Vesta Italian Villas - Como Apartment- Vicinity - rental apartment in como center close to the lake

Como Dal Lago

Transportation
Closest airport: Milano Malpensa, Milano Linate
Closest train station: Como FS; Como Ferrovie Nord

“Como is an absolutely fabulous place for holiday. There is no need to rent a car and the city provides plenty of music festivals, and lots of opportunity to see the lake by boats.”
The Langes, PA

Como Apartment
(sleeps 2, center of town)

Apartment Location
The apartment is located in the historical center of Como, which is mainly a pedestrian area. The building dates from 1400 and has the typical "corte", which is an interior courtyard. The apartment is on the third floor, and is reached by climbing about 36 steps. Nearby parking garages offer weekly passes. A nice cafe-gelateria is just outside your doorstep; a grocery store is within walking distance and larger supermarkets are about half a mile away. Chic shops and boutiques are an irresistible temptation! Take a stroll on the lakefront promenade, 5 minutes away on foot.

Local Area
Como is a well known, stylish city at the tip of the western branch of Lake Lario, also known as Lake Como. The city was founded in 196 BC and evolved in subsequent ages. These ages can be traced in Romanesque churches, medieval buildings, Gothic and Renaissance styles, as well as the Rationalistic architecture of the thirties. Strolling around you can enjoy the elegant atmosphere, the peaceful lake. Admire the Duomo, the Broletto which is the ancient town hall, S. Fedele and S. Abbondio churches. An interesting site is the Tempietto Voltiano, which houses a small museum dedicated to Volta, the inventor of the battery. Como is also famous for the production of silk: you can visit the silk museum and, of course, shop for beautiful accessories. For a breathtaking vista, take the funicular railway to Brunate and enjoy the view! The beautiful mountains offer great paths for hikers. On the lake you can go sailing, or simply take one of the many boat tours offered.

Owner Recommended Restaurants
Plenty of good restaurants are within walking distance. For local cuisine try Il Solito Posto. For wine tasting, the enoteca I Gradoni. For good pizza go to Il Pomodorino.

Day Trips
	The best way to visit the lake area is by boat. However, you can also do so by car, traveling along the narrow and picturesque road on the lake's border or taking the ferry. Among the places to visit: Bellagio, Cernobbio, Argegno, Menaggio, Gravedona, Colico, Varenna and Lecco.
	Lake Lugano also offers beautiful scenery. You can visit its Italian side as well as its Swiss side. On the Italian side, Campione (about 23 miles) is famous for its casino, while on the Swiss side you should visit Lugano (about 30 miles) for great shopping and a modern art museum that regularly hosts world class exhibits.
	Varese is worth a visit, with its Palazzo Estense and Castello di Masnago. The area is also well known for manufacturing of shoes (about 40 miles).
	Monza boasts the Villa Reale and a beautiful park, where the famous Formula One racing circuit is located. The pedestrian area in the center of town has great shops and the Duomo nestles right in the middle of it (about 40 miles).
	Another city to explore is Bergamo. It is divided into two sections: the "citta' alta", higher section, is the historical section; the "citta' bassa", lower section, is the trendy shopping area. Taste the savory polenta taragna in Bergamo or the nearby valleys (about 62 miles).
	Milano is the world capital of fashion. It also offers many art treasures, as well as a rich cultural and social life. Traditional must see sites include the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, the Castello Sforzesco, da Vinci's Last Supper, S. Ambrogio church, Brera museum and via Montenapoleone. Milano's happy hour, the pre-dinner cocktail, is a tradition, as well as a trendy habit (about 36 miles).
	The Certosa di Pavia, the famous monastery, is about 60 miles away.

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“Como is an absolutely fabulous place for holiday. There is no need to rent a car and the city provides plenty of music festivals, and lots of opportunity to see the lake by boats.” The Langes, PA

Contact Us by 1-800-786-5760 or e-mail

“Como is an absolutely fabulous place for holiday. There is no need to rent a car and the city provides plenty of music festivals, and lots of opportunity to see the lake by boats.”
The Langes, PA