THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Lake Como
From iconic landmarks to hidden gems — explore the best sights and attractions in Lake Como with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Lake Como
- Villa del Balbianello — The Villa del Balbianello is a villa in the comune of Lenno, a province in the north of the Lombardy region of Italy, overlooking Lake Como. It is located on the tip of the small wooded peninsula of Dosso d'Avedo on the western shore of the south-west branch of Lake Como, 1500 me
- Bellagio — sits at the point where the three branches meet, known as the Triangolo Lariano. The town has stepped lanes, gardens, and lakefront cafes.
- Villa Carlotta — is a villa and botanical garden in Tremezzo on Lake Como in Northern Italy. Today the villa is a museum, whose collection includes works by sculptors such as Antonio Canova, Bertel Thorvaldsen, and Giovanni Migliara; painters such as Francesco Hayez; and furniture
- Villa Melzi — is a neoclasssical villa located in Bellagio on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
- Como Cathedral — Como Cathedral is a 14th-century Gothic-Renaissance church with a large rose window and tapestries. It dominates the historic center of Como.
- Brunate funicular — The Brunate funicular climbs from Como to the village of Brunate for views over the lake and Alps. The top is a starting point for hiking trails.