Passalacqua is proud to announce its new book created in collaboration with Assouline. PASSALACQUA: A Love Letter to Lake Como, celebrates this storied 18th Century Villa and its timeless bond with this magnificent destination.
Once home to composer Vicenzo Bellini, whose spirit still echoes through its salons and hallways, this beloved property embodies the Italian dream and idyllic summer on the lake. Named the World’s Best Hotel in 2023, Passalacqua is a serene and captivating retreat, with just 24 elegantly refined rooms and suites with breathtaking terraced gardens that flow down to the waterfront.
Owners, Valentina, Paolo, and Antonella De Santis, closely collaborated on this visually rich volume, blending exclusive art and photography with personal reflections from those who’ve lived its story. Beloved guests and friends such as J.J. Martin, Emily Fitzroy and Zach Weiss added a deeply personal layer to this visual journey and have made this book not just a tribute to a place but a real love story.
The book has been thoughtfully brought to life by its visionary authors, Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla, who have blended their shared passion for art, beauty, and style through Daria’s refined visual sensibility and Andrea’s elegant, expressive illustration style.
