Moltrasio

Located on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, the village of Montrasio was a favourite summer destination for such celebrities as Giovanni Versace and Winston Churchill. It is still a lovely destination, easy to reach and close to the major destinations in the area, but with a friendly village feel. It offers beautiful views over the lake.

Administratively, Montrasio is part of the province of Como, in the Lombardy region.

The village is less than 50 km from Milan, where you'll also find the nearest major Italian airport. The village is served by the SS340, which follows the western shores of Lake Como. The city of Como lies about 6 km south of Monstrasio along this road.

Monstrasio is very close to the border with Switzerland. The city of Lugano, which also has an airport, is only about half an hour from here, mostly via the A2.

• 45.85119.089441 Villa Fontanelle, Via Regina, 1. Built in the 19th century by Lord Charles Currie, this yellow painted mansion on the shores of Lake Como was owned by Giovanni Versace until he was murdered in 1997. The villa received many celebrity guests in its day, but now awaits a new, wealthy owner.  
• 45.8600429.098152 San Agata Church (Chiesa di Sant'Agata), Via Antonio Besana. The church dates back to the second half of the 11th century.  

• 45.869.10131 Grand Hotel Imperiale Resort & Spa, Via Regina, 24, ☏ +39 031 346111, info@imperialemoltrasio.it. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. A hotel, on the bankside of Lake Como. It opened as Villa Regina at the beginning of 19th century, and since 1995 it has operated as the Grand Hotel Imperiale.  
• 45.8618459.1038642 Villa Fisogni, Via Bellini 6b, ☏ +39 333 8277 433, info@villafisogni.com. Historical villa on the lake  (updated Jul 2024)
• 45.860439.1016933 Hotel Posta, Piazza San Rocco 5, ☏ +39 031 290444. Historical 3 stars Hotel  (updated Jul 2024)

• Como — The largest city on the southwestern end of Lake Como.
• Cernobbio — A nearby lakeside town known for historic villas and gardens.
• Argegno — A scenic village farther north along the western shore.
• Bellagio — A famous Lake Como destination at the meeting point of the lake's three branches.