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Villa del Balbianello
A stunning 18th-century lakeside villa on a wooded promontory of Lake Como, famous as a film location for Star Wars and James Bond.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
Porlezza works well as a base: 10 minutes from Val Rezzo, 10km from Lake Como.
Porlezza is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 4,274, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Porlezza sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Porlezza to your route.
Porlezza is a comune (municipality) on Lake Lugano in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Milan and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Como.
Porlezza borders the following municipalities: Bene Lario, Carlazzo, Claino con Osteno, Corrido, Lenno, Ossuccio,Read more
Ponna, Val Rezzo, Valsolda.
Between 1873 and 1939, Porlezza was linked to Menaggio, on Lake Como, by the Menaggio–Porlezza railway, a steam hauled narrow gauge line built as part of a multi-modal transport link between Menaggio and Luino, on Lake Maggiore.
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Porlezza is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0371 latitude, 9.1292 longitude.
Porlezza has a population of approximately 4,274 people, making it a town in Italy.
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A stunning 18th-century lakeside villa on a wooded promontory of Lake Como, famous as a film location for Star Wars and James Bond.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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A grand 18th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como famous for its botanical gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons, and Canova sculptures.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Italy's most glamorous lake surrounded by Alps, dotted with elegant villas, gardens, and charming lakeside villages.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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A winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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The pearl of Lake Como, set on a promontory where the lake's two southern arms divide, lined with grand villas and gardens.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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A tranquil fishing village on Lake Como's eastern shore with romantic lakeside walkways and the terraced Villa Monastero gardens.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.
15 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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