Villa del Balbianello
Lenno, Tremezzina, Italy
Villa del Balbianello occupies a wooded promontory at Lenno, giving its gardens and loggia an unusually theatrical relationship with Lake Como. The interiors add the story of its last private owner and his collections, making the complete visit more rewarding than a view from a boat alone. Reserve the appropriate admission in advance, distinguish garden access from an interior tour, and check the walking or boat approach that best suits your party.