Often overlooked by the ritzy, iconic villages sprawled along the extravagant Lake Como, Bellano is a laid ... one of the many picturesque jewels in Italy's northern Lombardy region and boasts ...

Instead, there are small towns, botanical gardens, lakeside beaches, ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and boating, and a decidedly laid-back vibe when compared to its posher sibling, Lake Como.

The second-largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland ... Alessandro Rapinese, mayor of Como city in Lombardy, is reportedly considering a similar model to Venice's tourist ...

Nneya Richards Northern Italy’s beautiful lake region, with water nestled among the Pre-Alps, is a welcome reprieve for Italians and visitors alike from northern industrial cities. Lake Como is ...