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- Lake Como
Lake Como
The pristine waters of Lake Como (known locally as Lago Di Como)
are framed by craggy backdrops and magnificent villas festooned
with bougainvillea perch over its watery banks, an ideal holiday
retreat. Three long lakes converge to form Lake Como, joining in
the Centro Lago area with the four towns of Bellaggio, Tremezzo,
Menaggio and Varenna. These can be visited via the boats and buses
connecting the towns in all three areas of the lake. Cultural areas
of interest include Como's duomo, which combines the best of Gothic
and Renaissance elements. Contiguous to this lies the former
communal palace, the Broletto and two blocks from here is the
Church of San Fedele. While on holiday in Lake Como, scenic vistas
can be explored from a funicolare to Brunate. Hiking trails lead
off from here with overnight accommodation en route in the form of
baite (modest guesthouses). Across the lake is the Tempio Voltiano,
a memorial museum devoted to Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the
battery. There is an outdoor market in Como every Tuesday and
Thursday morning and the whole day on Sunday, great for holiday
bargains.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.