Como — the postcard city

A little while ago, tornado from Switzerland, enchanted by the view I noticed from the windows of the train, I decided to make a short stop in Como. I must say that I only regret having had little time and my visit lasted so short, because the city is extraordinary.

Located a few steps from Switzerland and near Milan, Como overlooks the left branch of Lake Como. It only takes a few minutes and from the lake you pass to the mountain: on one side lies Mount Brunate that you can easily reach by funicular, on the other the Baradello Castel, built in 1100 by Barbarossa.

The castle is only reachable on foot, through a beautiful path in the middle of the woods, but I assure you that it deserves every effort, because from there you can admire a wonderful panorama of Brianza and the first basin of the lake.

The historic center surrounded by the ancient walls is closed to traffic and is full of clubs and shops. Around you will see beautiful streets and houses, almost all historic. Two other stops not to be missed are the church of San Fedele and the Duomo, which has nothing to envy at the Cathedral of Milan.

Thanks to its fabulous climate, Como is full of greenery and flowers that often hide historic villas. Such as Villa Olmo, venue for conferences and exhibitions, and no less interesting is the Villa Saporiti, both overlooking the lake.

If you have enough time, take a boat ride around the lake. It is spectacular especially in spring and summer when the flowers are in full bloom. Zigzagging between banks you will notice the beautiful villas and gardens, villages climbing the steep banks, the mountains that are reflected in the blue waters of the lake.

No wonder the beautiful George Clooney and equally beautiful Brad Pitt bought the villas located right on the shores of the lake. When I finally win the Lotto, I'll do it too!