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Lake Como (Italian: Lago di Como [ˈlaːɡo di ˈkɔːmo], locally [ˈkoːmo] [a]), also known as Lario, [b] is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 square kilometres (56 sq mi), making it the third-largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore.
From Golasecca culture to the contemporary age, passing through the Romans and many foreign occupations. Everything you need to know about Como history.
Lake Como, lake in Lombardy, northern Italy, 25 miles (40 km) north of Milan; it lies at an elevation of 653 feet (199 metres) in a depression surrounded by limestone and granite mountains that reach an elevation of about 2,000 feet (600 metres) in the south and more than 8,000 feet (2,400 metres)
Lake Como is of glacial origin, dating back to the last Ice Age, around 10,000 years ago. It’s famous ‘Y’ shape was formed from the movement of an enormous glacier, which also displaced the huge mounds which now form the promontory, known as Bellagio which divides the two ‘legs’ of the lake.
Como’s lake front was lined with a boatman’s heaven specked in hydrofoils, ferries, steamers, sailboats, and the local “Lucias” a rowboat with standing rowers. One of Como’s best known silk firms was the establishment of Antonio Ratti who’s been established since 1945.
Como, city, Lombardia regione (region), northern Italy, rimmed by mountains at the extreme southwest end of Lake Como, north of Milan. As the ancient Comum, perhaps of Gallic origin, it was conquered by the Romans in 196 bce and became a Roman colony under Julius Caesar.
The history of Lake Como is a captivating tapestry of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and artistic inspiration. From its glacial origins to its Roman legacy, the lake’s enduring allure has drawn visitors and luminaries alike, making it a truly remarkable destination in the heart of Italy.
Officially called Lario, Italy’s third-biggest lake has been drawing visitors since the 18th century, when it was a popular stop for European nobles on their grand tours.
The history of the Lake Como starts since ancient times, when the lake surroundings got populated due to their strategic position between the northern regions and the Pianura Padana.
From the beauty of the unspoiled landscape to the masterpieces of Lombard artists, from silent valleys to the frescoes of the 15th and 16th centuries, from the splendid villas of the 19th century to the churches and mansions of the Baroque.