Indeed, its superb location in between the two 'legs' of Como and Lecco and its mild climate year-round have enchanted the famous and the wealthy for centuries.
In fact, we got to see one of the most amazing panoramas of the entire lake from the top of Villa Serbelloni's exquisite park...ranging from the Alps to the north all the way to the small towns scattered all over the western and eastern shores of Lake Como.
Whether it is peace and tranquility you are after, or romantic walks through stepped alleyways and English gardens, or dining in exquisite restaurants, or perhaps you are more in the mood for exciting water sports and winter skiing...the list goes on...you are sure to find it in Bellagio Italy.
It is especially popular with American tourists after the Bellagio hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Although both are very famous, the two are entirely different from each other in every way!
Flowering with some of Italy's most precious parks and villas, we enjoyed starting the day with long walks through Bellagio's magical gardens and lakeside promenades.
It seemed like everywhere we turned, we stumbled across yet another picture-perfect, postcard-quality scene.
When our legs couldn't take all that walking up and down the hills anymore, there were ample benches to sit down on with splendid views of the lake.
You could also get your daily dose of people-watching this way...my favorite hobby!
After some rest, return to town and try some delicious fresh fish from the lake of Como or stop by one of the wine-tasting bars to sample the local wines.
By night, Bellagio turns into lover's lane, with honeymooners and other happy couples rekindling their passions while holding hands under a moonlit sky.
The famous composer Franz Liszt once said during his stay at nearby Villa Melzi:
"When you write the story of two happy lovers, place them on the shores of Lake Como."