Lake Como is one of the most beautiful sites in Europe. It lies at the foot of the Alps in the province of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is called Lago di Como in Italian. The lake covers an area of 56 square miles (145 square kilometers). It is a natural widening of the Adda River. Lake Como’s shores are lined with handsome summer homes, fine gardens, and fertile vineyards. Thousands of tourists visit Como, the chief town on the lake, each year.
