Towns
Town profiles grouped by area: Ramo di Como, Ramo di Lecco, Triangolo Lariano, Centro Lago and Alto Lario.
Abbadia Lariana on Lake Como: the Setificio Monti Silk Museum, the Cenghen waterfall and the Sentiero del Viandante. Discover what to see and do in this village on the Lecco branch.
Albavilla, between Como and the Triangolo Lariano: the celebrated crotti, Monte Bolettone and the Sanctuary of Madonna di Loreto. A complete guide to what to see and do.
Albese con Cassano, in the Triangolo Lariano: the Romanesque Church of San Pietro, the Water Ethnographic Museum and historic villas. What to see and do.
Argegno, on Lake Como's western shore: a picturesque village, the cable car to Pigra and the gateway to Val d'Intelvi. The lake's deepest point is here.
Asso, in the heart of the Triangolo Lariano: a thousand years of history, the oldest pharmacy in the Como area and the routes to the Corni di Canzo. What to see and do in Asso.
Barni, a small village of the Vallassina in the Triangolo Lariano: the Crezzo pond, views of the Grigne and the nearby Madonna del Ghisallo. What to see.
Bellagio, the Pearl of Lake Como: Villa Serbelloni, Villa Melzi, the historic centre and Monte San Primo. A complete guide to what to see and do in Bellagio.
Bellano on Lake Como: the Orrido with its suspended walkways, the Cà del Diavol and the Sentiero del Viandante. Discover what to see and do in Bellano.
Blevio, on Lake Como's eastern shore: Villa Troubetzkoy, the Parco Mosaici and its seven hamlets. Discover what to see and do in Blevio, near Como.
Brienno, among the most beautiful villages of the lower Lario: stairways, underpasses and the Linea Cadorna tunnel. Discover what to see in Brienno, on Lake Como.
Brunate: the historic funicular from Como, the Voltiano Lighthouse and panoramic views of the Alps. Discover what to see in Brunate and how to reach it by funicular.
Caglio, in the Triangolo Lariano: the open-air museum dedicated to painter Giovanni Segantini and the Sanctuary of Campoè. What to see and do in Caglio.
Canzo, capital of the Triangolo Lariano: the Corni di Canzo, the Abbey of San Pietro al Monte and Lake Segrino. Discover what to see and do in Canzo.
Carate Urio, on the western shore of Lake Como: Romanesque churches, the Castello di Urio and the Via dei Monti Lariani. What to see and do in Carate Urio.
Caslino d'Erba: the Sanctuary of San Calogero, the karst caves and the celebrated local goat cheese. Discover what to see and do in Caslino d'Erba, Triangolo Lariano.
Castelmarte, between Erba and Canzo: a small farming village in the Triangolo Lariano, amid historic farmsteads and green hills. Discover what to see in Castelmarte.
Cernobbio, the first village on the lake after Como: Villa d'Este, Villa Erba and Monte Bisbino. Discover what to see and do in Cernobbio, Lake Como.
Civate, in the Triangolo Lariano: the Abbey of San Pietro al Monte, a Romanesque jewel, and Lake Annone. Discover what to see and do in Civate.
Colico, at the northern tip of Lake Como: the Abbey of Piona, the Forte di Fuentes and winds ideal for windsurfing and sailing. Discover what to see and do in Colico.
Colonno, on the western shore of Lake Como: a medieval village in the Zoca de l'Oli, starting point of the lake's Greenway. What to see in Colonno.
Como, the provincial capital: the Cathedral, Giuseppe Terragni's rationalist architecture and the funicular to Brunate. A complete guide to what to see and do in Como and on the lake.
Cremia, western Alto Lario: San Vito beach, Monte Bregagno and ancient Romanesque churches. Discover what to see and do in Cremia.
Dervio, on the eastern shore of Lake Como: the fortified village of Corenno Plinio, award-winning beaches and water sports. What to see and do in Dervio.
Domaso, Alto Lario: Italy's windsurfing and sailing capital thanks to the breva wind, with Villa Camilla and Domasino wine. Discover what to see and do in Domaso.
