Certainly, this land is beautiful... magnificent ridges are harmoniously combined here with waters of the crystal-clear lake and the human touch in the form of refined architectural constructions and centuries of history are waiting to reveal their secrets.

Lake Como is one of the biggest lakes with a surface of 145 sq km and the deepest lake in Europe with a depth of 410 m. It is located in the northern region of Italy, near Milan. The lake has a bizarre "Y" shape with three extremities: the northern with Colico, the southeast with Lecco and the southwest with Como.

The alps protect Lake Como area from the cold winds, giving to the inhabitants and the numerous visitors, a fine and favorable climate. This place representing tranquility and grace has a big attractive force since the oldest times.

At the time of the Roman Empire the famous

poet Virgilio lived here. The important politician Plinio il Giovane was engaged in the activity of the state and seems he lived in Varenna in the same spot where since the 1605 was built Villa Capuana.

During Renaissance the genius Leonardo da Vinci received inspiration here on lake Como.

A large group of famous writers of 18th and 19th centuries have created on coast lake Como the best works. Alessandro Manzoni, native of the city of Lecco, has glorified Lake Como, thanks to his novel "I Promessi Sposi" with an opening sentence that for centuries has been kept in the memory of readers and drawn the attention on our lake:

- That branch of the lake of Como which extends southwards between two unbroken chains of mountains...- And his namesake Alessandro Volta, born in the city of Como, has created the first battery. In honor of him the name "Volt" has been given to the unit of measure of tension.

Today a large number of celebrities which have succeeded in different fields, both politicians and businessmen, actors, artists, musicians live on coast of the lake.