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142  THE LAKES OF NOR THERN IT AL Y

Lake Como

This lake, which is also known as Lario, is the third largest
in Italy and the deepest (410 m, 1,345 ft). It is shaped like
a sprawling upside-down Y, with the arms of Como, Lecco
and Colico. The Como shore is the most developed, with
numerous restaurants and hotels, as well as a scenic road
that follows the ancient Strada Regina, lined with elegant
villas and aristocratic gardens. The Lecco area has more
stark scenery and small coves. You may spot the typical
“Lucia” boats, named after the heroine in Manzoni’s The
Betrothed, which was partly set here.

w . Bellagio
Its position at the junction of the
arms of the lake and the spectacular
view from the Spartivento point
make this one of the most popular
spots on Lake Como.

The bell tower on
Santa Maria Maddalena San Siro
at Ossuccio is one of
the symbols of the lake. J

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1 . Como
Construction of Como’s Duomo began
in 1396 and ended in 1740 with the Sala Cadenabbia
huge dome. Next to it is the elegant Comacina Lenno Tremezzo
13th-century Broletto, the old town hall.
Isola Bellagio
Comacina
Argegno
Lake Como J
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Lezzeno
Limonta
0 kilometres 5
Nesso
0 miles 5 Sala
Vassena
Careno
Torrigia
Ùrio
Moltrasio
Pognana
Lario
Cernobbio J Torno J
Belvio
Travernola
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Como Brunate
2 Cernobbio
The 16th-century Villa d’Este
Key in Cernobbio, now a famous
Ferry routes hotel, is surrounded by
beautiful landscaped
gardens with many fountains.

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Eyewitness Travel LAYERS PRINTED:
Starsight template “UK” LAYER
(Source v2.7)
Date 24th April 2013
Size 125mm x 217mm