From 1943 to 1954, this 19th-century crenelated extravaganza on Italy’s largest lake was home to Mussolini.
Today it’s the hotel of choice of many a high-end traveler, with 2 members of staff for every guest and a Michelin-starred restaurant overseen by Baiocco.
Sometimes inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places. Take the humble bridge. How much thought do we give to a thing that simply transports us from one place to another? Necessity and practicality are words rarely associated with beauty, but our selection of 10 of the world’s best bridges could make you see these majestic structures through new eyes.