Nestled at the foot of the Alps, Lake Como is dotted with dreamy villages and historic lakefront villas, backed by lush ...

Tourists visiting the picturesque and posh Italian lakeside town of Como have always been spoiled for choice when it comes to souvenirs, from fridge magnets and keyrings to snow globes and ornaments.

Lake Como was formed by glacial motion roughly 10,000 years ago. Equipped with azure water, idyllic villages, and dramatic mountain views, it’s easy to see how Italy’s Lake Como has become one of ...

Built in 1766 by an aristocratic Austrian family, Villa Gina was reportedly named after a character in the 18th-century Stendhal novel “Chartreuse de Parme,” part of which is set on Lake Como. The ...