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With a jumble of streets, restaurants and shops, this lively town on Lake Como has appeal for all. We recommend boat and bike tours to see the town from all angles.

Bergamo situated only 43km (27 miles) from Milan, the walled hilltop town of Bergamo is an enchanting place with a wealth of medieval, Renaissance and baroque architecture. Visitors should avoid the lower town (Bergamo Bassa) and head for the Piazza Vecchia in the heart of the upper town (Bergamo Alta), with the Palazzo della Ragione, restaurants, shops and the Torre della Civica

Lake Como is more tranquil and wooded than Lake Garda, although here too, you can head easily for more rugged terrain. The lake is a reminder of bygone holiday elegance, with a steamer cruising between resort towns and stately gardens open to the public.

Lake Garda, Italy's biggest lake, is long and slim with a southern shore of low, rolling hills, and a contrasting northern end which is surrounded by towering mountains.

Laglio is a small municipality at the south western end of the Lake Como. For many, Laglio was put on the map in 2002, when the actor George Clooney settled down there. The locals are committed to preserving the feel and character of the town, but warmly welcome visitors who they are keen to enjoy the atmosphere.

Laglio is a small municipality at the south western end of the Lake Como. For many, Laglio was put on the map in 2002, when the actor George Clooney settled down there.

Milan's designer clothes and furnishings are a major attraction for many fashion-conscious tourists, but not all Milan's pleasures are expensive. Sitting outside a cafe by the fantastic Duomo and admiring the well-dressed world go by, or indulging in a spot of window-shopping is enjoyable and rather more affordable. In Milan's museums and galleries are some great works of art, while more simple pleasures include climbing up to the Duomo's roof and enjoying the tranquillity and the view over the city to the mountains. The Brera and the Navigli (canal) districts are both appealing for evening strolls

The pre-Roman origins of this village are confirmed by votive altar from the second century A.D. that belonged to the people called the "Ausuciates", who gave the village their name. In the area, there was a reflourishing of churches, such as the Romanesque Church of San Giacomo in spurano or that of Santa Maria Maddalena in the hamlet of Ospedaletto. At the foot of the mountain, which rises above the village, there is the Santuario of Beata Vergine del Soccorso (Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Rescue).

Varenna is built upon a rock at the foot of a mountain which rises almost vertically above it, leaving the skeleton of a ruined ancient castle exposed to the sky.

Verbania bills itself as "A garden on the lake": this is the image of itself with which Verbania, welcomes visitors. Gardens and parks are a major attraction, an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing holiday with, as backdrop, the breathtaking beauty of Lake Maggiore.

Thought to have been founded by Julius Caesar, Viggiu is now famous for it's churches and the group of local artists who are known for their skill with stone carving.