Como

Como is a city in Lombardy, in Italy's north-west, set at the southern tip of Lake Como where the lake meets the foothills of the Alps. It is known for its lakeside setting, waterfront promenade, historic centre and the surrounding hills, with a climate tempered by the lake. Property here ranges from apartments in the town to villas and homes on the slopes and along the shore, drawing buyers looking for a scenic northern Italian base.