The origin of Erba is lost in the mists of time, There is evidence showing the area was inhabited before the Romans. Erba, in Roman times, was named "Herba". In the Middle Ages, two important castles dominated the territory, a place located in upper...

Great example of a medieval village with many preserved architectural elements that can be experienced on foot without the bustle of vehicle traffic. Of particular interest is the parish church St. Tecla and Villa Pliniana....

The town overlooks Como, some 500 metres below linked by a steep, narrow, winding road, and by the Como-Brunate funicular. The highlight of the trek is the lighthouse dedicated to Allesandro Volta who lived in Brunate for a short period. Brunate is...

Blevio is the first town you come to on the eastern shore of the lake when coming from Como. From the centre of town spectacular panoramas greet visitors. Home to several private villas and luxury resort, Casta Diva....

Because of its favourable geographical position, Cernobbio was chosen as an ideal location to build palaces and elegant villas such as Villa Pizzo and the famous Villa d’Este, one of the most elegant and famous hotels in the world. From the town...

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...

Located in an old Post Office (est. in 1817) the Inn has been recently remodeled to include 5 beautiful apartments arranged over 3 floors and equipped with all comforts, all of them with stunning lake views! You will find our staff waiting to help...

The built up area extending from the gentle slopes down to the lake, consists of several hamlets and groups of houses, whose names still remind us of the old roman lands.Its offers both peaceful pleasant and local entertainment. Worth seeing is the...

Locanda Valvarrone has being offering accommodation and hospitality to visitors and passers by for over 50 years. With past experience in the hospitality and restaurant trade, in 2007 Mauro and Betty decided to embark on this new adventure in the...

The "Lauro" is a small hotel (8 bedrooms) and restaurant conducted by the same family until at least the nineteenth. Situated in a sixteenth-century house in the ancient, quiet village of Rezzonico in San Siro by Lake Como, on a staircase that...

A Little Paradise near Como—the Locanda was devoted to short journeys and meditation periods of the priests. In 1937, it was sold for 17.000 lira, today a ridiculous sum of money, but for this period a quite large amount. One of the best features of...