parks-and-gardens near Private Cooking Lesson with Chef Luigi Gandola

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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...

Bellagio Bed and Breakfast is the newly opened low cost accommodations located right in Bellagio town centre 50 mt. away from bars, restaurants, shops and 100 mt. away from the lake. The rooms may guest from 2 to 4 persons, newly furnished with...

Orange House is the new comfortable and convenient bed & breakfast placed in Varenna, "the pearl of the Como Lake". Lovely Varenna, framed by the famous "manzoniane" mountains in the green of the cypresses and the olives, is one of the most...

Bed & Breakfast Alla Torretta is situated in a mansion house built in the early 900s for the Baroni family. In 1972, it has been renovated to create this family-run B&B....

Located in the small village of Vettius: village where you can spend days very quiet with a chance for lovers mountain hiking. Located near the porch of the restaurant with typical cuisine Vettius del Lario. Located on the route of the Path of the...

The B&B is located in the heart of the historic center of Varenna at the end of the Piazza San Giorgio overlooking the Piazza San Giorgio and the lake. The lake is only 30 meters far , a short walk on the lakeside promenade leads to the ferry...

Locanda della Maria is a small and charming Bed and Breakfast located in San Giovanni, a picturesque hamlet of Bellagio. The hamlet of San Giovanni is overlooking the lake and from the Church square where the boat pier is, you can reach Bellagio in...

Casa del Portico is proposed as a small Bed and Breakfast of charm. An elegant farmhouse of 1690 full of charm and atmosphere, surrounded by nature and overlooking a wonderful lake view. And 'it situated in front of San Giovanni di Bellagio,...

RÒGARO is 5 minutes on foot from the lakefront of Tremezzo on Lake Como with its lively bars and restaurants. Located in a quiet area overlooking the lake this B&B is surrounded by a spacious garden full of flowers and herbs. You can rest in a...

We introduce ourselves. We are Marina and Sergio. We have always had the desire to live in direct contact with nature and after 10 years of hard work our dream finally came true. We have recovered a valuable part of the Como area and have restored...

Our house, right in the historical centre of a small town by the Lake of Como with a typical mild climate all year round, surrounded by narrow medieval lanes, is also set by the base of one of the most beautiful and steep peaks of the area, Mount...

In a secular park, on the shores of Lake Como, just a few meters from the gentle waters of the coast , stands a villa with authentic architecture bauhaus unique furnishings and authentic that will care for you to be able to restore from everyday...

Welcome to my B & B on Lake Como, in Lierna. We offer a confortable accomodation in a quiet and very peaceful position on the lake river. There are three bedrooms, two double with ensuite and a “family" with 4 beds and private bathroom....

On the lake Como, in Lierna , in the province of Lecco, in Via Parodi 11. Few steps from the village centre and from the lake bank. In a quiet and comfortable position; very close to the railway station(railway line F.S....

The Bed & Breakfast Il BOGNO is situated steeded in the green, going up the street that take to Genico, near at the ancient "Sentiero del Viandante". From the garden that surround the house you can see the beatiful view of lake of Como,...

B&B "Le Fate del Lago" is located to the heart of the pedestrian zone of Lierna, a charming and popular village. The house, built in 1834, has been recently modernized without ruining the original feature of the building. The vintage style...

In the centre of Griante, surrounded by nature and peace, Casa Pini (Pini's House) is laid out on the ground floor, and is a total of 165 sqm in size. The rooms have oak parquet, and are comfortably furnished, all beds have orthopaedic mattress, and...

We are a family that decided to leave the chaos and the city frenzy, to begin a new adventure full of beaty and nature. We are in love and in feeling with the “Triangolo Lariano" and the Como Lake, we are expert climbers and trekkers and here, we...

a family run B&B, located in the picturesque Pescallo bay, 10 minutes walk away from Bellagio centre. Few steps from the lake, you can feel the fresh and peaceful atmosphere of the fishing village. Miralago is a little family run bed and...

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,...

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...

The garden hosts about 450 plant species each identified by a label indicating the common name, Latin name and family. A red dot even indicates poisonous or highly toxic plants. Valmadrera’s particular climatic-environmental conditions, has resulted...

Monte Barro, a beautiful and charming terrace overlooking the Brianza area and its lakes. It is surrounded by Lake Como, Lake Annone, Lake Garlate and is situated above Galbiate: 922 meters high on the calcareous-dolomite mountain, completely...

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 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...

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....

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