Charming Tranquility of Villa Melzi

The majestic Villa Melzi d'Eril is located on the shores of Lake Como in the picturesque town of Bellagio, while the peaceful gardens of Villa Melzi (Giardini di Villa Melzi) stretch around it, hugging the lake. Both the villa and the gardens were built in the early 19th century as the summer home of an Italian duke. The gardens were designed in the English style with statues. On the territory there is a traditional greenhouse (which today houses a museum) and a small chapel. Inside the museum you will find a bust of Napoleon and a set of ceremonial keys from Milan. The Melzi family is buried in a small chapel. Although the villa itself is closed to the public, there are plenty of walking paths in the gardens, which are ideal for privacy. Some trails run right along the lake, there are flowering plants on the opposite side, and benches are placed along the road. Visit the gardens during a full-day walking and boat tour of Lake Como to explore the nearby town of Varenna, taste the local olive oil and enjoy a boat ride on the lake. Pay attention to the historical Venetian gondola on display in the garden, which was brought here at the request of Napoleon. Now let's talk in more detail about the gardens. They were implemented between 1808 and 1810.The customer is Duke Francesco Melzi d'Eril (1753-1816), who was vice-president of the Italian Republic under Napoleon, and then the chief chancellor of the Italian Kingdom. English-style gardens enriched with sculptures.Created on the rocky shore of Lake Como, around a 3-storey villa. We just walk, sometimes not forgetting to open umbrellas, we go, carefully looking where we step-puddles everywhere. We are not in a hurry, we just walk and look, admire, inhaling the purest air of the lake. Crystal drops that have fallen on beautiful flowers beckon to capture them... #trip #historicallandmarks #garden #flowerlover #park