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Como Photo Gallery
Ideas and ideas for your holiday on the lake.
This Como Photo Gallery depicts the city, its surrounding territories, valleys and the internationally acclaimed Lake Como.
It is an art city full of charming boroughs like, Menaggio, Cernobbio and Bellagio. A succession of villas and gardens scattered along the lake front, with sailing solutions that will allow you to fully appreciate its beauty.
The valleys' natural landscape and the sight of the Alps serve as a "terrace" for Brunate, with its aristocratic architecture and culinary specialties like freshwater fish. Como will also astonish you with its delicacies.
This Como Photo Gallery makes part of a larger project that provides a comprehensive look of Lombardy's provinces through images taken by members of local communities, since they are the most suited to tell their everyday history and wonders.
This page dedicated to Como has been made with the collaboration of LakeComo and Le vie del viandante, who provided every photo and information on the numerous things to see and do here.
Como and its lake offer the possibility of engaging in various activities and experiences. Relaxing, cultural and sportive initiatives await more adventurous types. Browse the gallery to get ideas for an unforgettable lake vacation!
Architectural structures, churches, castles, ancient monasteries, villas and gardens surrounded by lush vegetation facing the water among the mountains. Lake Como is a treasure trove of localities that wait to be discovered.
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Small picturesque villages, featuring stone houses perching on the lake shores or localities famous for their beauty all over the world. They keep the lake's ancient charm alive.
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Feel the thrill of flying in a hydroplane in order to discover the city and Lake Como's most suggestive corners from above. The world's oldest hydroplane school, plus several other flight and paragliding schools offer the chance to engage in these exciting sports with complete freedom and safety.
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Lake Como boasts 7 golf courses, making them an ideal destination for fans of this sport. All fields are easy to get to from Milan, Switzerland and all surrounding airports.
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From silk to rocking horses, the masterful artworks of Canova and Italian Rationalism, furniture creation and Alessandro Volta's battery, from prehistoric times to World War II... museums in the area are small treasure chests of art, history and culture.
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With its countless parks, forests and reservations, the Province of Como is the ideal destination for those who wish to stay near the lakeshore and enjoy the quiet, wellness treatments and outdor sports activities in a highly cherished natural landscape.
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Just take the cable care to change your perspective in an instant. Just like the one in Brunate, to watch the city from above along its medieval walls and Roman settlement. Or the cableway of Pigra, in order to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the lake.
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Blooming gardens, waving hands seen greeting from boats, blue skies and countlesss scents. Romantic encounters and festivals in squares, refreshing fountains and fireworks that light up evenings. Furthermore: music, music and more music! Lake Como is an hymn to joy from may through october.
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As the birthplace of Terragni, Como boasts some important architectural structures from Italian Rationalism. This city is a must-see for architects from all over the world. Take a walk at the "rationalism district" and take the chance to visit the Island of Comacina.
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To taste local products and be entrhalled by this basin and hills are the experience that made Lake Como famous. From rice to fish, cheese and sweets, each flavor speaks volumes about a land that is as green as its mountains and as blue as its waters.
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Zoca de l'Oli is surrounded by olives and fourteen chapels of the Ossuccio Sacro Monte, with its statues and frescoes waiting to be discovered. It is frequented by pilgrims along the climb to the sanctuary of Beata Vergine del Soccorso in Tremezzina. A World Heritage Site since 2003.
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°Gardens in the area's villas are romantic places by definition in collective imagination. Villa Olmo, Villa del Grumello, Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi, Villa Balbianello… a kiss among the alpine roses and azaleas of Lake Como is the most coveted there is.
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Walking slowly among ancient trails, between lush mountains and steep cliffs; a break at the plains near clear lakes, a sojourn in a mountain shelter and a descent into the valleys. Real trekking lovers will love the Province of Como.
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