Lake Como
Lombardy's famous water
Lake Como is a deep glacial lake in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, known for its dramatic Alpine scenery and centuries of wealthy residents.
The lake's shores are lined with villas, gardens, and resort towns that have attracted aristocrats, artists, and celebrities: They spent a week at Lake Como.
The Italian name is Lago di Como.
Northern Italian administrative region
- MilanLombardy's capital city
- BellagioLakeside Italian commune
- villaStately country residence
- aperitivoPre-dinner drink ritual
espresso · gelato · risotto · polenta · cappuccino · limoncello · trattoria · piazza
Watercraft recreation
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- windsurfingSailing while standing upright
ferry · lido · sunbathing · hiking · cycling · walking · watersports · picnicking
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- picturesqueVisually pleasing, paintable
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
- postcardMailable picture souvenir
terraced · verdant · lush · majestic · enchanting · spectacular · gardens · mountains
Of frozen rivers
- alpineOf high elevations
- watershedDrainage area boundary
- catchmentArea collecting water runoff
- limnologyStudy of inland waters
hydrology · inflow · outflow · tributary · depth · basin · shoreline · peninsula
Large country residences
- yachtsLarge recreational sailing vessels
- celebritiesWell-known public figures
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- boutique hotelsSmall distinctive lodging establishments
designer · opulence · affluence · glamour · prestige · elegance · sophistication · high-end
Lombardy
Northern Italian administrative region
aperitivo · espresso · gelato · risotto · polenta · cappuccino · limoncello · trattoria · piazza · dolce vita
boating
Watercraft recreation
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
windsurfing · ferry · lido · sunbathing · hiking · cycling · walking · watersports · picnicking · promenade
panorama
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- picturesqueVisually pleasing, paintable
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
postcard · terraced · verdant · lush · majestic · enchanting · spectacular · gardens · mountains · reflections
glacial
Of frozen rivers
limnology · hydrology · inflow · outflow · tributary · depth · basin · shoreline · peninsula · promontory
villas
Large country residences
- yachtsLarge recreational sailing vessels
- celebritiesWell-known public figures
- exclusiveLimited to one group
boutique hotels · designer · opulence · affluence · glamour · prestige · elegance · sophistication · high-end · gourmet
Lake ComoBlackpool
Lancashire resort town
Benidorm · Atlantic City · Coney Island · Las Vegas Strip · Times Square
Lake ComoIndiana
Midwestern state, nineteenth admitted
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