Lake Como
Lake
Como – Also called "the star with three
points", is made up of three branches, united in a charming
central lake, but separated by different styles and cultures;
The Colico branch is savage and pure, the Lecco branch is a
natural jewel and the Como branch is refined and elegant. Lake
Como occupies a very strategic position as it is not far-off
are Lake Maggiore, the city of Milan, the capital of finance
and fashion, and Lake Lugano in Switzerland.
Local Places of Interest and Activities
Como - Como is a lively and pleasant town with an appealing
historical centre and a scenic location at the southern end
of the east branch of Lake Como. The impressive cathedral, Duomo,
was built and added to over a period of four centuries, so you
can admire Gothic and Renaissance features including some fine
tapestries and paintings. The town’s earlier cathedral
(built in the tenth century), San Fedele, is another fine sight,
as are the tall nine-hundred-year-old gateway, Porta Vittoria,
and the Romanesque church Sant’Abbondio. For a short trip
out of town, take the funicular up to the top of the hill above
Como, where you can enjoy spectacular views. Como has been for
centuries the world leader in the production of silk, and now,
with China as a tough competitor, Como silk industry has specialized
itself in high quality and design.
Bellagio
and the Villas and Gardens of Lake Como - This is a
simply beautiful excursion around the lower part of Lake Como
admiring enchanting villas and gardens: Villa Carlotta and Villa
Balbianello, just to mention two of them. But, not only! While
sailing towards Bellagio, you can have a look at the villas
of Versace or of George Clooney and of some other VIPS who spend
quite a lot of time on Lake Como. Once reached Bellagio, a beautiful
hilly town in a picture-perfect location 
on
the promontory where the lake separates into two branches, you
have other two gardens to visti: Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni,
the gardens of the Rockfeller Foundation. To end the day in
a good day, have a nice cup of tea on the terrace of the Grand
Hotel Villa Serbelloni.
Bellinzona
and Lugano - As Como is on the border with Switzerland,
take the opportunity to visit Bellinzona, the town famous for
its three castles.
For
lunch, we suggest a vineyard (surprise! This part of the Swiss
territory, called Ticino, is very well known for the high quality
of its Merlot wine!) before driving to Lugano and enjoy some
shopping in the famous Via Nassa.
Milan
- Being in Como, you cannot skip one day of visiting and shopping
in the nearby Milan.
The city can be reached by car or, more easily by train (just
30-minute journey). Once there, you have a wide choice of things
to do: The Last Supper, the Duomo, the Castello, the Galleria
and then the Shopping Triangle is yours: enjoy the truest fashion
shopping in Italy.
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