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GREAT TRIP
PAULA HARDY,
WRITER
Despite centuries of fame as
a tourist destination, there’s a
timeless glamour to the Italian lakes,
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especially Lago di Como with its
mountainous amphitheatre of snow-
capped Alps. One of the best ways to
see it is to walk the old mule tracks.
There are some easy walks with
fabulous views around Brunate. Pick
up a map showing the trails from the
Como tourist office.
Top: Villa Serbelloni, Bellagio, Lago di Como
Left: Market stalls in Cannobio, Lago Maggiore
Right: The gardens of Villa Monastero, Varenna,
Lago di Como
