Starting in the city of Como, this funicular goes up to the village of Brunate atop a hill that provides an expansive view of the Como branch of the lake below. The funicular was constructed in 1894 ...

The Lake Como Edition brings a contemporary design sensibility to a restored 19th-century palazzo overlooking the lake’s most cinematic stretch The dramatic confines of Lake Como have been a favoured ...

There’s no shortage of luxury hotel competition in Lake Como, Italy. In 2022, Passalacqua opened to much fanfare for a newbie, while classics like the family-owned Grand Hotel Tremezzo have been ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. If you want to live like 19th-century nobility, a stay at Grand Hotel ...

Built for a cardinal 400 years ago. Owned by a Princess of Wales. Catnip to Hollywood and catwalk to Chanel. When it comes to a glamorous backstory, Villa d’Este doesn’t disappoint. Factor in ...

See pictures and our review of Attend a festival in Lake Como.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you like to make the most of your holidays, a two-centre stay is the perfect way to do just ...

Nothing says Christmas like a panoply of lights, a mug of hot cocoa and festive decorations, as I discovered last December when I stayed at Villa d’Este on Lake Como in Italy. The hotel, located in ...