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| Lake Como | |
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  Lake Como | |
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| Location | Lombardy, Italy |
| Coordinates | 46°00′N 9°16′E / 46.000°N 9.267°E |
| Primary inflows | Adda, Mera |
| Primary outflows | Adda |
| Catchment area | 4,509 km2 (1,741 sq mi)[1] |
| Basin countries | Italy, Switzerland |
| Max. length | 46 km (29 mi) |
| Max. width | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
| Surface area | 146 km2 (56 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 154 m (505 ft)[1] |
| Max. depth | 425 m (1,394 ft) |
| Water volume | 22.5 km3 (18.2 million acre⋅ft) |
| Residence time | 5.5 years[1] |
| Shore length1 | 160 km (99 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 198 m (650 ft)[1] |
| Islands | Isola Comacina |
| Settlements | Como, Lecco (see section) |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Como (Italian: Lago di Como [ˈlaːɡo di ˈkɔːmo], locally [ˈkoːmo][a]), also known as Lario,[b] is a lake of glacial origin situated in Lombardy, Italy. It is one of the Italian Lakes, renowned for its stunning scenery and picturesque towns.
Covering an area of 146 square kilometres (56 sq mi), Lake Como is the third-largest lake in Italy, surpassed only by Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. With a depth exceeding 400 metres (1,300 ft), it ranks as the fifth-deepest lake in Europe and the deepest lake outside of Norway; its bottom reaches 227 metres (745 ft) below sea level. The lake is easily recognizable due to its distinctive "Y" shape, a characteristic formed by glacial activity and the flow of the Adda River.
Lake Como's beauty has long attracted the affluent, serving as a favored summer retreat for aristocrats and wealthy individuals since Roman times. Today, it remains a highly popular tourist destination, celebrated for its artistic heritage and cultural significance. The lake's shores are dotted with magnificent villas and palaces, including Villa Olmo, Villa Serbelloni, and Villa Carlotta, testaments to centuries of admiration and investment in the region's allure. Its timeless appeal has drawn numerous celebrities to acquire homes along its shores, including George Clooney, Madonna, and Donatella Versace, further cementing its status as a glamorous and sought-after location.[2]
In 2014, The Huffington Post lauded Lake Como as "the most beautiful lake in the world," citing its unique microclimate, stunning environment, and collection of prestigious villas and charming villages.[3]
- ^ a b c d e "Laghi italiani". Istituto Italiano di Idrobiologia. Archived from the original on 5 February 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2006.
- ^ Wattles, Jackie (10 May 2024). "George Clooney is selling his Lake Como villa for $100 million". CNN. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ "The World's 20 Most Beautiful Lakes". The Huffington Post. 2014. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
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