Bellagio It is one of those villages that when visiting it we love each step both for its conformation and architecture and for its natural environment, its atmosphere and of course the kindness of its people.
This town north of the Lombardy region In Italy it is located on the banks of the Lake Como. Said lake has a form of Y, just at the vertex where the two branches are opened is Bellagio. This privileged location allows you to obtain wonderful views of Lake Di as and the neighboring towns with the snowy peaks of the Alpes as a backdrop.
Bellagio is at 70 kilometers from Milan already 30 kilometers of the city of As by SP583 road that borders the lake crossing beautiful towns and summer villages. In this way the walk is enjoyed from the path that at times opens at something allowing us to admire the natural beauty that this region offers us.
The most recommended when arriving at the center of Bellagio is not to stop immediately in the town but to continue by via Eugenio Vitali to the vertex where the lake opens in two branches. The place has a park, A restaurant and recreation areas. A narrow road takes us to a catwalk on the shore of the lake. Here it is worth giving us some time to appreciate incredible views of the lake and the summits of the snowy Alps.
After this splendid walk and returning to the center of the town, It will be the callecitas themselves that guide us in the tour.
Highlights the Basilica of San Giacomo in Square of the church, In the northern part of the city. It is a small Romanesque-Lombard-style church of the eleventh century on a building that suffered various modifications. Finally, At the beginning of the twentieth century it is restored, obtaining the original Romanesque aspect that we can see today. SUBSING HIS TORRE SUPPLY. Absides correspond to the original building. It is rectangular for three ships. Inside, light management allows you to experience a mystical environment and although it is a small temple, It is printed in its elements the Romanesque robustness. Various works of art and mosaics decorate their walls and absides.
Basilica de San Giacomo
After the visit to the Basilica it can be a good time to stop in some of the many bars to enjoy an exquisite Italian coffee or continue the march for some of their thin and magical callecitas that offer us diversity of typical products stores, Crafts and memories. Streets that will lead us to the coastal area of the Lake where the tourist information office and a beautiful ride with bars are located, restaurants and hotels.
On the coastal walk is a spring and ferry station. It is possible from there to start a travel excursion or cross to the other shores to visit a neighboring town like Varenna, Beating O Griar.
Continuing through the Costanero Paseo it is possible to reach the Lido de Bellagio, prior to which and in the first section of this path we will find a very well careful green space known as EUROPE LUGLAGOGE. Modern sculptures accompany the path and various viewpoints invite us to stop to appreciate the views and fully enjoy such a valuable natural environment.
On the street parallel to the promenade you can see old summer villas, some of which are today in disuse but show the importance of the place as a tourist center.
A 600 meters of Bellagio Lido is the Villa MelzI with their splendid gardens that can be visited between March and October from 9:30hs. It has the Capilla de Villa Melzi of neoclassical style at the southern end that is also part of the visit.
Neighbor to this chapel and in a privileged position in the parks of Villa GERLI, The Church of Santa Maria Lount. Dates from the 10th century and is austere construction in stone and pebbles, lacking ornamentation, With a bell tower that stands out to the left of the facade. The original building suffered some modifications and in the times of the Benedictine a small convent was attached to which it will be demolished in the 18, When buildings pass to private hands. Currently, visit is not possible.
Another important villa in the center of Bellagio is Villa Serbelloni where a five -star hotel currently works.
Bellagio is magic, Culture and nature. An excellent option on the shores of Lake Di as.
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