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Villa Cipressi and the monastery gardens

These are manicured lakeside gardens with a lot of interesting architectural features. They are also quite colorful and I think the combination of the natural setting of the lake and trees sets off the well tended areas. The day we were there we were virtually alone in them. I am not sure where the villa gardens ended and the monastery gardens started, but you can by a combo ticket for about 3 euros.

Varenna passerella Lakeside Towns Review

This lakeside promenade provides a relaxing and romantic stroll with views of the lake, some colorful homes and several elegant villas. We walked off our superb dinner at the Olivedo in the evening. You can't see as much then, but the atomosphere is even more romantic.

Directions: The Passerella runs from the ferry dock to the old town center.