Villa d'Este lake Como

Villa d Este

Villa d’Este is considered one of the most beautiful architectural works of the sixteenth century.

Designed by Pellegrino Pellegrini called “Il Tibaldi”, famous architect of the time, it is surrounded by a private park with centennial plants where you can admire the Nympheum by Pellegrino Pellegrini, the Hercules Fountain and the Telemachus Statue. In its halls you can admire fascinating works of art including some from the French school, others from the Canova school and decorations by Andrea Appiani.

For centuries residence of the aristocracy, after princesses, marquises, sultans and tsars, since 1873 is an elegant five-star resort, a charming hotel of the most celebrated in the world.

It can not be visited by tourists

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