Facade of Renaissance villa, with white stucco facade and arched shuttered windows across calm water of Lake Como, flanked by Japanese maple tree, on hazy sunlit autumn afternoon, Northern Italy.

Interior of Tempio at Villa Melzi with ornate stucco interior, black and white geometric pattern of floor, arched windows and doorway with view onto Lake Como, sunlit autumn afternoon, Northern Italy

View of Ossuccio village houses seen from shoreline of Lake Como, with boats moored, and ivy turning red in autumn pale afternoon sunlight, Northern Italy

Ornamental gardens of Villa Melzi with path along lake shore, flanked by cypress trees leading to octagonal tempio with blue dome and arched windows and doors, sunlit afternoon, Lake Como, Northern Italy

View of Bellagio lakefront seen from interior of outdoor cafe in early morning sunshine, autumn colours of beech trees, passenger ferry leaving dock, mountain range visible across Lake Como, Northern Italy

Detail view of Villa Carlotta ornamental gardens, terraced stairways, fountain with statue and waterlilies, flowerbeds of red begonias, Lake Como, Northern Italy

View of Bellagio lakefront in early morning sunshine, autumn colours of beech trees, passenger ferry leaving dock, mountain range visible across Lake Como, Northern Italy

Aerial view of Villa Carlotta showing ornamental gardens, terraced stairways, fountain with statue and lake front beyond ornate wrought iron gateway, Lake Como, Northern Italy

Aerial view of Villa Carlotta showing ornamental gardens, terraced stairways, fountain with statue and lake front beyond ornate wrought iron gateway, Lake Como, Northern Italy

Aerial panorama from Castello di Vezio showing interior courtyrd and crenellated stone tower, with views across cypress and olive trees to Lake Como, shrouded in early morning mist, with mountain range beyond, on sunny autumn morning, Northern Italy

View of Bellagio lakefront seen from interior of outdoor cafe in early morning sunshine, autumn colours of beech trees, passenger ferry dock, mountain range visible across Lake Como, Northern Italy

Sailing boat moored at Lake Como,, golden light of sunrise reflected in water with swirling mists, backdrop of mountain slopes, Lombardy, Northern Italy.

View overlooking Lake Como and mountain slope with Villa Monastero on sunny autumn afternoon, Lake Como, Northern Italy