Como, on the lake of the same name, is one of Italy’s premier resorts. The town includes many examples of medieval architecture.

Many of the beautiful villas along the lake are open to the public: walk through the villas and their gardens, famous for exotic and unusual plants and statuary.

Como is a center of silk manufacture, so it’s a wonderful place to shop for items made from this classic fabric. At the end of a leisurely day on the lake, dine on a local specialty: shad caught in the very lake now twinkling in the starlight.

Unusual museums include a silk museum and a model train museum. Nearby is Campione d’Italia, home of one of Italy’s three casinos.

Explore Como’s hotels on this page and make a reservation online to take advantage of special web-only rates.