Shaped by ancient glaciers and known for its distinctive “Y” form, Lake Como is the third-largest lake in Italy and one of the deepest in Europe. In this complete guide you will discover the best things to see and do on Lake Como, and all the information you need to plan your trip.
Lake Como, lake in Lombardy, northern Italy, 25 miles (40 km) north of Milan; it lies at an elevation of 653 feet (199 metres) in a depression surrounded by limestone and granite mountains that reach an elevation of about 2,000 feet (600 metres) in the south and more than 8,000 feet (2,400 metres)