po.
Lining the lake’s shores are noble villas, Romanesque churches and villages suspended between water and sky. Among its gems: Cernobbio, the island of Comacina, Varenna, and the eastern branch made famous by Manzoni — with its dramatic, solitary cliffs.
Bellagio, the pearl resting between the lake’s two branches, welcomes visitors with aristocratic villas and blooming stairways — among the most famous, Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni.
Further south, secret views unfold between Nesso and Torno, all the way to Como, a city that appears like a mirage between mountains and water.
A fragment of history immersed in green: Comacina Island, the lake’s only island, reveals Roman ruins, a Romanesque church, and a profound stillness.
Each June, during the Festival of San Giovanni, it lights up with fire and memory in a celebration of centuries-old tradition.
A land of wonders, waiting to be discovered
Where History resides in beauty
Lake Como is framed by iconic villas nestled in luxuriant gardens and gazing over vistas that once stirred the hearts of poets and travellers.
The treasures of Como
Oltre la quiete del lago, Como e i suoi dintorni custodiscono un’eredità architettonica e culturale senza tempo. Il Duomo, le antiche mura, i musei, le basiliche romaniche: ogni passo rivela la ricchezza storica di un territorio dal carattere unico.
More than a hotel, a destination
Born as a noble estate in the 16th century, Villa d’Este is now a global icon of hospitality. Its gardens, architecture and stories offer a captivating journey through five centuries of history and refined living.
