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A WORLD WITHIN A WORLD ...... 1 Press Release A DISTILLATION OF ...... 2 Treasure and Variety HISTORICAL BACKGROUND A WORLD WITHIN A WORLD OF ...... 3 Great Personalities Someone wants to spend some time on in order to follow the paths of famous movie stars, looking for the locations of LOST IN NATURE ...... 4 “Star Wars” or “007 – Casino Royale”; someone wants to go for a Step by step ride instead, trying to imitate the great champions of cycling. Riding around Someone chooses to play golf in one of the 7 exclusive greens of the Ferry boat and funicular province, someone else wants to deeply “live” the nature, respecting the environment and choosing sustainable and low Flying over the Lake impact accommodations and tasting local food and wine. Como, the New Golf Destination

Someone loves water sports, sailing the lake in a windy day, while ARTISTIC AND HISTORIC HERITAGE ...... 6 someone prefers to enjoy a relaxing walk with the whole family far The Villas away from traffic jams, or to savor the peace of the waters and the beauty of the banks during a relaxing boat ride. The Romanesque Style

The Rationalism Someone may desire to re-experience the outstanding phases of the prehistoric settlements and someone else may be more interested The City of Silk in the circumstances of the Second World War, choosing to retrace A precious textile collection the last moments of ’s life, before his final capture and killing. Archeological sites

THE GASTRONOMIC PLEASURES ...... 8 Someone prefers to organize a romantic weekend between villas and beautiful gardens or to be part of an exclusive event in a Three worlds of flavors groundbreaking convention center, either for work or for pleasure, TOURISM IN COMO ...... 9 with a breathtaking view and a unique atmosphere.

Numbers Everybody has his own “reason why” to choose the province of A Successful Conference Como and its lake: a place rich in variety and elegance, precious landscapes, nature and urban settlements. From snowcapped The locations mountains to the lake, from natural reserves in the North to ski Like Movie Stars slopes in the South, from the wild Alpine valleys to the industrialized urban areas, from little villages of just a few houses down to the INFO ...... 12 refined city of Como; in few kilometers you will find everything you

wish for, in a richness that makes our territory “A World Within A World”. 2

Getting there

Lake Como is situated in the heart of the Lombardian foot Alps, about 50 km north of and borders in the west with . The area is divided in two provinces the one of Como and the one of . The distance between the towns Como and Lecco is 40 km both towns have railway stations. The main airports Malpensa, Linate and Orio al Serio are situated close by and linked to Como and

A DISTILLATION OF ITALY Lecco by public transport.

Treasure and Variety

The province of Como runs along the whole of the western shore of Lake Como and includes the triangle territory between the two arms of the lake. Though the area is quite small and compact, in few other places you can find such a variety of environments, panoramic viewpoints and settlements.

In just a few kilometers, you can easily pass from the city center to the wilderness, finding out a preciousness that we might describe as a distillation of Northern Italy. In the whole of the mountain region, and above all in the Upper Lake area, one finds entire valleys with practically no sign of the presence of man and where the natural beauty is on a level with the most famous national parks; also, the fauna both of the mountains and of the lake is prosperous and flourish. The heart of the Lower Lake is the city of Como, marked out for elegance and beauty. The sub continental climate contributes to make our area enjoyable all through the year.

Welcome to Lake Como! A precious territory, which lies between history and innovation, tradition and future, sport and relaxation, breathtaking glimpses and artistic beauties. This unique atmosphere will show you a world to be fully discovered and lived.

