The Famous Properties of Lake Como

The Lake Como is lined with splendid villas rich in history and art, parks and gardens filled with color and the charm of bygone eras. Many of these residences are still inhabited by famous personalities such as artists, politicians, and successful entrepreneurs. Some villas have been adapted for new purposes, such as condominiums, hotels, and conference centers. Not only Como, but also the large and small towns that overlook the shores of Lake Como: Laglio, Bellagio, Menaggio, Moltrasio, Cernobbio, Torno, Brunate ... just to name a few.

Villa Pliniana

The villa is called after two important Comense ancient personages: Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, uncle and nephew. Above all, they were the first who studied the phenomenon of the intermittence of the spring "Pliniana", or "Pluviana", which gushes from the above rocks. Count Giovanni Anguissola, governor in Como, had this villa erected in 1577...

Villa Plinianina

It is a building probably dating back to the first decades of the nineteenth century. Its name should be due simply to the fact that it was built near the much more famous "Pliniana". With an effort of will, Villa Plinianina, would rather recall a Venetian mansion placed on Lario, instead of the Grand Canal! In 1860 this singular building belonged to Mr Enrico Corti...

Villa Mia

It is one of the most elegant buildings in the hamlet. It is white and it was erected just on the shore of Como Lake, shortly before the promontory, between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of this century. It formerly belonged to the Inverni family; for many years, since 1948, it has belonged to the Saudi Royal Family...