Inspired by the Italian tradition of la villeggiatura, when noble families would decamp from the city for long summer seasons of rest and relaxation, Passalacqua is an immaculate and immersive window to another world. Enveloped by verdant manicured gardens on the shores of Lake Como, this 18th-century palazzo gives modern-day visitors a tantalising glimpse into Italy’s indulgent past.
Passalacqua’s elevated position provides it with some of the best views on the lake, giving you a front-row seat to a kaleidoscopic palette of colours and moods. The interiors are every bit as dazzling. Soaring spaces of gleaming marble and intricate stucco are festooned in shimmering Como silk taffeta curtains and lit by ornate candelabras of Murano glass. Dotted throughout are artworks and antiques lovingly gathered from across Italy, all perfectly positioned in their stunning new home.
