While visiting friends on the other side of Lake Como, we stopped by the lakeside town of Gravedona and visited the cemetery and the medieval church of St. Maria del Tiglio (St. Mary of the Linden Tree). As you can see, family vaults are kept over generations and centuries, and are well maintained. This is possible in a… Continue reading Gallery: Santa Maria del Tiglio, Gravedona
Tag: Lake Como
Gallery: Castello di Vezio
From a visit to the Castello di Vezio, see video of falconry high over Lake Como. You might also like: No related posts.
Gallery: Varenna in Autumn
From a day trip to Varenna with our friends Serena and Sandro. You might also like: No related posts.
Gallery: A Walk in Valsassina
From a hike Enrico and I took in Valsassina. You might also like: No related posts.
Lecco to Bellagio by Boat: A Beautiful Day on Lake Como
The ferry runs from Lecco (on Lake Como’s southeastern tip) only from spring to fall. The slow boat to Bellagio (one and a half hours) is the best way to see this branch of the lake. With its steep, craggy mountainsides plunging down into the water, it’s reminiscent of a Norwegian fjord. The boat hops… Continue reading Lecco to Bellagio by Boat: A Beautiful Day on Lake Como