<p>Lake Como remains a deep, Y-shaped lake in the north of northern Italy, loved for historic villas, gardens and steep green hills.</p>

<p>The best-known towns are Como, Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna, and public ferries connect each of them.</p>

<p>April, May, September and early October are the nicest times to visit, since high summer brings heat and crowds.</p>

<p>Bring flat, comfortable shoes, as stairs and cobbled lanes are everywhere. read more here </p>