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Historical Villas And Gardens
The shores of the lake are still today characterized by series of small villages with bell towers in natural stone and beautiful villas with steps leading down to the lake, statues, fountains and magnificent gardens. Between the XVI and XVIII century many nobles of the close by Milan had their summer residences built on the lake and later also the rich industrialists. The gardens exhibit a variety of styles. The older gardens which date from the 17th and 18th century are laid out in formal classical style with terraces linked with flights of steps, a symmetrical design and a central perspective. Those which date from the 19th and 20th century are laid out informally with lawns and a wide range of trees and flowering shrubs. The best way of visiting the villas and their gardens is by boat. The view from the water gives you the opportunity to see their setting in the landscape. Lets go and visit some of the villas of the central lake area.
Villa Giulia
Villa Melzi
Villa Gerli
Villa Trotti
Villa Melzi D'Eryl
Villa Monastero
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Comune of Bellagio
Cadenabbia di Griante