Italy

Como Lake – Varenna

Włochy - Varenna

Among a lot of towns of Lake Como, the most impressive is Varenna. This little town with the population of 1000 residents is situated around 60 km from Milan and 20 km from Lecco.

Włochy - Varenna

The most convenient way to get there is by train from Milan or by ferries which shuttle between Como Lake towns.

Włochy - Varenna

We went there at the beginning of August – peak tourist season in Italy.

Włochy - Varenna

Taking into account our previous trips and the fact that we have no luck for  good weather we weren’t surprised that was cold, windy and rainy.

Włochy - Varenna

When in Poland was a scorching heat, there was only 18 degrees.

It’s no wonder that the train station was completely deserted. Only beautiful aroma of coffee wafted from nearby café indicated that there was a civilization.

Włochy - Varenna

Coffee is inseparable element of our every trip to Italy. I drink there hectoliters of coffee which supports my vital functions during siesta and small hours. This sometimes makes me drowsy next day.

Włochy - Varenna

So to summon up the energy for the rest of the day, according to the rule “hair of the dog”, we decided to start the day with typical “nutritious” Italian breakfast – croissant with coffee.

Włochy - Varenna

Włochy - Varenna

The café was also deserted and as it turned out later the whole Varenna is a city where one can have a rest from noisy Milan or Como city.

Włochy - Varenna

Włochy - Varenna

There’re no up-market hotels or shops like in nearby Bellagio. We saw only few residents and most of the restaurants and cafes were closed.

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Even on Sunday, there weren’t any worshippers in Chiesa di San Giorgio church.

Włochy - Varenna

The lack of tourists creates a unique atmosphere of this little town characterized by picturesque buildings and alleys.

Włochy - Varenna

Varenna is situated on the steep slope, below the ruins of the former frortress – the castle called Castello di Vezio. Unfortunately in view of poor weather conditions we decided to visit only the town.

Włochy - Varenna

Varenna surprised us with its intensive colors even in the dark, unpleasant day. Townhouses are painted in the every shade of the rainbow. It seems that every color of the building is unique. Some of the townhouses were decorated with paintings and colorful shutters.  

Włochy - Varenna

Włochy - Varenna

The picturesque Love Promenade stretches along rocky beachfront. It leads through arcades and a bridge from which amazing view of the Como Lake unfolds.

Włochy - Varenna

Włochy - Varenna

Who I am... I'm just an ordinary girl, who once believed that dreams come true, and since then, I’ve been pursuing them consistently. My adventure with travelling started in 2008 and since then, I've seen a lot of interesting places which I describe on my blog. I’m interested in the history and culture of the countries that I visit and that’s why I travel as much as I can. However, in addition to the preservation of my memories, the main purpose of the blog is to show you that dreams come true and you can travel often and cheap!

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