Lenno

Boats along the coast in Lenno Como lake

Villa Balbaniello in Lenno

The small village of Lenno is part of Tramezzina, in Lombardy. It is located on the slopes of Mount Tremezzo. In Lenno is the sumptuous Villa del Balbianello, one of the greatest villas on the lake, famous for its gardens and for being the setting of one of the most memorable movie scenes ever. George Lucas chose this villa to film the Star War’s Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002).

Lombardy Highlights

Festival

The Best (Online) Events Around Italy in February 2021

This month's events collection is a notably different proposition to previous February ones but there is still plenty to enjoy in the virtual sphere so here are our best events for Italy.

Art

On the Shores of Lake Iseo, A Stunning Giant Installation Is in the Works

‘Your World’ will feature two enormous hands emerging from the water and supporting the Earth.

Interview

Interview with Elena Markova, Founder of the COMO LAKE Today online magazine

Thanks to the COMO LAKE Today magazine, we can enjoy the daily stories from Lake Como on Instagram and find out what is happening there.

Interview

An Interview with the Producers of Easy Italian

With a mix of street interviews and easy-to-follow explanations, Matteo and Katie give us not only a fantastic tool for improving our Italian but a lively and entertaining insight into what life is like in Milan.

Festival

Things to Do and See in Italy in January 2021

With Covid-19 restrictions still in place, Italian events are still pressing on in the new year – either online of with tight safety precautions in place