This luxurious palace, completed in 1690, is enriched by a magnificent English garden containing about 500 species of plants and flowers.

  You can reach the villa by walking from the town of Lenno.

Pre and after dinner drinks, local beer, wine and spirits. Hot and cold food available at all times.

This is what Italy is all about when you visit this scenic park on Lake Como, as you gaze upon the magnificent views of the distant Swiss Alps that seem to touch the waters of the lake.

Begun in 1876, this scenic square features a monument called "Weaver," which commemorates the 25th anniversary of Rome as a capital of the state, plus other important structures including the Teatro Adriano and Chiesa Valdese, built in a curious mix of Romanesque-German and Byzantine-nouveau.

This 18-hole golf course, designed in traditional British style, stretches 5,773 yards at par 69.

The neoclassic building houses a museum dedicated to the inventor of the electric battery, Alessandro Volta, and exhibits some of his original instruments.

This magnificent villa, built in 1808 for the Duke Francesco Melzi d'Eril, assistant to General Napoleon, is one of the most emblematic examples of neo-classicism in Lombardy.

This attractive resort, located on the western shore of Lake Como, is a joy for outdoor enthusiasts who may be tempted by wind surfing and water-skiing on the lake, as well as golf and horseback riding in the countryside.

This charming village in Italy's Lake Como region is chock full of baroque architecture and old-world atmosphere set amidst a serene bucolic setting.

A hike to the summit of one of Lake Como's scenic and wild mountains is worth the trip for its panoramic views.

This magnificent villa, owned by the late designer Gianni Versace, is bordered by splendid park grounds, which are open to the public for a fee.

This beautiful villa was built in 1873 surrounded by elegant gardens and park-like grounds with sweeping views of Lake Como.

Relatively undiscovered as a tourist destination, this enchanting village is built on a mountain side offering panoramic views of Lake Como and the surrounding area.

Classic Armani style minus the exorbitant price.

Now you don't have to pay the big bucks to wear your favorite designer footwear: Jill Sanders and Lario boots and shoes are sold at this outlet store at dramatically marked-down prices.