By: Rossi Writes
EXPLORE ITALY
The perfect destination for lovers of history and nature.
From Bellagio and Varenna to Como and Cernobbio, cute towns dot the lake shores. Explore as many as you can...
Villa Monastero, Villa del Balbianello, and Villa Carlotta are a must-see...
Travel around Lake Como and fall in love with splendid waterside views...
Historic funiculars and cable cars open far-reaching panoramas and are fun to ride...
Lake Como is a historic centre of silk production. Learn about the local prized fabrics and shop for silk accessories...
Pop into the shops and workshops of local artisans to see and buy the wonderful things they create with their hands...
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...
See the House of the Devil on Lake Como and learn about the local belief in a mythical animal - half-bird and half-goat...
First-hand tried and tested!
A number of powerful waterfalls rumble around Lake Como. The most well-known ones are Orrido di Nesso and Orrido di Bellano...
Enjoy a walk through pristine nature. There's a big variety of local trails with some of them dating back to ancient Roman times...
Spend time exploring quirky local museums and excellent galleries with world-class art. The Pinacoteca Civica in Como is a case in point...
At Lake Como, you can visit medieval castles and forts from World War I. Castello di Vezio in Varenna is a must-see...
Centuries-old and preserving wonderful frescoes and carvings, Lake Como's churches, abbeys, and monasteries are a must-see...
Many of Lake Como's towns hold spectacular events and reenactments recalling important episodes of local history...
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,...
Lake Como has many corners where you can be alone with your thoughts and the beautiful views. Especially, during the off-season...
Click to read the ultimate travel guide for Lake Como - when to visit, what to see, where to stay, how many days to spend here. Everything's covered!
Enjoy seeing Lake Como's many and varied architectural styles - from the historic and ornamented to modern-day and pragmatic...
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...
Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Lake Como! Book a seaplane flight for the stuff that travel memories are made of...
Indulge your inner photographer (or model) and take lots of inspiring photos of the natural beauty of Italy's most famous lake...
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...
Enjoy a day trip from Lake Como. Milan, Monza, Lake Garda, and even Switzerland are a short distance away...
Festive markets, ice rinks, and grand illuminations make Lake Como a great place to spend a truly authentic Italian Christmas...
Lake Como offers you insight into life in small-town Italy beyond the travel cliches...
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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