Tag: Como

In, At or On Lake Como: Bothered by Grammar

You know me (or maybe not), I’m really not one to complain. My Mom taught me, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all,” but (yes, you knew a ‘but’ was coming, didn’t you?) I sometimes see English grammar mistakes that make my blood boil! As a former English language […]

Lario Express, Vintage Electric & Steam Trains to Lake Como

ELECTRIC AND STEAM LOCOMOTIVE WITH CARRIAGES FROM THE 1930S “CENTOPORTE”, TRUNK – LOMBARDY Lario Express Historic train from Milano Centrale to Lecco September 12, 2021 BOOK TICKETS Tourist itineraries on Lake Como TOURIST PROGRAM ONLY HISTORICAL TRAIN The historic train leaves from Milano Centrale with destination Lecco, crossing the Lombard hinterland and accompanying travelers to […]

Orrido Di Bellano – Natural Waterfall and Gorge in Bellano, Lake Como

One of Italy’s most beautiful natural spectacles is just 90 km from Milan. It’s called the Orrido di Bellano. A natural waterfall and gorge carved into the rocky mountainside of the pre-alps in the city of Bellano on Lake Como. It is said to be in the making for over 15 million years. It’s a natural gorge carved by glacial waters of the […]

Villa La Gaeta

Located in the town of San Siro on the north western part of Lake Como, Villa La Gaeta occupies an entire promontory.Designed by architects  Gino and Adolfo Coppedè  and completed in the early 1920’s, the Art Nouveau architecture with Liberty elements intertwines with a strong stone structure. The villa is private property and cannot be […]

Milan to Lake Como, Life at Villa Ucci Luxury B&B

Balancing City Life in Milan and Lakeside Living at Lake Como – On the road to Bellagio in the village of Onno at Lake Como, the Villa Ucci Luxury B&B sits embraced by a lush green estate overlooking a private beach, the pre-Alps and the mirror-like waters of Lake Como. We met Danilo and Martina […]

The Obamas Visit Lake Como

Big news! The Obama family is visiting Lake Como this weekend! They will be guests at Villa Oleandra in Laglio, famously known as George Clooney’s lakeside getaway. Security has been heightened and large fines will be imposed if you even try to get within 300 meters of America’s most historical family. Darn! I really wanted […]

The Blessed Frog, Duomo of Como

In Piazza del Duomo in the small city of Como, the cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, is considered one of northern Italy’s most beautiful treasures. The Duomo of Como took over 340 years to complete with work beginning in 1396 and completion in 1740. The building itself is a timeline of architectural styles from […]

90 minute Painting Experience Lake Como

Join an Italian artist to create your own watercolor painting of Lake Como, in a setting that’s inspired painters for centuries. Amid the historical gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, you’ll create your own work using little-known techniques under the supervision of Abele Vadacca, a prestigious sculptor and painter. No experience is necessary, and all […]

Find the Best Flights to Lake Como

Find the best flights and hotel combinations to Lake Como with Kiwi.com. This page featured affiliate links which means I may earn something, but there is no additional cost to you. To get to Lake Como it is best to fly into Milan-Linate, Milan-Malpensa or Bergamo-Orio al Serio airports.



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