Arte y esculturas en Bellagio

Art and Sculpture

Bellagio’s artistic landscape spans from the cycling heritage of the Ghisallo pass to the neoclassical elegance of the Villa Melzi gardens. This collection features modern memorials dedicated to cyclists, motorcyclists, and the Alpini mountain troops alongside 19th-century sculptures. Highlights include the neoclassical monument to Dante and Beatrice and an eclectic mix of authentic Egyptian artifacts and Greek-inspired herms set against the backdrop of Lake Como.

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Statue to Fallen Cyclist

Located near the Madonna del Ghisallo sanctuary, this monument honors competitive cyclists who lost their lives.

Monumento ai Caduti del motociclismo

A memorial dedicated to fallen motorcyclists, situated at the Ghisallo pass.

Monumento agli Alpini

A tribute to Italy's elite mountain infantry, the Alpini.

Monumento a Dante e Beatrice

A neoclassical marble sculpture by Giovan Battista Comolli in the Villa Melzi gardens, depicting Dante Alighieri being led by Beatrice.

Grotto

A rocaille-style artificial cave located within the historic gardens of Villa Melzi.

Statue of Ancient Egyptian Dignitary

An authentic Egyptian artifact brought to Bellagio by Francesco Melzi d'Eril during the Napoleonic era.

Herm Of The Goddess Roma

A classical herm sculpture representing the personification of Rome, located in the Villa Melzi gardens.

Herm Of Athena

A stone herm depicting the Greek goddess of wisdom within the Villa Melzi garden grounds.

Sphinx

An Egyptian-style sphinx sculpture located near the lakefront paths of Villa Melzi.

Leoni

Guardian lion sculptures situated within the neoclassical landscape of the Villa Melzi gardens.

apollo

A classical statue of the Greek god Apollo, part of the decorative program of the Villa Melzi gardens.

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