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Features of a holiday on the Lake Como
Tourists come to Como to relax by the pure water, breathe clean mountain air, and admire architectural sights of interest. By the way, this place is often visited by celebrities, whom you may spot on a walk. Some buy real estate in this region of the majestic lake. Here you can meet Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Andriy Shevchenko, and even Silvio Berlusconi.
The lake’s shores are covered with greenery: chestnut trees, pomegranates, fig trees, cypresses, and other species grow here. In the water there are various fish species, including carp and trout.
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Guide to the Lake Como
Lake Como is located in northern Italy and is one of the most popular tourist attractions. We will tell you what draws travelers from all over the world to this place and why it is so beloved.
Como is the third-largest lake in Italy and the deepest in Europe. Its length is 47 kilometers, its width — 4 kilometers, and the basin depth is 410 meters.
The lake lies north of Milan, at an elevation of two hundred meters above sea level. The body of water got its name from the nearby town on its shores, which bears the same name.
Tourists come to Como to relax by the pure water, breathe clean mountain air, and admire architectural landmarks. By the way, this place is also frequently visited by celebrities, whom you might spot on a walk. Some buy magnificent real estate in this lake region. Here you can meet Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Andrei Shevchenko, and even Silvio Berlusconi.
The shores of the lake are covered with greenery: chestnut trees, pomegranates, figs, cypresses, and other species grow here. Different fish species live in the water, including carp and trout.
Local attractions worth highlighting are the famous villas where well-known people live, have lived, or have visited. For example, the Pliniana villa in Torno, which was visited by Napoleon Bonaparte, George Byron, Stendhal, and Giuseppe Verdi.
One of the most popular places for travelers is Bellagio — a small town located on a promontory, famous for the villa that is actually the headquarters of the Rockefeller foundation. The home of the famous composer Franz Liszt is also located here. By the way, this place was visited by U.S. President John Kennedy as well.
During your vacation at Lake Como, we recommend visiting Castelul di Vezio in Perledo, which is one of the most beautiful in this region. The castle can be reached via a drawbridge.
The refined cuisine of these places attracts many tourists. Be sure to try missoltini (dried lake fish), polenta, and many other delicious dishes.
