travel42 Port Guide: Bellagio

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Located 19 mi/30 km from Como, Bellagio is the most famous village on Lake Como. For unforgettable views, it's best approached by ferry from Cadenabbia, Varenna or Menaggio. Bellagio's scenic waterfront is graced by two of its most traditional hotels, the Genazzini, (opened in 1825, now the Metropole) and the Florence, opened in 1852.

The glory of the Belle Epoque can still be felt in Bellagio. Often called "Pearl of the Lake," its position on the headland of the peninsula between Como and L...