3 In roman times, the importance of the

territory of Como grew, leading to the foundation of “Novum Comum”, the

current city of Como.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF COMO

Brief Summary

The geological origin of Lake Como is glacial. During the Quaternary period the whole territory was occupied by a big Great personalities glacier, the melting of which gave birth to our lake, also called Lario. Many personalities born in Como and in the nearby The first urban settlements took place in prehistoric times and, area are remembered for different reasons: from that period on, Lake Como has always had a fundamental (1747 – 1827) is the inventor of the role in the commercial trades from the North of Europe down to battery and discoverer of methane gas. The volt, the the Pianura Padana. unit used to measure electric tension, is named after In roman times, the importance of the territory of Como grew, him; leading to the foundation of “Novum Comum”, the current city Pliny the Elder (23 A.D. – 79 A.D.), cavalry officer, of Como. In origin, the town was a fortified military center, lawyer, councillor to Emperor Vespasian, admiral; placed in a strategic position thanks to the presence of the lake Pliny The Younger (61 A.D. – 113 A.D.) was a lawyer and of the mountains, which were both a defense against the and magistrate, as well as a writer; enemies and a starting point for possible attacks and conquests. the bishop Paolo Giovio (1483 – 1552) and the During the Dark Ages, the Barbarians occupied, conquered and archaeologist Benedetto Giovio (1471 – 1545); devastated the territory until 774, when Carlo Magno won Cesare Cantù (1804 – 1895), teacher and against the Longobards. th parliamentary deputy, also founder of the Historic The 12 century saw the conflict with the Ducato di Milano, in a Archive of ; continuous interchange of victories and defeats. After the War (1898 – 1987) and Leopoldo of the Ten Years (1118 – 1127), the city of Como passed under Metlicovitz (1868 – 1944), both painters, and the control of the Milanese families Visconti and Sforza. Francesco Somaini (1926 – 2005), sculptor; In the following years, Como went through the French invasion important writers were Massimo Bontempelli (1878 and the Spanish domination, until 1714, when the territory was – 1960), Carlo Emilo Gadda (1893 – 1973), Giuseppe taken by the Austrians. Finally, in 1859, with the arrival of Pontiggia (1934 – 2003) and Mario Biondi (1939); Giuseppe Garibaldi, the town was freed from the Austrians and Simone da Orsenigo and (1527 – became part of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy under the 1596) were two famous architects, while Tolomeo House of Savoy. th Gallio (1527 – 1607) is remembered because he The 20 is the century of the two World Wars and in particular commissioned two of the most beautiful villas of the during the end of the Second World War Como witnesses the lake region: the Garovo at - today Villa imprisonment and killing of Benito Mussolini by the partisans in D’Este - (1569) and Palazzo Gallio in 1945. (1583), which now houses the Comunità Montana Alto Lario Occidentale (Mountain Community of the Northwest Como Region). Pope Innocenzo XI (1611 – 1689), born Benedetto Odescalchi, became Pope in 1676, was buried in Saint Peter Cathedral and was blessed by Pope Pio XII in 1956. Other important architects born in Como to be mentioned are Antonio Sant’Elia (1888 – 1916), strong supporter of the Futurism movement, and Pietro Lingeri (1894 – 1968), his principal follower. A special section later on (see page 11) will be dedicated to Giuseppe Terragni, famous architect and main representative of the Rationalist movement.

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Ferry boat and funicular

One of the best ways to obtain a memorable impression of the natural beauty of Lake Como is to use the lake boats and ferries, which allow a unique view of the lakeside villages and the villas with their gardens descending to the waterfront. Such sights were enjoyed by the selective travellers of the European Élite in the Grand Tour coming over the Alpine passes to visit the Italian heartland, and later on were experienced by aristocrats and big names of the artistic panorama from all over the world. LOST IN NATURE This is the most romantic way to visit Como and its lake, with its tiny villages stacked perilously up to the rocky slopes overlooking the lake, its lakeside resorts known the world over Walking around, riding a bike or a horse, sailing the lake: these are just some possible and its splendid villas surrounded by alternatives to discover and enjoy the territory of the province of Como, which offers lots century-old parks. of things in a small space and many possible itineraries outside the usual clichés: up to the Everything you would like to know mountains or down the hills, in the wilderness or through beautiful gardens on the lake, about how to organize your excursion experiencing quite tours with the ferry boat or thrilling flights with the seaplane. on the lake is available on the website In the last years, the tourist offer of the province has been enhanced giving much www.navigazionelaghi.it. attention to this precious environment, so that everyone, now and in the future, can live Greatly appreciated amongst the and enjoy it in the best possible way. A lot of different things in little space means many excursions on the way out of the city different opportunities for everyone. is the funicular going up to the village of . This charming little train made its first run in 1894 and still Step by step today connects the main town with extremely striking panoramic For those who like to walk, the lake is a long, breathtaking path, with both easy and more viewpoints every 30 minutes. It takes demanding tracks. From the city center and the gentle hills of to the wild and only a 7-minute journey to get to uncontaminated places of the Upper Lake region, our territory offers walkers of all ages Brunate on a railway that has the the chance to practice their favorite sport. Lovers of the mountains can also go rock- maximum permitted gradient of 55%. climbing or enjoy walks with breathtaking panoramas over the lake, also going towards Brunate is located at about 700 the nearby Switzerland, with its numerous mountain dews. meters above sea level and has always It is also possible to organize walking itineraries following some issue of cultural interest, been popular among the Como and such as the events of the Second World War and of the tragic termination of Benito Milanese nobility who built many Mussolini. Liberty style villas there; Brunate is also a great starting point for beautiful nature walks. Riding around www.funicolarecomo.it Another option to have a fantastic Bicycle riders are just in the right place: our territory is rich in tracks for those who like to view, enjoy beautiful panorama and live this place respecting the environment while enjoying the amazing panoramas. follow nice tracks and paths for On the website www.cicloviadeilaghi.it, you will find specific and well-planned itineraries, tourists and trekkers , is to reach the which envision both the demands for an easy and relaxing excursion for beginners and village of with the historical more intensive and longer travel plans for those who are keen on this sport and want to cable car called “Funivia - emulate the great professional champions. Pigra” , starting from the lake village Not to be forgotten is the renowned Salita del Ghisallo, famous stage of Giro d’Italia and of Argegno fascinating challenge for all cyclers. At the end of the rise, there is both the Sanctuary of http://www.comune.pigra.co.it/vivere the Virgin Mary, procuress of riders, and the Museum of Cycling a/Mezzi_di_Trasporto/Orari_Funivia.h (www.museodelghisallo.it), to recollect the history of this amazing sport. tml

