Tremezzo is a charming village located in the central part of Lake Como, directly facing Bellagio. Thanks to its strategic position, it is easily reachable both by car and by ferry, with frequent connections from Bellagio and Varenna. The village is best known for two iconic landmarks that make it one of the most visited stops on the lake: Villa Carlotta and the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
Villa Carlotta tops the list of must-see attractions on the lake. Built at the end of the seventeenth century, the villa recounts over three hundred years of great collecting and every year opens the doors of a fascinating botanical garden. In spring, the azalea and rhododendron blooms make it famous all over the world. The 8-hectare gardens also contain a lush valley of ferns, a bamboo grove, a Zen-style rock garden, towering cedars, and a lookout surrounded by olive trees. The first floor of the villa is now a museum that houses masterpieces by great artists, such as Antonio Canova. On the second floor are the furniture, private rooms and objects of Princess Carlotta, who in the mid-nineteenth century received the villa as a gift on the occasion of her wedding. The villa is open to the public every day from late March to early November from 9 to 1930 (closing times vary according to the period). The ticket costs 12 Euros.
Located right next to Villa Carlotta, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo is one of the most prestigious and recognizable hotels on Lake Como. Overlooking the lake and Bellagio, it is an ideal place to stop for an aperitif or a refined meal, either after visiting the villa or while enjoying a walk along the lakeside promenade of Tremezzo. Its elegant atmosphere and historic charm make it a destination in its own right, even for non-guests.
