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Picture grand villas, hanging wisteria, majestic Alpine vistas, lanterns casting a glow over waterfront restaurants.… Welcome to Lake Como. Though summer crowds threaten the lake's serene aura and slightly faded old-money gentility, the allure of this spectacular place endures. It's the consummate pairing of natural and man-made beauty.
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- Natural Beauty
- Art and Culture
- Food and Wine
Experiences
- Travel the length of the lake by ferry, hopping off to visit the villages, villas, and gardens or staying on board to enjoy the ride and the view.
- Bellagio, perched on the point that splits the lake, is famed for its bougainvillea-lined stairways and impossibly enchanting ambience. The central location makes it an ideal overnight base.
- In addition to being an elegant resort, the town of Como is Europe's silk-production capital. Wander its cobblestone streets, stop at the 15th-century Duomo, and visit the Silk Museum.
- Take the ferry to Tremezzo, where you can tour two of the lake's most impressive estates, Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello.
Festivals
- The Como Festival, held in July, is a celebration of jazz, classical music, and dance.
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