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Flying over the Lake

The lake’s vast panoramas can be admired from above, choosing a somehow unconventional way to enjoy the gorgeous views and the breathtaking glimpses: the seaplane is the perfect means of transportation for those who want to live an intense emotion in total security. Como has the only school in Europe issuing licenses for seaplane pilots: the Aero Club Como has recently been awarded by the Guinness World RecordsTM as “the oldest seaplane operation and seaplane flight school”. Como, in fact, is a water aviation sanctuary, where one of the earliest seaplane gatherings and contests took place in 1913. From 1930 on, this professional school has also organized tourist flights in order to let everyone make exciting experiences in one of the nicest sceneries of the planet, experiencing those curious and interesting aircrafts that are also boats and enable the passengers to land anywhere on the lake and to discover beautiful, hidden corners. The fleet of 11 aircrafts are all available for hire to any suitable qualified pilot. “Officially Amazing!”: that’s how the Guinness World Records has described this excellence of our territory. www.aeroclubcomo.com But you can also experience another, even more thrilling but still totally secure way to enjoy the landscape: paragliding is the perfect diversion for the bravest ones for appreciating Lake Como and its panoramas, because of the favorable drafts of the area. There are many qualified schools that offer the possibility both to learn how to fly and become a pilot and to experience a flight with a trained assistant in a two-seater- paragliding. On the website www.lakecomo.com you will find a specific section dedicated to air sports.

Como, the New Golf Destination

The beautiful area of Lake Como is enriched by 7 prestigious golf courses and is the ideal place for keen golfers. That is the reason why Como has been chosen as the location for the 2014 International Golf Travel Market www.igtm.co.uk , the premier event for the golf travel industry, which took place in the charming exhibition center of , in Cernobbio. Lake Como is a sought-after destination for those who love this sport because the wonderful “greens” are inserted in an area rich in history, art, culture, natural beauties, strategically set in the heart of Lombardy. “Lake Como – A World Within A World” … the New Golf Destination.

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ARTISTIC AND HISTORIC HERITAGE

The Villas

The Villas are surely the most amazing and fascinating sight of Lake Como: we are talking about sumptuous residences that spangle the waterfront hillsides, with their lush gardens endowed with scattered monuments of great beauty. These botanical paradises grow because of the lake’s geographical location, which ensures an eco-climate of its own, with a mild winter that permits a vegetation unusual for such a latitude: here grow rare species of tropical plants alongside laurels and olives and beautiful flowers. Almost all the villas have been built from 1500 to 1800 to be summer houses, and were used by the Lombard nobility for refined meetings and politic and social events, showcases of their richness and treasures. Lake Como slowly became “the Italian Versailles”, with guests like Leonardo da Vinci, Ludovico il Moro, the Cardinal Borromeo, Napoleone Bonaparte, the Austrian Emperor Francesco Giuseppe I, the Kaiser Guglielmo II, Giuseppe Parini, Alessandro Manzoni, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Stendhal, Gustave Flaubert, and Franz Liszt, just to mention some of the most famous ones. Today these extraordinary villas welcome modern movie and fashion stars, proof of the endless charm of the Lake Como scene. These beautiful villas have established a close relationship with the environment, a perfect integration with the surrounding landscape. Some of these villas are also the perfect locations for ceremonies, events, conferences, all of them driving force of business tourism. in has been built for the Clerici family towards the end of 1600.

