The apartment is located within walking distance of Varenna’s villa gardens, historic churches, and fine restaurants. Villa Cipressi, built in the sixteenth century, has terraced gardens cascading to the lake’s edge. Its cypress trees and wisteria provide a beautiful backdrop for a garden walk. Nearby, Villa Monastero has been called the highlight of Lake Como’s eastern shore. It was a sixteenth century Cistercian abbey whose original nuns were ousted for their overly enthusiastic enjoyment of the lake’s charms. The Villa’s garden, laced with stunning architectural elements and sculptures is listed as one of Italy’s best. The Passerella, or lakeside promenade, affords wonderful views of the old fishing village and views of the opposite sho