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Bellano (12,8Km)The Horrid of Bellano

Griante (20,1Km)San Martin Catholic Church at Griante Cadenabbia

Griante (20,1Km)Griante Cadenabbia, Lake Como

Cadenabbia (20,5Km)Konrad Adenauer Academy

Tremezzo (21,9Km)Villa Carlotta Gardens, between Cadenabbia and Tremezzo

Porlezza (22,3Km)Spring trip

Campodolcino (28,4Km)In the Lombardy mountains, discovering the villages

Griante Cadenabbia, Lake Como

Villa Maria, monumental residence built in neo Renaissance style between 1889 and 1892 by the engineer Giacomo Mantegazza, Griante, Como Lake Italy.

A fragrant blend of art, relaxation and culture. Contemplation reigns here. A green and blue strip of water and lush vegetation in the shape of a forked tongue, Lake Como looks south towards the industrial heart of Northern Italy and Milan, its financial capital, and north to the almost always snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps of the Engadin in the Grisons Canton.

The area around the lake offers excellent tourist hospitality, especially in the central part known as “Tremezzina” or the “Riviera of the Azaleas” for the multicoloured blossoms that burst into flower at the beginning of spring.. Together with Cernobbio and Bellagio, it is in Griante Cadenabbia , one of the queens of the lake and a prestigious international tourist destination with its excellent hotels and the more familiar, intimate and exclusive residences scattered throughout the area, that beautiful geometric plantings forming elegant gardens and inspiring hymns to contemplation can be found.
Cadenabbia lies on the shore opposite Bellagio. Visited in the past by famous personalities such as Giuseppe Verdi and Konrad Adenauer, the German Chancellor, who regularly holidayed here at Villa La Collina , in the far off 19th century, Griante Cadenabbia also charmed the American writer, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who wrote: Cadenabbia I ask myself, Is this a dream? Will it all vanish into air? Is there a land of such supreme And perfect beauty anywhere?
Today, tourists from all over the world, Australians, Americans, North Europeans, Russians, Swiss and Canadians, and even some from the Arab Emirates, animate its lakeside, wander through the ancient village and climb up to the Sanctuary of San Martino perched high above. All on a voyage of discovery of an area made enchanting by colourful gardens, spectacular parks and sumptuous historic villas, full of the harmonious sounds of nature interrupted only by solemn, enveloping silence.

The beauty of the landscape has been preserved with complete respect for the environment. This is at the heart of its attraction. From Griante we start out on an imaginary tour to discover Villa Carlotta , Villa La Collina , United States Democratic Senator (currently Secretary of State ) from Massachussets John Kerry's Villa Maresi, Villa Melzi in Bellagio and Villa del Balbianello in Lenno, owned by the FAI, the Italian National Trust.

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Konrad Adenauer Academy

One of the most beautiful lakes of Europe, scenic landscapes of Lago di Como - Cadenabbia, Italy

Villa La Collina is the former summer residence of the first German chancellor Konrad Adenauers at Lake Como. The historic Villa and the modern Accademia Konrad Adenauer are located in one of his most beautiful and spectacular position overlooking the lake and the picturesque Bellagio. From 1959 to 1966 Konrad Adenauer spent his holidays in Villa La Collina 15 times in a row up to 8 weeks.

During these years Adenauer welcomed numerous important politicians and personalities of his time. Adenauer came to Lake Como by recommendation of his Foreign Minister Heinrich von Brentano, whose family had its roots here. In the spring of 1957 Adenauer visited for the first time Cadenabbia, where he also learned boccia. Since then, he came almost every spring and late summer there. First years he was in the Villa Rosa, then in the Villa Arminio. Already during his first stay Adenauer discovered the Villa La Collina, which - as the name says - on a hill above the village sits. Villa La Collina is located away from the transit traffic, protected from curious eyes, and offers a fantastic view over the lake. In 1958 Adenauer asked the mayor of Griante for mediation to rent the villa for his next holidays. The mayor took up the matter, and the owner of the Villa La Collina, a French noble family, agreed - the Villa was their summer home which was used only rarely. Two months before the arrival of Adenauer work began in the fall of 1959, around the Villa to make it habitable again. Inside the Villa was more or less no interior.

Local hotels helped with furniture and even the town hall provided a desk. The temporary atmosphere inside was in contrast to the noble position of the villa. However, visitors described the interior of the villa as pretty uncomfortable. But this didn’t bother Adenauer and the villa became his second homefor several years. The mere presence of Adenauer in Cadenabbia was a media event.