Inside there is a significant museum that collects statues, paintings and original neoclassical furniture, amongst valuable sculptures by Antonio Canova and paintings by

Francesco Hayez. In the garden, it is possible to admire trees and plants coming from every part of the globe and in springtime the park becomes amazing because of the incredible azalea flowering, with more than 150 varieties. Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni, both located in Bellagio, offer spectacular gardens and views of extraordinary beauty, overlooking the two arms of the lake. On the headland, there is the breathtaking Villa Balbianello, built in 1700 and today property of the FAI, the Italian National Trust. This is one of the most stunning corners of the lake: the wonderful panoramic lodge overlooks Bellagio and the Comacina Island. Villa Balbianello has also been used as location for famous movies such as “Star Wars” and “Casino Royale”. Also to be mentioned is the beautiful , prestigious headquarter of artistic exhibitions in Como town.

The gem of Como’s The Romanesque Style

Romanesque style is The most featuring architectural style of the area of Lake Como is the Sant’Abbondio Romanesque, movement which developed during the 10st century in Church different parts of Europe but which evolved in our area with specific traits, in particular thanks to the Maestri Comacini’s school. The Romanesque style is characterized by simple and pure decorations, and stone is the main architectural element. The gem of Como’s Romanesque style is Sant’Abbondio Church, a masterpiece built in 1013 with an elegant façade emphasized by pillars, which divide the inside into 5 naves. The ancient church of San Carpoforo is one of the first examples of Romanesque architecture and has an unusual structure with a raised presbytery and a crypt. Another example is the Basilica of San Fedele, once dedicated to Saint Eufemia, built in the 10th century on a former Christian church. Other buildings of this architectural style are Porta Torre, at the edge of the old city, the baptistery of Lenno and the church of San Benedetto in Perlana Valley. In the area of the Intelvi Valley, a distinct and specific school of art developed, guided by the so-called Maestri Intelvesi, stucco and marble workers, painters, and skilful master builders. Among them, one of the most important figures was Benedetto Antelami (1150 – 1230), architect and

sculptor, and also designer of the plan of the baptistery of Parma.

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The Rationalism

The Rationalism is an artistic movement, which develops during the years of the fascism and finds its strongest expressions in architecture. The province of Como gave birth to two of the main architects of this tendency, Giuseppe Terragni and Cesare Cattaneo. Giuseppe Terragni (Meda 1904 – Como 1943) was born in Meda in 1904 and is universally considered one of the most distinguished representatives of and of the Rationalist movement. In 1926 he signed the first Italian Rationalist document creating the foundation of modern architecture. The so-called “Group 7” was born, a group that gathered the main architects of this movement; Terragni was the principal exponent. His architecture career began with the restructuring of Como’s Metropole Hotel and the construction of “Novocomum”. Between 1932 and 1936, he built “La ”, a milestone in European Rationalism. Giuseppe Terragni died in Como in 1943. Cesare Cattaneo (Como 1912 – 1943) is the other eminent figure of the Rationalism. He fabricated the playgroup of Asnago and the fountain, which is now in Piazza Camerlata. Together with other artists, he built the location Como - Monumento ai Caduti of the Industry Fascist Union in Como. His most famous work is the “Casa d’Affitto” in Cernobbio, emblem of the Rationalist style.