Dongo, Alto Lario: the Museo della Fine della Guerra at the site of Mussolini's capture in 1945. Discover the history and what to see in Dongo.
Dorio, on the eastern shore of Lake Como at the foot of Monte Legnone: a small village amid olive trees, quiet beaches and scenic trails. What to see in Dorio.
Dosso del Liro, a valley behind Gravedona: a mountain village amid unspoiled nature and alpine traditions. Discover what to see in Dosso del Liro.
Erba, gateway to the Triangolo Lariano: historic centre, Villa Ceriani and a lively commercial life between Lake Como and Lake Pusiano. Discover what to see in Erba.
Esino Lario, a panoramic balcony over Lake Como: the Museum of the Grigne, an alpine village known for hosting Wikimania. Discover what to see in Esino Lario.
Eupilio, in the Triangolo Lariano near Lake Pusiano: a quiet farming village, historic churches and trails among the hills. Discover what to see in Eupilio.
Faggeto Lario, between Como and Nesso: scenic hamlets, beech woods and glimpses of the lake away from mass tourism. What to see in Faggeto Lario.
Garzeno, in the hinterland of Gravedona: a valley of chestnut woods, mountain pastures and hiking trails away from the lake. Discover what to see in Garzeno.
Gera Lario, the northern tip of Lake Como: the Pian di Spagna nature reserve, birdwatching and landscapes between lake and mountains. What to see in Gera Lario.
Gravedona ed Uniti, capital of the Alto Lario: the Romanesque baptistery of Santa Maria del Tiglio and Palazzo Gallio. Discover what to see in Gravedona.
Griante, above Cadenabbia on the Como branch: the Cappella Sant'Anna, the Belvedere panoramic point and views over Bellagio and Tremezzina. What to see in Griante.
Laglio, on the western shore of Lake Como: Villa Oleandra, George Clooney's former residence, and striking views over the lake. What to see in Laglio.
Lasnigo, in the Triangolo Lariano: the Romanesque church of San Alessandro with its frescoes, and views between the Val d'Assino and the Moltrasio hills. What to see in Lasnigo.
Lecco, on the lake branch of the same name: the Manzoni-related sites, the Resegone and the lakefront. A complete guide to what to see and do in Lecco.
Lezzeno, between Nesso and Bellagio: the Grotta dell'Orso, secluded beaches and panoramic hamlets on the Como shore. Discover what to see in Lezzeno.
Lierna, on the eastern shore of Lake Como: the ruins of the Castello di Castello, Blue Flag beaches and scenic trails. What to see in Lierna.
Livo, hills above Domaso: an agricultural village amid vineyards and olive groves, with panoramic views over the lake. Discover what to see and do in Livo.
Longone al Segrino, on the small Lago del Segrino: nature, loop trails and tranquillity in the heart of the Triangolo Lariano. What to see in Longone.
Magreglio, Triangolo Lariano: the Santuario della Madonna del Ghisallo, patron saint of cyclists, with its museum and views over the lake. What to see in Magreglio.
Malgrate, opposite Lecco on the eastern branch of the lake: a lively lakefront, bars and restaurants, and views of the Resegone. Discover what to see and do in Malgrate.
Mandello del Lario, eastern shore: the Moto Guzzi Museum, the Grigna and hiking trails. Discover what to see and do in Mandello del Lario.
Menaggio, crossroads between Lake Como and Lake Lugano: historic centre, lakefront, golf and hiking on the Via dei Monti Lariani. What to see in Menaggio.
Moltrasio, western shore of Lake Como: Villa Passalacqua, home of Vincenzo Bellini, and exclusive views of the lake. What to see in Moltrasio.
Montemezzo, hills above Gravedona: a small panoramic village amid terraced vineyards and lake views. Discover what to see in Montemezzo.
Italy's smallest municipality by population, at the foot of the Resegone: 30 residents, an open-air contemporary art museum, and a single access road from Ballabio.
Musso, Alto Lario between Dongo and Rezzonico: the Sasso di Musso, a historic site of the medieval Lario, and views over the lake. Discover what to see in Musso.
