Antico Sapore
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Lenno is an important centre, on the western shore of Lake Como, different from the other lakeside towns stretched out along the water's edge, being almost hidden by a deep inlet between the promontory of Levedo and the headland of Portezza.
From here you can enjoy a fabulous view of the lake and Bellagio, but if you want to explore one of the most attractive points on the western shore, you can take a short boat-trip along the promontory, land at the far end and be entranced by the park of Villa Balbianello. This "attractive retreat" was created by Cardinal Durini in the 18th century and is still one of the most beautiful and romantic villas on the lake. Here is the starting point of a coastal area, known as Tremezzina, which ends at the Maiolica. The tombs and archaeological finds, that have been brought to light, give testimony to the Roman origins of the village. Not far from the village, there is Azzano; it was here, in an area called Giulino, that Benito Mussolini and his mistress Claretta Petacci were shot, in 1945. Starting from Lenno there is a panoramic, thought strenuous, path that goes up Monte di Tremezzo (1,700 mts.). | |
