Cernobbio

Cernobbio, just north of Como, is the village of the grand villas: an elegant lakefront, a compact centre around the square and nineteenth-century residences right on the water.

What to see

• Lakefront and Piazza Risorgimento: the heart of the village, with the ferry pier.
• Villa d’Este and Villa Erba: two of the lake’s most famous villas, now a hotel and a conference centre; best admired from the water.
• Monte Bisbino: the panoramic road climbs to the sanctuary on the summit, with views of the lake and the Alps.
• Moltrasio: the neighbouring village, with terraced houses and waterfalls.

Good to know

Cernobbio is a few minutes from Como by bus or ferry. The market is on Wednesday morning.