Why is Bellagio called Bellagio?

Mirage Resorts announced a name change in July 1995, stating that the resort would be named Bellagio, after the village of Bellagio, Lombardy in northern Italy. The resort's designer, Jon Jerde, had been vacationing on Lake Como. Impressed by its beauty, he convinced Wynn to come see the area.



The Bellagio Las Vegas is named after the town of Bellagio, which is situated on the shores of Lake Como in Italy. The town is world-famous for its elegance, stunning lake views, and classic Italian charm. When developer Steve Wynn conceived the resort in the mid-1990s (opening in 1998), he wanted to bring that sense of European luxury and "timeless beauty" to the Las Vegas Strip. The centerpiece of the resort—the 8-acre man-made lake with its iconic dancing fountains—is a direct tribute to the waters of Lake Como. Inside, the theme continues with marble floors, ornate ceilings, and the famous Fiori di Como glass ceiling by Dale Chihuly. By choosing this name, the resort aimed to distinguish itself from the "kitschier" themes of the time, positioning the Bellagio as a sophisticated "Disney for adults" that focused on high-end art, fine dining, and architectural grandeur.

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Discovering Bellagio while walking Come and discover Bellagio on a panoramic walk through the noble villas and ancient hamlets. The 22 suburbs scattered over the vast area of land stretching from the lakeside (229m above sea level) to the top of Mt. San Primo (1,686m above sea level)…

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Discovering Bellagio while walking Come and discover Bellagio on a panoramic walk through the noble villas and ancient hamlets. The 22 suburbs scattered over the vast area of land stretching from the lakeside (229m above sea level) to the top of Mt. San Primo (1,686m above sea level)…

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Bellagio, Italy, is a popular choice for those visiting Lake Como's glamorous shores. Not only is it beautiful in its own right, but it's the perfect base to explore the rest of the area.

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