Villa d’ Este - Lake Como | Superb High Class Hotel Encircled by a Sumptuous Park

Cernobbio a well known tourist centre on the picturesque shores of Lake Como highlighted by fantastic views coast to coast and unforgettable landscapes hosts in its boundaries the magnificent Villa d’ Este, historic mansion which is now a high class hotel known all around the world.

Crossing the long Via Plinio, local artery situated in a northeastern point of Cerbobbio you will reach the border of?Parco Villa D′Este, that sumptuous park located just behind the famed magnificent villa erected in the 16th century.

You can start the visit admiring that unique, inimitable architectural masterpiece of immense beauty currently hosting that mentioned luxury Hotel erected in 1568 over of an old convent developed by a prominent religious figure, the Como Bishop Monsignor Gerardo Landriani.

The former name was originally Villa del Garrovo a denomination took by one of the streams flowing in the boundaries of Cernobbio.

Its construction was commissioned by the Cardinal of Como, Tolomeo Gallio who called the talented artist Pellegrino Tibaldi, a notorious mannerist architect from Valsolda but very active in Emilia Romagna in that period.

That genius elevated an impressive and majestic mansion in Renaissance style which was later embellished by several neoclassic details and Patrician halls.

That stunning Villa became the summer residence of that influential character who often invited prominent figures of culture, politic and high exponents of other relevant bishoprics of Italy. Unfortunately after the death of that eminent Ecclesiastic leader that sumptuous residence fell in a sort of decay and it was for a period the resiodence of the Jesuits order.

After that presence the building was occupied by some aristocratic families such as the Counts Odescalchi and Marliani later who fixed there their golden haven continuing to consolidate that site as one of the most affirmed noble residences on the entire lake.

A new owner the Marquis Calderari from Milan purchased that sumptuous building deciding to give it a new aspect mainly focused to the development of the garden, adding grottoes and stunning neoclassical details.

Furthermore he commissioned some allegoric and mythological sculptures among them one depicting the Greek Hero Hercules to increase much more charm to that fabulous environment.

After the death of that man Villa D′Este was inhabited? by the new husband of the widow, the Napoleonic General Pino who elevated a small fortress and in addition many halls were greatly decorated by beautiful frescoes, wonderful works by a distinguished painter called Appiani who was in that period one of the favourite artists of Napoleon Bonaporte.

Apart all those former owners the villa was also for a period in 1815 a property of Caroline of Brunswick wife of George IV of England.

Villa d’ Este had an important restoration in 1873 when was re arranged the facade, the interiors and with a largely reorganisation of the gardened layout.

That year is also the date corresponding to the opening as Luxury Hotel and the current name was taken by the famed and fascinating Villa D' Este well known for its magnificent gardens in Tivoli, a town situated in the province of Roma.

The former mansion you can see today is that so famed Top Class Hotel of a unique charm? highlighted by a superb natural inlet of that striking waters basin from which every visitor can enjoy wonderful views of a wide section of the western Lake Como arm, a magic image immediately visible from its huge garden facing a superb bay.

That site is a?distinctive symbol of the resort providing the maximum comfort, magnificent facilities and services.

The global accommodation consists in over 150 full equipped and accessorised rooms, 14 of them arranged as suites with lake view and highlighted by magnificent decorations and refined details reminiscent the times of the old nobility and aristocracy of the 18th century.

The guests can enjoy three heated pools and a wide variety of Wellness, Spa and beauty treatments in its great equipped Centre which provides all the most modern and trendy services such as sauna, massages, Turkish bath and beauty therapies.

Sporting activities such as squash, the presence of a very well equipped gym and also of a fitness centre are other superb highlights and in addition there is also the opportunity to enjoy tennis courts.

Another brilliant chance is the fabulous option that Hotel offers in terms of water sports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and water skiing in one of the most scenic corners of that idyllic waters basin.

An elegant restaurant, a stylish bar and many other classy features ready to satisfy the most demanding requests are also part of that hospitality paradise.

Surrounded by gardens, flower beds and sculptures, the current majestic mansion totally reflects the luxury aspect and image of its historic and classy golden ages.

Definitely?Villa D′Este is? a very high class accommodation providing all the top comforts and its image is much more characterised facing a scenic harbour flanked by beautiful gardens which greatly complete the front side of that superb structure.

The Hotel is also a distinguished and great seat hosting?International Events, Conferences and Congresses of International prestige and fame historically chosen for several and relevant politic meetings.

?Since 1928 that iconic building continues to be protagonist of an important appointment dedicated to an exhibition of stylish and elegant vintage cars in the notorious appointment called Concours D'? Elegance.

Venerated by the most demanding people, Villa D′Este was awarded in several occasions with titles and honours. The notorious Forbes Magazine named it in the list of Best Hotels in the World and a famous American Magazine included it in the Top 15 in Europe and Top 70 in the World.

Villa D’ Este and its marvelous park are symbols of hospitality, luxury, of the most elegant and stylish aesthetic but also part of a history that has elevated Lake Como and Cernobbio as icons of tourism in Italy.

Link : https://www.villadeste.com

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