The pearl of northern Italy, Lake Como is the very embodiment of poetry. Among its many surrounding villages, one stands out ...

This charming town has fewer official attractions than either Bellagio or Varenna but is still worth a stop and a stroll ...

Planning a trip to Lake Como? Here’s everything you need to know: what to see, where to eat, and how to make the most of ...

Discover how to visit Como, Bellagio, and Varenna on a scenic Lake Como day trip from Milan. Includes a step-by-step ...

The artist Nancy Cadogan first visited Lake Como in 2002 with her boyfriend, ... Bellagio is the most frequented spot on Lake Como, which attracts 1.4 million visitors a year.

To get to Bellagio, one of the most visited towns on Como, you have to take the C30 direct bus from San Giovanni station. The fare is about 4 euros (around $4.40) and takes a little more than an hour.

Tell someone you’re headed to Lake Como and their face changes – eyes get misty, their smile wistful (if they’ve been) and if they haven’t, you’ll pick up a hint of jealousy.

If you want to live like 19th-century nobility, a stay at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni will give you a very clear picture. Perched on the tip of charming Bellagio, where the two arms of Lake Como ...