Thanks to @beyondthegates.it we met the fantastic owner and charming staff of @giardinidivillamelzi and had the most glorious and personal tour of this important and iconic estate. If you are near Lake Como, you must make plans to visit this idyllic place! We looked at this villa and garden in 2016, use #villamelzijy to view, including some very rare interior images and an aerial, and be sure to read the captions of the earlier posts. Also, take another look at the incredible and unique pleached-plane-tree walk, which is even more beautiful in person! Be sure to follow @giardinidivillamelzi and @beyondthegates.it Wishing everyone a great day! Photo 1 from @lakecomo_boat Photo 2 from the website of @lakecomotaxiboats Photo 3 from tylerbaron via @comoclassicboats Photo 4 from @mylakecomo.co website Photos 5,6,7 and 8 from the 1987 House and Garden article by Lord Lambton owner of @cetinale • • • #como #lakecomo #neoclassical #johnyunis #garden #decorazioni #italian #french #mansion #palace #lakeside #italianlakes #decorations #maison #casa #instastyle #italy #bellagio #palazzo #villa #villamelzi #villamelzideril #johnyunis .