The City of Silk A precious textile

The most well established industrial sector of the province of Como is the silk collection industry. The golden thread story begins a long time ago: an exclusive secret of the Chinese Imperial Court for centuries, the silk manufacture industry was The Texile Studio Museum – Antonio imported to Italy after the year of one thousand, and spread to the South of Ratti foundation – Italy, especially Sicily. (www.fondazioneratti.org) is a Silk production began in the Como area around 1400, mainly thanks to Duke particular and unique multimedia Ludovico Sforza who imposed mulberry tree cultivation to the farmers. This museum containing a precious textile initiative gave him the title of Ludovico il Moro, which comes from the name of collection of over 400.000 pieces from the mulberry plant, which in Latin is “bombix mori” and in Como’s dialect medieval fabrics, to velvets and silk “murun”. The silk industrial sector developed gradually and constantly, until brocades, all of which are catalogued becoming one of the reasons why the city of Como is famous worldwide: it is in and viewed on computerized screens. fact considered the world’s silk capital. This museum is the result of a The social and economic importance that silk has had in the Como area can be transformation process of the private better understood by visiting some interesting museums, which tell the story of antique fabrics collection, gathered this precious product and its various phases of production. The Silk Educational over a period of forty years, by Museum of Como (www.museosetacomo.com) is a tangible representation of Antonio Ratti, founder of the Ratti Silk the continuity between past and present of an industry that maintains a Firm. The MuST follows the double supremacy over the whole world. In this museum, there is a complete collection objective of preserving immense of original machineries, which were used by the various silk manufacturers until historical possessions and making just a few years ago. Here it is possible to retrace the journey of the silk thread them public thanks to research, from the egg by which the worm is born to the thread spinning, from the fabric exposure and study activities. creation to the printing, arriving ultimately at the finished product.

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Archeo logical sites On the hills around the city of Como there are Etruscan evidences, marks of the commercial exchanges and of the strategic position of our territory. The precious objects are now preserved in the Archaeological Museum Paolo Giovio and the zone of the findings is part of the protected area called “Parco della Spina Verde”. The Via Regia is a long route, running along the entire western shore of Lake Como. The extremely ancient pathways of pre- historic origin, signposted halfway along the coast, were unified and rebuilt by the Romans who gave this new route the name, Via Regia, which means “mainroad”, afterwards changed to Via Regina, after the passage of the Longobard Queen Teodolinda. For centuries, the Via Regia has been the connecting route between North and South of the Alps, between Como and Milan and the transalpine regions; a travel and business route but also an intense place of cultural exchange. Today, the majority of the ancient road is still walkable on foot and maintains some of its past characteristics: walkers most appreciate the pathway on the Northern path of the lake, especially between Nobiallo and S. Maria Rezzonico.

THE GASTRONOMIC PLEASURES

Three worlds of flavors In all the territory of Lake Como you can enjoy unique products, looked after by small producers who are the pride of the local food and wine, with their specialties made in full respect of traditions with high quality ingredients. Discerning diners and lovers of good food will find three quite separate traditional cuisines, each one with a distinct accent that belies their geographical vicinity. The lake cuisine is based on fish and it preserves the simplicity of popular gastronomy. Specialties of this branch of kitchen are the “missoltini” and the “pesce persico”, but also olive oil, vegetables and typical desserts. The traditional valley cuisine, secret and archaic, is based on polenta, typical dish of the rural tradition, which can be combined with fowl, mushrooms and different kinds of cheese. The cuisine of the Brianza plains, characterized by its lusty meat dishes, is strong and savory, featured by the famous “cazzoéla”, meat and sausage with vegetables. Also salami and honey are typical of the Brianza gastronomy. The desserts are a prominent part of our cuisine. The “masigott” comes from the city of Erba. The “braschin” is a sweet flat bread, typical of . Finally the “resta”, typical of Como town, is a loaf decorated with the classic olive branch. Tradition and innovation, strong tastes and refined delicacies: everything you need to “taste” this rich territory.

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Over the past five years, the province of Como has gradually consolidated the tourist market, which in 2016 has recorded more than a million arrivals and almost three millions visitors. In 2017, domestic tourism accounted for around the 26% of the total market arrivals and approximately for the 24 % of stays. Foreign tourism proves to be a strong point in our province, with the Germans remaining the most numerous visitors of Lake Como; English, USA, Swiss and Liechtenstein and French tourists follow.

