TREMEZZO
The area of Tremezzo is one of the most popular
tourist attractions on Lake Como and is located on the western
shore. For some time now Tremezzo, along with the villages of Lenno
and Mezzegra, have become a 'commune' known as 'Tremezzina'. Nestled
in a sheltered bay, midway between Mezzegra and Cadenabbia, gives
the village an ideal location.
Tremezzo has been inhabited since Roman times and
many ancient ruins are still visible today. At one time wars between
Como and Milan involved the town and it was completely destroyed,
but it did recover and then became part of the Visconti area. From
around the 1600's the town again began to flourish which saw business
grow with other European countries.
There are many places of interest in this area, but the spectacular
'Villa Carlotta' is without doubt the most famous tourist attraction
in Tremezzo, it is open to the public and a visit here is essential.
Built in 1690 for the Milanese Marchese Giorgio Clerici, it has
fountains, sculptures and a magnificent Italian garden. Another
outstanding attraction is the statue of the Madonna Nera (the Black
Virgin). The Swiss Catholic Aschler family initially brought the
statue to Italy and it is now on show at the Church of Santa Maria.
You can travel around the Lake by car and bus. We would always recommend using the ferry service if possible, it is more relaxing and scenic. There is a passenger ferry at Tremezzo and quite close by at Cadenabbia there is car ferry. We have added a number of useful links below that will make it easier to plan your trip .
If you like walking then try Greenway del Lago di Como. This is a wonderful walk along Lake Como from Colonno to Cadenabbia. You will find villas, gardens, Roman antiquities, quaint villages, local restaurants and great lake views.The Greenway walk is 10.5 km in its entirety. The walk is shown in three sections, doing a round trip on each section. Although much of the walk is on flat ground, please be aware that there are some parts that rise steeply from the lake.
ORDER OF TOWNS THAT YOU WILL WALK THROUGH
ON THE GREENAWAY WALK
- Cadenabbia
- Tremezzo
- Mezzegra
- Lenno
- Ossuccio
- Sala Comacina
- Colonno
- Visit the Lake Como Villas website
- Visit Villa Carlotta website
Local to Tremezzo are many restaurants and good places to relax. One of our favourites is the Cantina Folie wine bar in Tremezzo. This is located up on the first terrace behind the row of lake front restaurants and shops. Visit this link for their website.
