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    ITALY’S GREAT SILK CITY

    Dec 03, 2020 1 minute

    emmed in by snow-capped peaks with picture-perfect villages on the water, Lake Como is known for its fabulous vistas. But the scenic resort town is also renowned as the country’s silk capital. Silk production in Como dates back to the 15th century,

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