Lake Como (Lago Di Como) Overview

As indicated by the luxurious villas lining its shores, Lake Como has been a refuge for the well-to-do since before the Roman Empire. But the area is not all about glitz and glamor: the stately beauty surrounding one of Europe’s deepest lakes (410m) has provided inspiration for revered artists like Rossini, Bellini, and Shelley alike. Bellagio, Menaggio, and Varenna, the three central lake towns, make for a more relaxing stay than Como, holding peaceful villages quietly tucked into the densely green slopes.

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