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Lake Como

Lake Como is in the provinces of Como and Lecco in Lombardy, Northern Italy. It is part of the Italian Lake District. It has been popular with visitors since the early 20th century for its combination of fresh air, water, mountains and good weather.

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Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
Language
Italian
Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Power plugs
Type C/F/L
Power plugs
Type C, F, L · 230 V
Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Lombardy, Italy · Calling code: +39

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Sources: Wikivoyage · Wikidata · U.S. State Department · CDC Travelers' Health. Experiences from Viator, hotels from Nuitee. Facts refresh weekly.

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