Nesso, on the Como shoreline: the Orrido, a spectacular gorge with waterfall and medieval bridge, among the most photographed destinations on the lake. Discover what to see in Nesso.
Oliveto Lario, on the eastern shore between Onno and Limonta: historic olive groves, tranquil beaches and views of the Bellagio headland. What to see in Oliveto Lario.
Peglio, hills above Gravedona: a panoramic village among vineyards, olive groves and views of the lake and mountains. Discover what to see and do in Peglio.
Perledo, above Varenna: Vezio Castle with its falcons, views over the Lecco branch and trails through the hamlets. Discover what to see in Perledo.
Pianello del Lario, Alto Lario: the Museum of the Larian Boat, the history of navigation on the lake, between beaches and olive groves. Discover what to see in Pianello.
Pigra, above Argegno: reachable by cable car, it offers one of the most spectacular views of Lake Como. Discover what to see and do in Pigra.
Pognana Lario, between Como and Nesso: a small tranquil village overlooking the lake, among olive groves and panoramic paths. Discover what to see in Pognana Lario.
Ponte Lambro, on the Lambro river between Erba and Asso: a tranquil village at the gates of the Triangolo Lariano. Discover what to see in Ponte Lambro.
Proserpio, a small comune of the Triangolo Lariano between Erba and Asso: tranquility and authentic hilly landscapes. Discover what to see in Proserpio.
Pusiano, on the lake of the same name: the Isolino dei Cipressi, beaches and water activities just a short distance from Lake Como. Discover what to see and do in Pusiano.
Rezzago, among the small municipalities of the Triangolo Lariano: quiet, woods and authentic scenery away from the tourist routes. What to see in Rezzago.
Sala Comacina, facing the Isola Comacina: the only island on Lake Como, ancient history and restaurants with a view. Discover what to see in Sala Comacina.
San Siro, western Alto Lario: the village of Rezzonico with its castle, among the most picturesque destinations on the lake. Discover what to see in San Siro.
Schignano, Val d'Intelvi: famous for its Carnival with traditional wooden masks, amid woods and unspoiled nature. Discover what to see in Schignano.
Sorico, at the northern tip of the lake: the Pian di Spagna reserve, a nature oasis between Lake Como and the Mera. Discover what to see in Sorico.
Sormano, Triangolo Lariano: famous for the extremely steep Muro cycling climb and the highest athletics track in Italy. Discover what to see and do in Sormano.
Stazzona, hills above Dongo: a small mountain village amid woods and views over the Alto Lario. Discover what to see and do in Stazzona.
Tavernerio, on the outskirts of Como: a residential village amid green hills, historic villas and proximity to the Lario's main town. Discover what to see in Tavernerio.
Torno, on the Como shore: the church of San Giovanni with its Holy Nail relic, Villa Pliniana and a maze of lanes facing the lake. What to see in Torno.
Tremezzina, a municipality born from the merger of Tremezzo, Lenno and Mezzegra: Villa Carlotta, botanical gardens and the most scenic stretch of the Centro Lago. What to see.
Trezzone, hills above Dongo: a small village amid chestnut woods and views over the Alto Lario. Discover what to see and do in Trezzone.
Valbrona, between Erba and Asso: a mountain village amid woods and trails, a starting point for the peaks of the Triangolo Lariano. What to see in Valbrona.
Valmadrera, between Lake Como and Lake Annone: the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Lavello and trails towards the Cornizzolo. What to see in Valmadrera.
Varenna, on Lake Como's eastern shore: the Sentiero del Viandante, Villa Monastero, Villa Cipressi and the fishing village. What to see in Varenna.
Veleso, among the smallest villages of the Triangolo Lariano: quiet, woods and views over the Val d'Assino. Discover what to see and do in Veleso.
Vercana, Alto Lario between San Siro and Dongo: a small panoramic village overlooking the lake, far from mass tourism. What to see in Vercana.
Zelbio, among the green villages of the Triangolo Lariano: meadows, woods and views over the Val d'Assino and the lake in the distance. Discover what to see in Zelbio.
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