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Places

Places on lake Como
There are several destinations for those who want to "live" on Lake Como.
The area offers numerous possibilities for every taste or cultural trips to Como Lecco, relaxing walks in the pleasant village of centrolago with the opportunity to visit the numerous villas; trips to the green valleys of the area; opportunity to enjoy all water sports in northern part of the lake (called Alto Lago).
 

Como

Città di ComoComo is situated at the south of the western branch of Lake Como, in a small valley surrounded by foothills. The settlement is not only an immense periphery, even by a beautiful old town that goes from the shores of the lake to the medieval w ...

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Lecco

leccoLecco is on the far southern tip of Lake Como, in a narrow strip of land almost level in the basin formed by rocky mountains. The city offers many opportunities to visit: the beautiful Basilica of St. Nicholas, dedicated to the patron saint of ...

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Bellagio

BellagioBellagio is the most popular resort of Lake Como, it is a jewel in landscape and architecture, surrounded by fortifications, characterized by typical soft colors of the houses leaning against each other, the narrow, winding lanes that lead to ...

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Gravedona

GravedonaGravedona is located in a stunning position and has a charming old town, with its narrow alleys, steep and endless stairways, with houses huddled together with portals and ancient facades. Because of historical, artistic and religious reasons it is c ...

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Cernobbio

Cernobbio, with its ancient origins, is today one of the most famous and popular town of Lake Como. The old town is picturesque, and the country offers upscale hotels and restaurants, including the famous Villa d'Este, built in 1568 for Cardi ...

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Moltrasio

The picturesque village, famous tourist resort of Lake Como, is lying on the banks of the lake and clinging to the slopes of Mount Bisbino. On the slopes of the latter there are several quarries from which a gray-blue stone was extracted known and us ...

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Laglio

Charming town, full of light and perfume, a hamlet of Laglio is Torrigia, on the promontory that extends into the middle of the lake: this is the narrowest point between the banks of Lake Como and is also the point of maximum depth, 410 meters .
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Blevio

The country of Blevio consists of seven villages, mostly climbing on steep slopes of the mountains behind.
From almost all the houses of the village you have a wide and beautiful sight that made Blevio the selected site, in the past, for the co ...

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Torno

Torno is located in a beautiful position on a promontory and is characterized by the typical features of the medieval village: narrow winding alleyways, houses with stone doorways with wrought iron decorations on the windows.
In the village are ...

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Nesso

The ancient town of Nesso is made by picturesque groups of houses scattered on the mountain slopes and along the lake: in his surroundings we remind the hamlet Careno, a pretty village in the shape of inverted triangle made of stone houses cli ...

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Abbadia Lariana

Probably of Roman origin, Abbadia Lariana was named from the ancient Benedictine abbey of San Pietro, built in the first half of the ninth century. The building, which now stands along the main road, has been lavishly remodeled in the late nin ...

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Mandello del Lario

Mandello lies on a peninsula at the foot of Grigne, and offers views of the west bank of the Lecco branch with the Corni diCanzo and the long green ridge, studded with bordering villages, which reaches Bellagio.

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Menaggio

Menaggio lake ComoMenaggio is situated in a beautiful position at the point where begins the valley that goes , through Porlezza, to Lake Lugano and Switzerland.
Thanks to its location easily accessible and very scenic, with views extending over to Bellagio and ...

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Varenna

Varenna is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Como, the town's historic center has an enviable panorama: in front of the village depart the three branches of the lake and the view stretches from green promontory of Bellagio to the most distant tow ...

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Tremezzo

The village lies on the western shore of the lake, opposite Bellagio and the mild climate and its wonderful location have made Tremezzo a resort famous all times: to this is due the presence of many luxurious villas and parks. The imposing vil ...

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Lenno

Lenno is hidden deep in a cove, and thanks to its unique position offers a protective and particular aspect of the lake. The lakeside is picturesque, nearby is the church dedicated to Santo Stefano and the Romanesque Baptistery of the l ...

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Griante-Cadenabbia

Griante lies on a broad plateau opposite the peninsula of Bellagio, just where the Lario reaches its maximum amplitude.

The town has different hamlets, the most famous of which is Cadenabbia, which lies on the shore of the lake. The town ...

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Argegno

Located in a large inlet on the western shore of Lake Como, at the mouth of the Valle d'Intelvi, the town has a mild climate even in winter.

Argegno has certainly Roman origins: it is a typical lake village, it is characterized by the mout ...

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San Siro

The village of San Siro consists of several hamlets and is situated in an area characterized by rocks overlooking the lake. The most important localities are Acquaseria, Santa Maria and Rezzonico, a village of ancient origins. Th ...

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Lezzeno

The territory of the town of Lezzeno stretches for seven miles along the shore of the lake.
It has a particular characteristic, due to its geographical location: the town is untouched by the rays of the sun in winter (to be precise, from the da ...

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Bellano

On the eastern shore of Lake Como, surrounded by a magnificent background, at the mouth of the river Pioverna, there is Bellano, a beautiful and flourishing tourist and industrial center.

With a beautiful lakefront, where many roads lead i ...

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Domaso

Domaso

DomasoLocated just north of Lake Como, formerly a fishing village, Domaso has preserved intact over time the characteristics of its past history: the historic center is characterized by narrow streets and steep alleys.

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Dongo

Today Dongo is an important touristic and industrial center, but the old center of town, overlooking the bay, as well as extending to the villages of Martinico and Barbignano, is the testimony of a past rich in historical events.

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Colico

The town of Colico is the last of the eastern shore of Lake Como and is surrounded by a magnificent scenery of mountains. Colico is the largest town in the northern part of the lake, and offers its visitors many opportunities for recreation and enter ...

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Gera Lario

Gera Lario is a small town placed at the end of the west bank of the Alto Lario, today is a popular holiday destination for water sports enthusiasts. In support of these activities are modern private and public facilities including the new lid ...

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Dervio

Dervio is located at the mouth of Valvarrone and is divided in two parts by the river that, flowing down from the valley, has formed over the centuries a vast and verdant plain with a large delta before entering into the waters of the lake.

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Sorico

Sorico is an ancient fishing village founded in 1432 after Olonio was once again destroyed by flooding from the river Mera.
Its territory extends to include the river Mera, a part of Lake Mezzola and Pian di Spagna, which since 19 ...

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