parks-and-gardens near La Puppola

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Como is Lake Como's largest city where you will find shopping, works of art, churches, gardens, museums, theatres, parks and palaces. Places to go inlcude the Duomo, the Basilica of Sant'Abbondio, Villa Olmo, the Volta Temple and Museum, the Teatro...

At our holiday farm we offer the possibility to stay at the Maggiociondolo mountain hut. The building, which recently underwent reconstruction, is divided into two apartments, each with its own independent entrance. The mountain hut, made with...

Agriturismo “La Grignetta" is an ancient farmhouse that has been recovered, completely renewed and widened, according to the most modern and eco-friendly means. The materials chosen for the building, the local stones and a prestigious wood are the...

Set on the foothills of Grignetta and Grignone, our farmhouse, dating back to the nineteenth century, it has been restored maintaining the structure as it was originally: stone walls, vaults and beams of antique wood. Inside there is a cozy dining...

An oasis of calm and serenity, to relax, to be in contact with nature and appreciate beautiful landscapes. A beautiful and comfortable, ideal starting point for walks in the beautiful mountains Lecco or for visits to romantic locations that arise on...

"Cascina Cornella" is a farmstead dating back to the xx century : it was used both as a house and a stable, since it stands along one of the old paths which connected Cremeno to Culmine San Pietro before the provincial road (SP 64 - strada...

Located in the Lombardia region in the mountains of Valsassina mt. 1000, near the ski slopes of Bobbio and Artavaggio in a town called Concenedo fraction of Barzio very close to Lecco, on Lake Como, Milan and the Brianza. The farm is an organic farm...

Alpine Star farm holidays and manége was born in the first place from a life philosophy rewarding the love towards nature and animals in the charming place of Culmine Saint Peter - Cremeno. The managers, Barbara and Perry, will receive you with...

The farm Costa del Palio is owned by the goverment of Lombardy, it began as a structure that complements the existing pasture used in the summer months to support the herds, with grazing pastures that occupy 15 acres of land. This region is watched...

Le Trote Blu, owned by the Airoldi family, is located in Valsassina, the beautiful backdrop of the Orobiche, a few kilometers awayfrom the city of Lecco and the shores of Lake Como. Our farm is the perfect place for horse riding and a relaxing stay...

Agriturismo La possa azienda agricola agrituristica si trova in Lombardia tra le montagne della Valsassina a mt. 1000, vicino ai campi di sci di Bobbio e Artavaggio in un paesino chiamato Concenedo, frazione di Barzio a due passi da: Lecco, il lago...

The farm Cascina Bioclimatic Coldognetta serves tasty dishes made with products of the underbrush and nature, always following the natural seasonality of each food. All dishes are designed in every detail to offer dishes with unique flavors. We...

Extending along the Breggia river, this park is renown for its geological importance and was Switzerland’s first “geo-park”. The area is rich in fossils and evidence of ancient seas. Of historical interest is the Red Church (14th c.) and a castle...

A natural reserve located between Menaggio and Lake Lugano. It boasts a remarkably varied ecosystem, where different habitats coexist closely together. Many arboreal and floral species can be found in the marsh with abundance of specimens. The...

Located next to Villa d’Este, the garden of Villa Pizzo has an Italian arrangement on the east side, with tidy paths that travel through flower beds, and baroque fountains. On the western side, the old dock opens onto the pool of Villa d’Este, while...

Villa del Grumello is an historical mansion placed in a breathtaking setting: a wonderful park overlooking the lake. Surrounded by secular trees, it boasts an incredible view and charms its visitors with its elegance and magnificence. The park of...

Located in Lake Pusiano between Como and Lecco whose name is due to the presence of over 130 cypresses, most of them old-centuries ones. The isle is a natural hill and was fortified during the medieval period. The isle hosts a private residence,...

Parco Mayer is located at the village of Tremezzo, large and full of history hosts the swimmers among the trees, there is a bar, a pebble beach and a beach volleyball court. During the summer period is also home to several events organized by the...

Spina Verde Regional Park stretches on the hills northwest of Como. The area has many interesting features: nature - with its particular geology and vegetation; archeology - with remains from the medieval Baradello Castle to recent trenches of Sasso...

The Park and the Villa Carcano at Anzano, in the Alta Brianza (Northern Italy), between the cities of Como and Lecco, are of exceptional landscaping, architectural and botanical value. This site has remained seemingly untouched in a region that...

Come and see the Italian garden that dates back to the XVII Century with its geometrical schema, stair and terraces, statues and fountains; feel the echoes of the Romantic period, still alive in the structure of the park with old trees of big size...

Protected oasis Pian di Spagna, located between the mouths of the rivers Mera and Adda with easy trails that cross the area ideal for cycling and bird watching. This swampy area is an important nesting place for several species of birds which find...

The splendid Parco Val Sanagra is a large territory rich with flora, fauna, and interesting antique rural settlements. In 2005, the unspoiled Sanagra Valley, situated in the commune of Grandola ed Uniti and Menaggio, was declared a local Park, in...

Il Giardino del Merlo is a botanical garden filled with exotic plants, bridges and tunnels, created on the steep rocks below the church of St. Euphemia from Musso. This park lies at the foot of a castle, now in ruins, linked to the name of Gian...

The Teresio Olivelli municipal park, formerly Giardino Meier, may be one of the best kept secrets among Tremezzo's botanical and architectural gems. Owned by the municipality of Tremezzo since 1979, it is between the lake and the Regina state road,...

The entrance to the Cesare and Emilio Prandoni Retirement Home is set along picturesque steps that lead from Torno's town hall to the lake, where the boat jetty and church of Santa Tecla are located. The park adjacent to the building is set on the...

Nesso is a picturesque village on the eastern shore of the Como branch of Lake Como, at the mouth of the valley to the lake. Here, in the hamlet Coatesa, there is the Orrida of Nessus, a deep and picturesque gorge located at the mouth of the valleys...

Garden consisting of reclaimed land that had previously been a garbage dump. The project began in the 1980s and was the genius idea of Mrs. Pupa Frati (affectionately known as Grandma Pupa). The Association of the “Garden in the Valley" is a...

Park situated on the tip of the Bellagio peninsula, about a 10 min walk uphill from the ferry terminal. It provides for breath taking views of the lake where lagi di como and lago di lecco meet. This is a great spot to just take it all in....

A great meeting point in Como right on the water. Just minutes from the train station and harbour for ferries, Rapido and private boats alike. Ideal for a walk, sit at a café or have a meal....

Villa Serbelloni Gardens, not to be confused with the nearby Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, is a park situated high atop the promontory of Bellagio. In 1959, the property was given to the Rockefeller foundation as a conference centre. The grounds can...

Villa Melzi is a historic villa situated in the town of Bellagio. It is famous for its surrounding gardens, containing a variety of botanical specimens from around the world interspersed with statues, promenades and period architecture. Entrance...

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