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Over a million years ago, mantles of
ice covered Northern Italy, with only the highest peaks emerging.
Mount San Primo was one such peak and today its tip is graced
with the town known as Bellagio. Throughout the ages, Bellagio
has been desired and occupied by many people and cultures.
By the eighteenth century, Bellagio was the most widely known
retreat on the Lario and was gradually transfigured into a
series of resplendent gardens. By the twentieth century, grand
resorts and smaller palaces dominated the town. This jewel
of the Larian region faces snow-capped mountains, but is also
blessed with a Mediterranean-like climate in the summer. It's
winding streets lead down to the beautiful Lake Como. Views
from the sky reveal a mosaic of blue lake water, orange terra
cotta rooftops and green lush vegetation. it has been said
of Bellagio, "One can live without ever experiencing
Bellagio, but one cannot truly live well." |
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