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A magnet for painters, poets, writers, as well as Hollywood actors (George Clooney owns a villa here), Lake Como continues to lure millions of tourists from around the world each year.

Just an hour's ride from metro Milan, Lake Como towns are steeped in art and culture, lending a feeling of deep satisfaction beyond their breathtakingly beautiful location in the Italian Alps.

The first stop for most visitors is the central town of Como, easily accessible by regularly scheduled trains from Milan's Centrale or Cadorna train stations (the latter featuring direct service from Milan that regularly spills tourists out on the main ferry dock).

From here, get acquainted with an entire schedule of cheap boat service that navigates the lake's more northern regions to other such scenic towns as Mennagio, Bellagio and Varenna.

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Como train station.	Como promenade.	The ferry to Bellagio.
Villa del Balbianello, on the lake's western shore.	View from Bellagio.	Bellagio street scene.

More about the Lake Como around the Web:

Going to Lake Como - New York Times Travel - Brief overview of the area with illustrative map including places to go, where to eat and stay, with related resources.

Slow Travel Italy - Lake Como travel guide, restaurants, things to do - Check out insider tips on what to see and do, with emphasis on where to eat!

Lake Como - Wikipedia - The complete guide with historical background, tourist attractions, sweeping photo gallery, and related resources.

In Italy Online - Lake Como - The beauty of Lake Como with eye candy photos and descriptions of scenic attractions.

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