On Lake Como, leisure gets an upgrade. You can sip a Negroni in a centuries-old piazza, hike up to a castle before lunch, and still have time for a swim beneath a waterfall—all before the evening ...

Nestled on Lake Como's western shore is the small town of Lenno, which is simply brimming with Italian charm. It sits just over 40 minutes north of the more popular Como, along the Tremezzina stretch.

Lake Como, famed for celebrity weddings, offers diverse towns like Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio connected by ferries. Visitors enjoy slow travel, local cuisine, and scenic hikes. Best visited April ...

Well-known for its convenient connections to Milan and Switzerland, Como’s pride is the stunning cathedral ( Duomo di Como ), which sits in the city center. Beyond touring the grand cathedral, ...

Several times a year, I’m fortunate enough to cruise up and down the deep waters of Italy’s mountain-fringed Lake Como. I have explored the tourist sights and lesser-known villages, the stately ...

Stars like George Clooney frequent this scenic corner of northern Italy, but you might be surprised by how affordable it can be. Here’s an insider’s guide. By Valeriya Safronova Lake Como, in northern ...