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Como is a pleasant town, located on the south-western branch of the upside-down “Y” shaped lake. Como combines culture, commerce and industry, and...

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Bellagio is one of the most charming of the resorts located at the centre of the upside down “Y” shaped Lake Como. The historical centre is very...

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Varenna is a peaceful and small resort on Lake Como, structured in the Roman period, with a medieval village and castle (Castello de Vezio), from...

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Menaggio is a popular holiday destination, located on the western shore of Lake Como. It’s a commercial and services centre, very well connected...

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On the southern shores of Lake Garda is the popular holiday destination of Sirmione. It’s reachable easily by bus from Verona or Brescia (which are...

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Desenzano del Garda is a modern and busy town founded in the Roman era. Because of its geographical position, it’s more than a holiday destination:...

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At the northern edge of Lake Garda, Riva del Garda is a pleasant tourist destination. The Rocca fortress and museum dominates the waterfront. It is...

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On the western shore of Lake Garda, there is pleasant tourist resort: Gardone Riviera, divided into Gardone di Sotto (Lower Gardone) where the...

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Milan is the most convenient city to fly into the Italian lakes, especially Como. Como’s main station (“San Giovanni”) is connected...