Overlooking Varenna on Lake Como is an ancient Ligurian-Celtic castle built in the late 11th to early 12th century. From below it looks as if it is only ruins, but its shell has been preserved and visitors are invited to visit the grounds, the garden, and the tower.
Lake Como, in Northern Italy, offers a mix of natural beauty, rich history, and luxurious experiences. From historic villas and lush gardens to charming villages and excellent dining, here’s a guide to help you explore Lake Como to the fullest. San Nicolò Bell Tower (Lecco) Standing tall in the town of Lecco, the Campanile di…
Blog written by Celia Abernethy updated 2023. We thought we’d do something different this year and go to Valmadrera and Malgrate to celebrate the Lecco Lake Festival. Going to another town to celebrate sounds funny eh? Well, there is some sense to this madness: Festa del Lago Lecco, Last Sunday in June Every year on […]
Vintage�Motorcycles Mandello del Lario�is home to Moto Guzzi the oldest European manufacturer of�motorcycle production, established in 1921. Every year since 2001 Mandello del Lario hosts�The �GMG�(Giornata Mondiale Guzzi ; Worldwide Guzzi Day) where Guzzi owners and collectors come to show off�their�both new and vintage motorcycles. Museo del Motociclo Motoguzzi Via Parodi, 57/63 Mandello, LC Tel.…
image above: View from top floor restaurant at Hotel dei Cavaliere – open for aperitifs, Photo by: Celia Abernethy Lazy Sunday, what to do on a lazy Sunday in Milan, Italy With…
