As a photographer of Lake Como, Daniela Tanzi, lake Como Wedding photographer (and not only), I often photograph couples on honeymoon or elopement or engagements on Lake Como. I suggest for beautiful photos and romantic moments the gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio. At the gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio Lake Como, you will find many plants, walks near the lake, green lawns, a beautiful Temple, bamboo plants for beautiful photos. The hills around are reflected in Lake Como creating a suggestive panorama. Here below you can observe some of my works that I have created as Daniela Tanzi photographer in the gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, weddings, engagement, honeymoon, elopement, small weddings just for two.
It is also possible to book a boat near Villa Melzi for photos for romantic weddings, romantic getaways, engagements, small weddings for two
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All the information you need to plan a visit to the Gardens of Villa Melzi, Bellagio
The Gardens of Villa Melzi will be open every day from 10:00am to 7:00pm starting from Saturday 23 March 2024.
Tickets must be purchased at entrance of the Gardens and they are valid for the Museum and the Chapel.
Payment at the ticket office can be made by cash, debit card, credit card or bank transfer.
Services available in the Gardens
Almost all of the Gardens area is accessible to visitors with limited mobility. The Gardens Staff is available to offer access support for the areas without facilitated access (Museum, Chapel). There are toilets for visitors with disabilities. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us regarding any doubts you have and to plan your visit, we will be happy to do everything necessary to make your time with us as pleasant as possible.
Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.
Dogs are welcome in the Gardens, but must be kept on a leash, and we remind dog owners to come prepared to dispose of all droppings themselves.
Bicycles and scooters are not allowed in the Gardens.
Visitors will find a number of restaurants and cafes at an easy walking/driving distance from the Gardens.
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Private events
The Gardens may not be hired for private events such as weddings, ceremonies, or parties. it’s not possibile to use the drone.
It is possible, by prior agreement with the Management and to book professional photoshoots for private purposes; The amount is 300.00 euros (three hundred euros) . This amount is not valid for ceremonies.
Photoshoots for commercial purposes must be organised and agreed upon with the Management.
Download the form here and send it to info@giardinidivillamelzi.it
All photographers must collect an identification badge at the ticket offices, which must be visible for the entire duration of their service within the Garden.
The interior of the Villa is not accessible to the public.
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Thematic and guided tours
The educational services of the Gardens of Villa Melzi are organised in collaboration with The World of Tels of Pavia and The Original History Walks®: thematic tours in Italian and English and creative workshops for individuals and groups. Please take a look at this web page for the list of activities available for bookings on personalised dates and times, or send us an email for special requests.
Guided tours of the Gardens, including also the family Chapel and the new and fascinating Napoleonic Museum, last about 60/75 minutes and cost 85,00 euros + 2,00 euros tax stamp for up to 14 people; for groups of 15 people or more, 110,00 euros + 2,00euros tax stamp.
the tour must be paid via wire transfer within 5 days from date of the tour and the guide will provide a regular tax-withheld receipt.
To book your tour of the Gardens please write to visite@giardinidivillamelzi.it
The interior the villa, which is still a private residence, is not open to visitors.
Local guides can also be booked for half-day or full-day tours including the Gardens and the historical centre of Bellagio or other locations and villas in the nearby area; prices as follows:
– 1 guide for up to 3 hours: 190,00 euros
– 1 guide for up to 4 hours: 225,00 euros
– 1 guide for 5 to 7 hours: 320,00 euros
For local guides, too, payment can by made by cash at the ticket office on the day of the tour. To book a visit with a local guide, please write to ritaannunziatabellagio@gmail.com
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How to get here
By car
From Como, follow the directions for strada statale SS583 in the direction of Bellagio.
From Lecco, follow the directions for strada statale SS583-SP583 in the direction of Bellagio.
Parking can be found in the vicinity of the Gardens on Lungolario Manzoni road, or in the neighbouring village of Loppia, just a short walk away.
For more information about parking click here
By train
Trains leave Zurich Main Station every hour for Como.
If you are coming from Milan, on the other hand, you can choose the Milano-Como-Bellagio leg leaving from Milano Centrale or the Milano-Como leg from the Stazione Forrovie Nord for Como, and then take a bus or a ferry for Bellagio.
By bus or ferry
To reach Bellagio from Como, you have two options:
1. From Piazzale della stazione (Station Square) in Como you can take one of the frequent buses for Bellagio (there are 10 departures per day).
2. From Como train station you can reach the ferry terminal in ten minutes. From there you can take one of the frequent ferries or hydrofoils for Bellagio.
Contacts
Address: Lungo Lario Manzoni, 22021 Bellagio (CO)
Telephone: +39 031 950318 – +39 333 487742
Email: info@giardinidivillamelzi.it – visite@giardinidivillamelzi.it Instagram: @giardinidivillamelzi
Villa Melzi in Bellagio, weddings, engagement, honeymoon, elopement, small weddings just for two Daniela Tanzi, lake Como Wedding photographer
