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60 thoughts on “Lake Como: The Jewel of Lombardy”

  1. Great post! I read it with interest and really loved your pictures. They captured the whole ambience perfectly. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

    1. It is very kind of you, Evangelina! It feels somehow great to receive compliments from an Italian when writing about Italy ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Many thanks! And by luck, you can meet some A-Celebrities here ๐Ÿ˜‰ I am not a fan of George but I don’t mind to have a photo with him haha

    1. Thank you, em ๐Ÿ™‚ Khi nร o cรณ thแปi gian thรฌ bay qua Milan rแป“i ฤ‘i tร u lรชn Como. A nghฤฉ 1 weekend thรดi lร  ฤ‘แปง rแป“i. ฤแบนp nhฦฐ Thแปฅy Sฤฉ แบฅy mร  giรก cแบฃ thรฌ vแบซn rแบป so vแป›i bรชn kia biรชn giแป›i ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. I can see why many A-list celebrities decided to buy properties on the banks of Lake Como. It really looks beautiful, pristine, serene, and charming at the same time. Those pretty houses around the lake add to this place’s allure.

    1. They are simply magnificent, isn’t it?When i was on the ferry, I was awed by those villas too. I asked myself who are the owners of those gorgeous properties: a celebrity, a politician or even a mafia boss ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. I think we can assert that in Italy we have a Lake District, too, LOL. Lake Como is just the most famous to a certain public because of Clooney, but there are plenty of charming lakes (big and small). Have you seen other Italian lakes?

    Great photos, as usual! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    1. Thank you, Sara! I only know two more lakes: Lake Garda and Lake Iseo. But unfortunately I have not been in any of them. I guess you must know well about Garda, right? Not far from home ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Yes, it’s not very far! It’s very famous among German tourists, who have literally colonized it from decades, lol.

        I find quite strange that another important lake is not as known as others to Non-Italians: it’s Lake Maggiore, which is very beautiful.

      2. Just googled Lake Maggiore. It looks as gorgeous as Lake Como, and it is not so far too. Feel a bit pity that we missed it ๐Ÿ™
        The first time I have heard about Lake Garda, I thought it was somewhere in Bavarian. The German call it Gardasee, so I thought it is somewhere in German soil ๐Ÿ™‚

      3. In fact I thought it was quite strange that you knew about Lake Iseo (which is smaller) and not Maggiore. But I bet that the Christo art (?) installation brought new fame to it! Anyway, Lake Maggiore is amazing, really.

        Eheh, it’s some sort of German colony, as I said. You go there and you found shops with German signs everywhere, lol. Germans LOVE spending their vacations at the lakeside and Garda is probably their favorite.

  4. As an Italian, I appreciate that someone tells about my country’s less-known jewels! Great article as usual – the Practical Information are the best!

    1. Thanks a lot for your compliment! I really appreciate it ๐Ÿ™‚ I found it is a bit pity that people just follow mainstream and forget about the existence of such beautiful place. Milan is great, but it is not the only interesting place in the region. I intended to visit Bergamo as well. But no luck, it was pouring rain ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. I agree. Too often, people are trapped in tourist destinations like Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan. They are absolutely worth visiting, but there is more about Italy than just these cities.

  5. That’s awesome! I didn’t know Lake Como was so close to Milan!! Do you know of any companies that operate day tours from Milan to Como? I would looove to go (but I’m only spending 1.5 day in Milan)…

    1. Unfortunately, I do not know any tour operator to Lake Como. But if you do not have much time you can visit it within 1/2 day. Bellagio might be too far, but other villages and villas are worth visiting as well.
      I suggest you check the timetable of the ferry first (link in my post), and plan the train accordingly, so that you don’t lose time waiting for the ferry. There are a lot of trains from Milan to Como. And I think the last trip from Como to Milan is at 19:00 (you have to check Trenitalia again ๐Ÿ™‚ )

      1. Hey thanks so much for the inspiration – it’s absolutely my idea of a perfect day excursion! I managed to find an operator through the mighty powers of Google, just waiting for their reply on pick up point. Can’t wait!! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

  6. I love your practical tips, Len! Perfect as I will be heading to Lake Como this May (Milan-Venice-Lake Como trip) I’m new at blogging and have just created my page at https://pilgrimsparadise.wordpress.com/ I hope you can visit my page too. I have recently created 4 entries on Switzerland and I have links to my vids for our holidays in Iceland, St Ives UK, Rome/Florence/Vatican. Fellow travel enthusiasts do drop my travel blog and hope you find something that interests or inspires your future travel.

  7. Nice post!! I am from the area and I love reading about it! If you liked the area and happen to come again, I advise you to also come visit Lake Lugano and the city of Lugano in Switzerland!

    1. Thanks a lot for the tips, Lexi! Actually, I intended to cross the border to Lugano when I was in Como. But it was pouring rain, so the plan was unfortunately cancelled. If I were in Lombardy again, I would definitely go there, and maybe a visit to Bergamo as well. Too ambitious, I guess ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. I’m glad that I can help you make the decision ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you will have great time there (and a lot of sunshine)! Cheers!

  8. Beautiful beautiful – I remember seeing this post from you. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Seeing it again just brings back so many memories of my trip there. I actually have a very similar photo to your Bellagio photo. I need to post more often (if only I have more time in my day!!) ๐Ÿ˜Š

    1. Your memory serves you well, Jolene ๐Ÿ˜‰ I did indeed publish this post before. It’s pity to leave the old posts in archive where no one will read it ๐Ÿ˜›
      How about joining the photo challenges? You don’t have to write so it doesn’t take much time. And I would love to see your photo of Bellagio ๐Ÿ˜€

      1. Hahah, I like your strategy ๐Ÿ˜
        I hope to have some time during my holidays to start thinking about what I want to write! Iโ€™m going to Canada and NY in a week ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. Nice! Summer vacation, I guess ๐Ÿ™‚ I really want to visit Canada. But the ultra-long flight is a real deterrent ๐Ÿ˜› How long will you be there?

      3. Yep, I really need a holiday. 3 weeks.
        Donโ€™t worry about the flights! Watch a few movies, read a book or write some blog posts and it will be gone quickly. ๐Ÿ˜Š

      4. Well, I can survive 6-7 hours flight. But I don’t think I can sit on the plane for 12-13 hours, continuously ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Thanks for your compliment! Most of the time, I use a Fuji X-30. It’s a compact camera but the photo is pretty good, especially the colour. I don’t have to edit much ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Hi.

    Thank you for this interesting post. Our intention was to go to Italy and to see Lake Come this summer, but then came Covid-19 and our trip was cancelled. Sigh.

    Have a wonderful day!

    1. Sorry for the very late response ๐Ÿ™ Askimet somehow marked your comments as spam, thus I couldn’t see the notification. Too bad that your plan was ruined by Covid-19. I hope that you can re-do it next year! Stay safe ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. I feel like I am just using repetitive superlatives and adjectives when I am browsing and reading your Posts because they are all beautiful. Your stunning Photography plus your idyllic way of storytelling doesnยดt make me feel so heavy reading it.Just the right information but then itยดs so appealing that makes me envious of your travel adventures.Thank you for sharing your trips and practical tips.
    You definitely succeeded in bringing this little paradises to people who are dreaming to see them.

    Are you a professional Photographer? you should definitely make a travel book!

    1. Haha no, I’m not a professional photographer. Honestly, I don’t even understand all the technique info of my camera. I do have some travel books. But for personal use only, I’ve never published them ๐Ÿ˜› Btw, thank you for your support! I greatly appreciate it.
      (sorry for the late response, spam-checker failed again)

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