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Culture
The magnificent residences that fill the lake shores and the Brianza (hills area between the Lake of Como and Milan), are the best evidence of the charm that the province of Como has been able to exert across the centuries, a charm that has increased by the presence of these extraordinary monuments set into luxuriant gardens.
A particular characteristic of these gardens is the presence of typical warm zones plants, like Laurel, Olive-tree and tropical plants that grow thanks to the lake’s climate, unusually mild for its geographical position.
Among all mansions there is Villa Carlotta, with its gardens that in spring give an exhibition of theirselves with the azaleas’ blooming and are a destination for nature lovers. Among the ancient residence’s rooms there is a museum with famous paintings and sculptures.
In Bellagio there are Villa Melzi, with its museum and its gardens, Villa Serbelloni that’s now a prestigious hotel and Villa Giulia, prestigious private residence. Villa Balbianello with its park is a destination for pleasant trips. Then again the residences of many VIPs such as Villa Oleandra that belongs to George Clooney.