PROVINCE OF COMO – ARRIVALS & STAYS 2018 (provisional data) ARRIVALS STAYS

ITALIANS 342.830 728.773

FOREIGNS 916.077 2.409.652

Total 1.258.907 3.219.425

TOURISM IN COMO

Between tradition and innovation

Tourism in the province of Como has very ancient origins, but especially from 1500 onwards the lake becomes the venue for what can be considered perhaps the most beautiful and amazing Italian holiday settlement. In fact, in those years, and until 1800, starts the construction of magnificent holiday villas, commissioned by the noble Lombard families, who wanted to sojourn on the lake for long periods from March to September. Also the “green Brianza” becomes a renowned vacation destination, thanks to its mild climate and the charm of the hillsides, at a short distance from the city center. From the 1850s, the first hotels are built, mainly for UK customers who choose the lake as the privileged destination for their holidays. The touristic demand and supply become progressively more intense, enhancing the development of the tertiary sector in its various aspects. In Como, tourism is one of the main economic activities, alongside with the silk industry and furniture. In recent years, the tourist sector has grown constantly, both in the turnover and in the number of employees, also thanks to the development of the accommodation system. Besides the traditional leisure tourism, new infrastructures, both public and private, have boosted conference and business tourism. Other sectors are still developing and seem to have an extremely promising future, such as mountain tourism, historical and artistic tourism, activities based on sports and on sightseeing, without neglecting aspects related to eco sustainability and respect for the environment. Also school trips have been enriched with new itineraries, conceived for the heterogeneous needs of the students.

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The locations

The International Exhibition and Convention Center of Villa Erba in Cernobbio includes a large villa on the lake and a huge park with elegant glazed pavilions (11.000 sm.) hidden among the trees. The villa is very scenic, with wide staircases leading right down to the lake, and it also has a private dock. www.villaerba.it Villa Olmo, designed at the end of ‘700, is owned by the Municipality of Como, which in recent years has used it for important art exhibitions, such as those dedicated to Joan Mirò, Picasso, Magritte, and to the Brueghel Dynasty. The Lariofiere Exhibition and Convention Center is located in Erba, A Successful Conference halfway between the towns of Como and Lecco, an area rich in potential One of the area of Lake Como’s primary assets is its exceptional range of resources and fervent initiatives. The Center is for conferences and business gatherings. A great variety of venues are available, suitable for organizing and setting up many providing recreational facilities for conference-goers to enjoy during their free exhibitions and events of all kind and time. Furthermore, all this lies at a stone’s-throw from Milan’s Northern airport is also an important conference Malpensa and from Switzerland. center which can easily accommodate The solutions that the province of Como offers to the operators are the most varied: any type of convention. from the castle in the countryside, to the hotel in the city center, to the prestigious www.lariofiere.com villa on the lakeshore. And for the entertainment after a demanding conference For high-profile meetings, the meeting, unusual and unique attractions: the famous hydrofoils, the historic boats of province of Como offers seven 5-star Renzo and Lucia, a visit to the Alessandro Volta Museum, a trip to the sanctuary of hotels, many 4-star hotels, and other the Madonna del Ghisallo, the patron saint of cyclists, and to the adjacent museum, noble mansions, jewels of in which historical bikes are preserved. It is also possible, and highly recommended, sophistication and charm which give to visit the gardens of the historic mansions and their museums. the chance to breathe and taste the Shopping in Como, especially for silk, satisfies the most diverse tastes and the Casino elegance of yesteryear hospitality. of Campione d’Italia is something different you may want to experience. Many opportunities that operators can use to promote a positive touch to their business meeting.

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Like Movie Stars

“A movie is a journey that leads into a world of places, events, emotions, …” and to help the fans of the big screen to find the landscapes of their favorite motion picture, the Province of Como and the Chamber of Commerce of Como have produced a guidebook in two editions entitled “The Stars of Lake Como”. All the movies contained in the two booklets have been fully or partially shot in our territory, even if they represent just a small part of the great quantity of images of our lake used for advertisements and TV settings: Lake Como, with its beauty and charm, has proven to be an ideal location for these kinds of representations. This is the so-called “Cinetourism”, born from the desire to find places where famous movies have been shot, retracing the paths of great directors and recollecting the most exciting intrigues. Cinetourism constitutes and important means of promotion and development for our territory and moves more than 100 million travellers every year. And we are sure that the fascination that the lake has been able to exert on directors, actors and screenwriters, will seduce also those who reach our territory in search of film locations.

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INFO For any further information, please visit the website www.lakecomo.it or contact our operators:

COMO tel. 031.269712 -031.4493068 e-mail: [email protected]

BELLAGIO piazza Mazzini - imbarcadero tel. e fax 031.950204 e-mail: [email protected]

MENAGGIO piazza Garibaldi 8 tel. e fax 0344.32924 e-mail: [email protected]

PROVINCIA DI COMO - Settore Turismo Via Borgovico 148 22100 Como tel. 031.230582 – fax 031.230569 [email protected]