The town of Como is one of the most fascinating in Lombardy. Its history goes back to the Romans, who founded the first township. To visit: the Cathedral, San Fedele Church and the Church of San Abbondio outside the town walls.
Lecco: the districts around the historical centre make this city a great melting pot between art, history, culture and nature. The tourist is welcomed in a small city abounding with literary mementoes thanks to the countless reminiscences of Manzoni masterpiece, the novel “The Betrothed”.To see: Villas. Gardens, the sumptuous residences that spangle the waterfront hillsides and the Brianza area, bear eloquent witness to the lake's enduring appeal over the centuries, their lush gardens endowed with monuments of great beauty.
The Brianza area between lake Como and Milan is rich of cultural treasures and artistic landscapes. The Brianza lakes are the setting for elegant patrician houses built in the last centuries by noble families from Milan.The varied landscape is constantly shaped by its inhabitants and comprises old churches, modern furniture industries, parks and much more.. Except for golf, the area offers opportunities for every kind of outdoor sports such as windsurfing, canoeing, water-skiing; other sports include horse-riding, paragliding, cycling, and skiing.
And more over: boats trips on the lake or you can take the funicular or the cable car to see the panorama from the top. You can try your luck at the Casino at Campione d’Italia.
For those who want to spend a relaxing holiday Lake Como is certainly the perfect destination with its shores and SPAs.