Natural Wonder · Como, Italy
Lake Como
Lake Como, also known as Lario, is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy.
Photo: Luca Casartelli via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Como, Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Length | Length: 46 km |
| Coordinates | 46.0000° N, 9.2667° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Lake Como is known for
Lake Como, also known as Lario, is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy.
About Lake Como
Lake Como, also known as Lario, is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 km2 (56 sq mi), making it the third-largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. At over 400 metres (1,300 ft) deep, it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe.
History
The area around Lake Como has been inhabited since prehistoric times, although the first significant settlement, Comum, emerged during the Iron Age (first millennium BC), embedded within the broader Golasecca culture. Its strategic position between the northern regions and the Po Valley made it important early on. In 196 BC, the Roman army under Consul Claudius Marcellus conquered the area from the Celtic Comenses.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Lake Como website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Como |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Lugano Airport (LUG) |
| Distance from the airport | 14.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) · Orio al Serio (BG), Italy · 31.2 miles away
- Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) · Ferno (VA), Italy · 36.4 miles away
- Milano Linate Airport (LIN) · Segrate (MI), Italy · 38.3 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lake Como?
Lake Como, also known as Lario, is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy.
Where is Lake Como located?
Lake Como is in Como, Italy. Its coordinates are 46.0000° N, 9.2667° E.
How do I get to Lake Como?
The nearest town is Como, and the nearest airport is Lugano Airport (LUG), about 14.4 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Lake Como?
The area around Lake Como has been inhabited since prehistoric times, although the first significant settlement, Comum, emerged during the Iron Age (first millennium BC), embedded within the broader Golasecca culture. Its strategic position between the northern regions and the Po Valley made it important early on.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Como — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15523 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.lakecomo.is — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.