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La Dolce Vita of the Italian Lakes
- Surrounded by beautiful hillsides and steeper slopes, the area feels like a secret hideaway and can feel more enclosed for those looking for more privacy and seclusion.
- The pretty towns along the lake offer a glamourous vibe, popular amongst the well-heeled Europeans who visit.
- There is a more vintage style of architecture which lends itself beautifully to the picture perfect postcard scenes of Italy. The rustic and historical buildings provide a timeless elegance to the area.
- The lake seems to attract the international jet-set community who can often be found wandering the picturesque towns and soaking up the sunshine in the lake side cafes and bars of this glitzy, fashionable retreat.
- Be sure to visit the regions spectacular villas and gardens some of the finest in Italy.
- Offering expansive, open spaces there is a more relaxed atmosphere to the area in comparison to its popular and more intense cousin, Lake Como.
- The elegance in Lake Garda is more understated and low key for those looking for a more peaceful break. However you can still be assured Lake Garda is still a very sophisticated destination to visit.
- There is a mix of style in terms of architecture the most recent development on the lake is an ambitious project bringing together the talents of the worlds finest architects to provide a modern sleek residential development overlooking the lake Villa Eden. Rooms are available to rent at the resorts ClubHouse and the Villa Sphere is available to rent (ask for details).
- There is a local, authentic vibe around the area which attracts more local visitors who seem to appreciate the relaxed, laid back Mediterranean vibe.
- The largest lake in Italy is the ideal destination for an array of water sports and it hosts international competitions due to its great climate and conditions.
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Talking about Lake Como, city of Como is also worth a visit. Monuments such as the Cathedral, Basilica of Sant’Abbondio and Basilica of San Fedele are great examples of Italian art. Architecture is of great importance in Como as the city is home to rationalism: Novocomum and Casa del Fascio by rationalist architect Giuseppe Terragni are among the most interesting and important buildings in town. Last but not least, scientist Alessandro Volta, inventor of the electrical battery, was from Como: a monument, Tempio Voltiano, open to public, is dedicated to him.