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340 N OR T HER N I T AL Y

NORTHERN ITALY
PIEDMONT • VALLE DVV ’AOSTA
LIGURIA • LOMBARDIA • VENETIA • EMILIA-ROMAGNA

HE NORTHERN THIRD OOFNN chalets, simple and homely; lakes
Italy encompasses aa such as C
Como, Maggiore and Garda
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the Dolomites, through thhe Veneto plain has its share
lakes of Lombardy, to two of Palladian villas and
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strips of Mediterraneann other aristocratic houses
coast and the great Venetoo plain. tu
urned into hotels. Also well
There is a similarly wide choice ofde choice ofof serv
served are the great cities of the
types of hotel. In the mountains are north, most notably Milan and the
traditional Alpine and Tyrolean incomparable Venice.
ARGEGNO ASOLO

Belvedere Simple and good value, in a dreamy Villa Cipriani In a beautiful medieval hilltop
position on the shores of Lake Como. Although village this former home of poet Robert Browning
rooms are small, they all have private shower or is a sophisticated hotel with a heart, a jewel of
bath and the best have wonderful lake views. The the ITT Sheraton group. Bedrooms are gracious
lady of the house is Scottish – hence the tartan (try for an ‘exclusive’ or terrace room) and there
bar. Her Italian husband is an accomplished cook, is a charming garden with commanding views.
and eating on the terrace is a special pleasure. The hotel is popular with wedding parties.
N Via Milano 8, 22010 Argegno, Como. Map p334 C2. N Via Canova 298, 31011 Asolo, Treviso. Map p335 E3.
§ 031 82 11 16. ` 031 82 15 71. $ capp.belvedere@ § 0423 52 34 11. ` 0423 95 20 95.
libero.it 0 b. Rooms 17. ∂ z ¢ Nov to March. $ villacipriani@sheraton.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 31.
/ MC, V. ¡¡ z ∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

ASOLO BERGAMO
Albergo Al Sole In a superb position, perched Agnello d’Oro Tall, narrow inn on a tiny square
above Piazza Maggiore, a cool, sophisticated in the city’s medieval core. Cosy restaurant; the
hotel with plenty of luxurious touches. bright bedrooms verge on the basic.
N Via Collegio 33, 31011 Asolo, Treviso. Map p335 E3. N Via Gombito 22, 24129 Bergamo. Map p334 C3.
§ 0423 52 81 11. ` 0423 52 83 99. $ info@ § 035 24 98 83. ` 035 23 56 12. 0 b,l,d.
albergoalsole.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 23. ¡¡¡ Rooms 20. ¡
BELLAGIO BERGAMO
La Pergola Tucked away in tiny Pescallo, just to Gourmet Eating on the shady terrace is a main
the south of Bellagio, is this rustic, old-fashioned, attraction at this città alta restaurant-with-rooms.
family-run hotel with a splendid view. Bedrooms are large and light. Good bathrooms.
N Piazza del Porto 4, Pescallo, 22021 Bellagio, Como. N Via San Vigilio 1, 24129 Bergamo. Map p334 C3.
Map p334 C2. § 031 95 02 63. ` 031 95 02 53. § ` 035 437 30 04. $ il.gourmet@tiscali.it 0 b,l,d.
$ lapergola@tin.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 11. ¡¡ Rooms 11. ¡