Dozens of journalists, German and Italian were waiting outside the villa to get pictures of a relaxed, vacationing Chancellor and pick up crisp quotes. Adenauer loved the landscape, the mild climate, the easy friendliness of the locals and the rich flora.

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B&B LA VIGNA

Primaluna (18 Km) - Via Della Vigna 5/A

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SPORTING CLUB

Ballabio (27 Km) - Casimiro Ferrari 3

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B&B Villino Bice

Abbadia Lariana (28 Km) - Via Nazionale, 150/G

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The pearl in the crown of the villa Bice is the large garden that allows guests a relaxing and exclusive stay with direct access to the beach. The strategic location of the villa Bice offers the possibility of walks and excursions on the "Path of the Wanderer" which begins at Abbadia Lariana a short walk from the residence and with various paths and various stages up to Colico. Happy oasis suitable for every type of holiday. For lovers. Families and tourists passaggio.Direttamente from Abbey, by boat or by hydrofoil, ability to reach Bellagio, Menaggio, Cademabbia, Tremezzo to discover the fantastic Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi. 3 km from Cottage Bice is Mandello del Lario, historic home of the Moto Guzzi that each year attracts thousands of guzzisti periodic rallies, with the possibility to visit the museum.

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Riserva Naturale del Pian di Spagna E Lago di Novate

Gera Lario (2 Km)

The Pian di Spagna and Lake Mezzola Nature Reserve is a natural environment that was invaded during the 16th and 18th centuries by the Spaniards. The area consists of lakes, rivers, beaches etc. The environment, rich in a wide variety of flora and fauna, offers the opportunity for all nature lovers to take interesting walks.

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Abbazia di Piona

Colico

Founded by Cluny Friars around the church of Saint Nicholas, today is one of the most famous Romanesque monuments in Lombardy. It is the pride of the village of Colico.

Museo della Barca Lariana

Pianello del Lario (9 Km)

The Lariana Barca Museum was inaugurated in 1982 in the premises of an old spinning mill. The exhibition is divided into fourteen rooms, where you can admire more than one hundred and sixty boats built on Lake Como. Among the most valuable boats there is a Venetian gondola and an English sailing boat called 'Cisco. '

Chiesa parrocchiale

Mantello (9 Km)

The parish church is dedicated to Saints San Colombano and Gregory but it is called San Marco for the processions that take place on 25 April.

Torre di Dervio

Dervio (9 Km)

The Dervio tower was initially part of the Castle of Orezia. The tower was first mentioned in the years 1039-1040 and was used for defensive functions, with the precise purpose of alerting the inhabitants in the event of danger.

Castello Corenno

Dervio (8 Km)

The Castle of Corenno is located in the municipality of Dervio. The structure, built between 1360 and 1370, has an irregular plan of square shape and represents the example of a castle-fence. The castle was used as a fortification against enemy attacks. On the façade, on the door, is the coat of arms of the Andreani family. Those who go to visit the castle can enjoy a beautiful landscape.

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I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Colico

Colico

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Andalo Valtellino

Andalo Valtellino (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cino

Cino (9 Km)

I.A.T. Domaso

Domaso (3 Km)

I.A.T. Dongo

Dongo (8 Km)

I.A.T. Gravedona

Gravedona ed Uniti (5 Km)

Info Point Valtellina

Piantedo (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Delebio

Delebio (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Dervio

Dervio (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Domaso

Domaso (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Dongo

Dongo (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Dorio

Dorio (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Dosso Del Liro

Dosso del Liro (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Dubino

Dubino (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Garzeno

Garzeno (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Gera Lario

Gera Lario (2 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Gravedona Ed Uniti

Gravedona ed Uniti (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Mantello

Mantello (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montemezzo

Montemezzo (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Musso

Musso (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Novate Mezzola

Novate Mezzola (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pagnona

Pagnona (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pianello Del Lario

Pianello del Lario (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Piantedo

Piantedo (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rogolo

Rogolo (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sorico

Sorico (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Stazzona

Stazzona (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sueglio

Sueglio (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Trezzone

Trezzone (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Valvarrone

Valvarrone (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vercana

Vercana (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Verceia

Verceia (9 Km)

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Visit Colico - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

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Bellano (12,8Km)The Horrid of Bellano

Griante (20,1Km)San Martin Catholic Church at Griante Cadenabbia

Griante (20,1Km)Griante Cadenabbia, Lake Como

Cadenabbia (20,5Km)Konrad Adenauer Academy

Tremezzo (21,9Km)Villa Carlotta Gardens, between Cadenabbia and Tremezzo

Porlezza (22,3Km)Spring trip

Campodolcino (28,4Km)In the Lombardy mountains, discovering the villages

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