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Approaching Bellagio on a morning ferry
The ferries carry passengers and vehicles, are regular and inexpensive; the various routes link up towns around the lakeshore allowing the visitor many options for exploring charming streets, shops, villas, gardens and gastronomy
One of the steep and colourful pedestrianised streets of Bellagio
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The Villa Melzi, Bellagio, former home of Ludovico Melzi d'Eril and aristocrat and benefactor to the region
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Como silk from Azalea on display in Bellagio
A silk dying tub on display in the Como Silk Museum
One of the many displays of silk production machines in the Como Silk Museum; this machine was used to heat, soak and unwind the 1,200 metre long silk threads from each cocoon.
The Villa Monastero, Varenna, on the shores of Lake Como
The botanical gardens of the Villa Monastero in Varenna, looking north back towards the lakeside village.
Milan's remarkable 'International Gothic' style cathedral, built over six centuries from Lake Maggiore marble; walkways around the roof afford superb views of the spires, sculpture and surroundings.
The 1877 Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade, now a temple to high fashion
On the descent from Asso to Onno lying below on the SE arm of Lake Como; Bellagio is situated at the far end of this mountainous promontory.
The monument to cycling at the summit of the Passo del Ghisallo, providing stunning views and an opportunity to consider the highs (victory) and lows (crashing) of cycling; the museum and chapel are close by.
The extraordinary but solemn chapel of the Madonna di Ghisallo, patron Saint of Cycling located at the summit of the Passo del Ghisallo

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