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PART TWO: REZZONICO

Como is regarded as the central city on Lake Como today. However, the rich history of our lake reveals a time when the area was fragmented into independent dominions that occasionally even clashed in conflict.
This fragmentation arose from the decline of the Roman military roads that once linked Lake Como to Rome and Germany. Following the fall of the Roman Empire, these routes fell into disrepair, making water travel essential.

Located in the northern part of Lake Como, Rezzonico appears as a quaint village today, but it was once a pivotal centre of power in the Italian peninsula.
A large castle, which is still inhabited, dominates the landscape of Rezzonico and occupies a substantial portion of it. 
The Della Torre di Rezzonico dynasty, also known as the Torriani (both translate to ‘Of/From the Tower’), originated here and exerted considerable influence over much of northern Italy, particularly from the 12th century onward.

The Della Torre di Rezzonico family was accustomed to establishing branches in important Italian cities by seizing available opportunities.
For example, in the Middle Ages, they played a role in the foundation of Alessandria (my birthplace) during the time of Frederick Barbarossa, ruled over Milan, and in addition to Venice, they also started another branch in the historically rival Maritime Republic of Genoa.

It is the legacy of the Della Torre dynasties that forms the powerful link between Lake Como and Venice.
Following this, our fascinating journey begins in Rezzonico, where we explore the remnants of Roman dominion, understand its medieval heritage, and learn about its relationship to water.
Next, our third episode continues in Venice, where we will also marvel at Ca’ Rezzonico, the magnificent building along the Canal Grande which now houses the Museum of the 18th Century.

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Special thanks to Antonio Calzolaro, former director of the G. H. Villa Serbelloni Bellagio, and his wife Maria Elena Della Torre for introducing me to the wonders of Rezzonico for the first time.

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