Villa Balbianello - Lake Como - Italy

Villa Balbianello is located in Lenno’s village, one of the most picturesque places of the peninsula called Dosso of Lavedo or Balbianello protruding Lake Como and covered by a huge park. Immersed in the park there is a charming villa, which was built by Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini in 1787 instead of an old Franciscan monastery. Over time, the building has undergone several changes: in 1796, when the Cardinal died, was purchased by Joseph Visconti Arconati who improved the lodge and the g