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.

Guests in the Villa d’Este ballroom, photographed by Alfred Eisenstaedt, 1933. Owners and residents of wealth, power, and eccentricity would follow, succumbing to the villa’s luxuriousness.

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. Here’s How You Can Join the Celebration. The storied property is offering season-long special programming—and will finally be bookable for ...

The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, situated on the banks of Lake Como in Italy, is one of the world's most decadent car shows. While the show is mainly centered around pre-war behemoths and ...