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25 Best Things to Do in  Lake Como, Italy

By: Rossi Writes

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Italy's Most Famous Lake

The perfect destination for lovers of history and nature.

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Visit Lake Como's Towns

From Bellagio and Varenna to Como and Cernobbio, cute towns dot the lake shores. Explore as many as you can...

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Enjoy Historic Villas

Villa Monastero, Villa del Balbianello, and Villa Carlotta are a must-see...

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Catch a Ferry or a Boat

Travel around Lake Como and fall in love with splendid waterside views...

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Ride a Funicular

Historic funiculars and cable cars open far-reaching panoramas and are fun to ride...

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Learn about Silk

Lake Como is a historic centre of silk production. Learn about the local prized fabrics and shop for silk accessories...

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Shop from Local Artisans

Pop into the shops and workshops of local artisans to see and buy the wonderful things they create with their hands...

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Get to Know Historic Personalities

Many famous people called Lake Como their home. From Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger to Giuseppe Verdi, their stories are fascinating to learn...

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Discover Local Legends

See the House of the Devil on Lake Como and learn about the local belief in a mythical animal - half-bird and half-goat...

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Marvel at Waterfalls

A number of powerful waterfalls rumble around Lake Como. The most well-known ones are Orrido di Nesso and Orrido di Bellano...

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Go for a Hike

Enjoy a walk through pristine nature. There's a big variety of local trails with some of them dating back to ancient Roman times...

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Visit the Local Museums

Spend time exploring quirky local museums and excellent galleries with world-class art. The Pinacoteca Civica in Como is a case in point...

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See Castles and Forts

At Lake Como, you can visit medieval castles and forts from World War I. Castello di Vezio in Varenna is a must-see...

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Explore Churches and Abbeys

Centuries-old and preserving wonderful frescoes and carvings, Lake Como's churches, abbeys, and monasteries are a must-see...

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Have Fun at Lively Events

Many of Lake Como's towns hold spectacular events and reenactments recalling important episodes of local history...

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Tuck into Local Food

From missultin to polenta uncia, Lake Como has many local specialties. Try the lake fish, as well as the local olive oil, cheeses, and desserts,...

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Enjoy Peace and Quiet

Lake Como has many corners where you can be alone with your thoughts and the beautiful views. Especially, during the off-season...

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Admire the Architecture

Enjoy seeing Lake Como's many and varied architectural styles - from the historic and ornamented to modern-day and pragmatic...

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Stay in Luxury Hotels

At Lake Como, treat yourself to a stay in a luxury hotel - an experience to remember forever. From Villa Serbelloni to Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the choice is vast...

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Take a Flight

Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Lake Como! Book a seaplane flight for the stuff that travel memories are made of...

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Photograph Lake Como

Indulge your inner photographer (or model) and take lots of inspiring photos of the natural beauty of Italy's most famous lake...

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Swim in Lake Como

Lots of small beaches dot the shores of the lake. Many local hotels also offer swimming pools, some of which are floating in the lake...

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Take a Day Trip

Enjoy a day trip from Lake Como. Milan, Monza, Lake Garda, and even Switzerland are a short distance away...

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Celebrate Christmas

Festive markets, ice rinks, and grand illuminations make Lake Como a great place to spend a truly authentic Italian Christmas...

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Experience Small-Town Italy

Lake Como offers you insight into life in small-town Italy beyond the travel cliches...

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Circumnavigate the Lake

You can travel all around Lake Como by public transport. Trains and buses will take you to many hidden corners of this beautiful area of Italy...

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Click to find out how to get to Lake Como and nine ways to travel around Italy's most famous lake.

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