Like a fairy tale scene, the legendary Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, Italy, has commanded attention since it was transformed into a hotel in 1873 along the shores of Lake Como.

Leisure is the major pursuit at Villa D’Este. There is a floating swimming pool in Lake Como, surrounded by deck chairs that always seem to be occupied with readers and avid sunbathers.

An iconic landmark of Lake Como's history, Villa d'Este has a legacy spanning back to 1568 when architect Pellegrino Pellegrini designed the palatial residence as a summer getaway for the Cardinal ...

First up, Lake Como Idyll (May 2023, assouline.com), written by journalist Massimo Nava, brings to life the much-loved, yet unassuming holiday destination of Lake Como in northern Italy.

For centuries, Lake Como’s Villa d’Este has been a playground and sanctuary for the cultural and social elite. March marks the start of Villa d’Este’s 150th season.

Perched on the shores of Lake Como, Villa d'Este is a quintessential Italian resort housed in a former 16th-century estate. The expansive grounds include acres of landscaped gardens awash with ...

Lake Como’s Villa d’Este Hotel Is Turning 150. ... Instead, in March the famous retreat on Italy’s Lake Como kicked off a year of special events, menus, programming and more, ...

In the stairway at Villa Antonelli on Lake Como, in Italy, French 1970s chairs and artworks by Tommaso Spinzi’s friends, including Davide Bellocchio, Leonida De Filippi, Sebastian Magnani ...