Bellagio

Bellagio is a name used for two distinct places, each notable in its own right: a town in Lombardy, Italy, on the shores of Lake Como, and a luxury resort city on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, United States.

Bellagio, Italy, is a comune in the Province of Como. It sits at the tip of the Bellagio promontory where Lake Como divides into its southern arms. The town has a well-preserved medieval core with narrow streets, stairways, and waterfront promenades along the lake. It is known for historic villas and landscaped gardens, including the gardens of Villa Melzi and the grounds associated with Villa Serbelloni. Tourism is a major part of the local economy, with visitors arriving by ferry to connect with other towns around the lake and to explore the scenic setting, villas, and religious sites.

Bellagio, Nevada, is a resort city on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip in the Las Vegas Valley. Opened in 1998, it was developed by Steve Wynn and drew its name from the Italian town. The property features a luxury hotel and casino, multiple restaurants, and a range of entertainment options. Its most famous feature is the Bellagio Fountains, a large outdoor water show synchronized to music. The resort also includes the Cirque du Soleil production O, as well as the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, which display seasonal floral arrangements and artwork.

Both uses of the name reflect a association with elegance and spectacle, one rooted in a historic lakeside town and the other in a landmark modern resort.