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THE LAKES at a glance

1 LAKE COMO

DIMENSIONS Lake Como has a surface area of 146 square kilometres, a shoreline of 170 kilometres and a maximum depth of 410 metres.

REGION Lombardy

GEOGRAPHY Como has the most irregular shape of the Italian lakes: an upsidedown ‘Y’. The surrounding scenery is varied, from gentle, grass-covered hills and wooded valleys to dramatic, jagged mountain rocks.

OVERVIEW Boasting some of the most iconic, beautiful lake towns in Italy (Bellagio, Menaggio) and some mighty impressive lakeside villas, Como has a reputation as a perfect romantic retreat and as

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