| Province of Como | |
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| State | Italy |
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| Capital | Como |
| Surface | 1 288 km² |
| Inhabitants | 599 000 (2011) |
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Province of Como is the territory of the city of Como in Lombardy.
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Territories and tourist destinations
- Villas of the Lake Como: the shores of the lake host, in panoramic positions, numerous noble residences surrounded by luxuriant parks. Among others we mention: Villa d'Este - which for centuries has hosted world-famous personalities - Villa Erba, Villa Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, Villa Serbelloni headquarters of the Rockefeller Foundation, the Villa Pliniana. Villa Oleandra is the residence of George Clooney.
- Bellagio: geographical center of the Lario with the parks of Villa Melzi d'Eril, Villa Serbelloni and typical stairways descending towards the shore.
- Cantù: medieval evidence (monumental complex of Galliano).
- Gravedona: medieval evidence (church of Santa Maria del Tiglio, Palazzo Gallio).
- Rural churches of the Antica Via Regina: on the road that runs along the western bank of the Lake Como there are several interesting medieval religious buildings (mainly Romanesque), particularly in the villages of Carate Urio, Ossuccio is Lenno.
- The Sacro Monte of the Madonna del Soccorso, world Heritage.
- Comacina Island: the only island of Lake Como, Late ancient and medieval evidence.
- Cernobbio: home to important national and international events and famous for its large villas overlooking the lake.
- Brunate: village in a panoramic position above Lake Como, villas in an eclectic and Art Nouveau style, Faro Voltiano.
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