Destination Weddings in Varenna
The majority of people who know Lake Como are actually most familiar with the picturesque western shore of the lake, stretching north from the city of Como, half-way up the length of the lake to the picturesque town of Cernobbio and Menaggio… and not just because George Clooney owns a villa on this stretch of the lake shore! Then, just a short ferry ride from Menaggio is the famous village of Bellagio, a better known tourist and wedding destination.
What most people do not know, is that it takes just another short ferry ride from Bellaggio to reach the most picturesque town on Lake Como: the delightful old village of Varenna, on the eastern shore of the lake, built on a rocky promontory it was for centuries a sentinel at the heart of the lake.
Varenna today is a quietly refined town with romantic panoramas, beautiful old houses and balconies filled with flowers. Varenna is the perfect choice for couples seeking all the charm of an ancient fishing village, and the relaxed atmosphere of this hideaway.
Varenna has a long, shaded lakeside promenade, like Menaggio. But it also resembles Bellagio in the narrowness of its lakefront and the way in which the waterside is linked to the old centre higher up by steep, narrow alleyways. But what distinguishes Varenna from both of the other towns – except on Sunday and August - is a calmer, more peaceful atmosphere. The peace of life in Varenna is somehow slower and more relaxed, especially at its lakeside cafes and restaurants.
Just above the town is the ancient castle Castello di Vezio where Theodolinda, Queen of the Lombards, is said to have died in the 7th century.
On the opposite side of the town centre from the road and pathway to the castle, the route out of town passes the Villa Monastero and the Villa Cipressi.
Villa Monastero, originally a Cistercian monastery built in 1208… and now a wonderful place to visit, with its gardens, arcaded terrace, and arched windows and balconies overlooking the lake.
Villa Cipressi is a public building but managed as a hotel and wedding venue, with beautiful gardens where one can sit, relax, and enjoy the gorgeous views.
Varenna is simply too lovely and pleasant to get married. A destination wedding set in Varenna lends instant ambiance because of the region’s unmatched beauty. With vibrant greens within a lush garden-like setting,
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