UIM Power Boat World Championship in Cernobbio Lake Como Italy

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX, RACE 1 – Results 1. 3 Victory - A Al Zafeen (UAE) / M Al Marri (UAE) - 00.20.13,36 2. 5 Team Abu Dhabi - R Al Tayer (UAE) / M Al Mansoori (UAE) + 00.26,89 3. 95 Spirit of Qatar - A Al Neama (QAT) / M Nicolini (ITA) + 00.37,55 4. 10 Fendi Racing - L Formilli Fendi (ITA) / G Carpitella (ITA) + 00.57,49 5. 74 Poliform - G Cappellini (MON) / G Montavoci (ITA) + 00.59,88 6. 96 Spirit of Qatar - H Al Thani (QAT) / S Curtis (ENG) + 01.03,00 7. 91 Zabo Isiklar - U Isik (TUR) / C Zaborowski (NOR) + 01.41,00 8. 23 FA.RO. ACCIAI - G M Gabbiani (ITA) / L Nicolini (ITA) - dns

Sunday, 23 September, CERNOBBIO (Italy): Spirit of Qatar’s Ali Al Neama and Matteo Nicolini produced a simply stunning performance in this afternoon’s thriller on Lake Como to win race 2 of the Italian Grand Prix.

With Victory pushing hard to catch their teammates, Spirit of Qatar 96 were unable to match their pace but a race podium to add to their pole position win on Friday completed a good weekend for Sheikh Hassan and Steve Curtis, with Curtis satisfied that they had done all they could from where they started. “I don’t think we could have done much more from sixth place. We ran a long set-up so we were pretty fast and we made a reasonable start. But we got hosed down a couple of times in the fight with Victory and Fendi and lost a little power. But we are satisfied with a podium.”

Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Tayer and Majed Al Mansoori made it a UAE one-two finishing ahead of Ali Al Neama and Matteo Nicolini in Spirit of Qatar 95 to complete a podium lock-out for the Middle East teams. The Championship leaders’ led from the start and were clear of pole-sitters Spirit of Qatar 96 when the red flag was shown and the race immediately stopped when FA.RO ACCIAI turned over at the first turn. Thankfully both crew members emerged unhurt through the escape hatch in the upturned hull and were taken back to the pits by the rescue team. “It all happened in a split second” said driver Gian Maria Gabbiani. “We were going well and the next thing we know the boat suddenly flipped and we are not sure why. It’s a big pity for us because the team has worked so hard for this race on home waters.”

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX, RACE 2 – Results 1. 95 Spirit of Qatar - A Al Neama (QAT) / M Nicolini (ITA) 00.30.36,71 2. 3 Victory - A Al Zafeen (UAE) / M Al Marri (UAE) + 00.03,08 3. 96 Spirit of Qatar - H Al Thani (QAT) / S Curtis (ENG) + 00.18,69 4. 5 Team Abu Dhabi - R Al Tayer (UAE) / M Al Mansoori (UAE) + 00.34,85 5. 10 Fendi Racing - L Formilli Fendi (ITA) / G Carpitella (ITA) + 00.50,49 6. 91 Zabo Isiklar - U Isik (TUR) / C Zaborowski (NOR) + 01.05,00 7. 74 Poliform - G Cappellini (MON) / G Montavoci (ITA) - dnf 8. 23 FA.RO. ACCIAI - G M Gabbiani (ITA) / L Nicolini (ITA) - dns

Visit Lake Como Italy Video UIM Powerboat World Championships on Sunday 23rd September 2012

Visit Lake Como Italy Video UIM Powerboat World Championships on Sunday 23rd September 2012. The first race of the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship Italian Grand Prix took place today in Cernobbio, Italy with Victory's Arif Al Zafeen and Mohammed Al Marri cruising to their third win of the year on an afternoon filled with drama.

Visit Lake Como Italy Video shot today at the UIM Powerboat World Championship in Cernobbio

Visit Lake Como Italy Video shot today at the UIM Powerboat World Championship in Cernobbio. Just imagine..."...two of you strapped into an enclosed safety cockpit...one has the throttle controls the other the steering wheel...wrapped around you a five ton state-of-the-art carbon kevlar composite powerboat...behind you two 900hp engines capable of speeds in excess of 160mph-255km/h...simply breathtaking". ...six Grands Prix, 12-races at stunning venues in South America, Scandinavia, southern Europe and the Middle East...teams and competitors from America, Brazil, Italy, Norway, Qatar, Spain, UAE and the UK. ...the prize...the Class 1 World title and the most coveted trophy in world powerboat racing - the Sam Griffith Trophy.

Visit Lake Como Italy Video of the UIM Powerboat World Championship Cernobbio 22/09/2012

Visit Lake Como Italy Video of the UIM Powerboat World Championship Cernobbio 22/09/2012. This was excisiting. We came across this by accident and found out that these boats are the fastest on the planet. Teams came from all over the world including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar ect.

Visit lake Como Italy Photograph of Piazza Risorgimento in Cernobbio also called Riva al Lago

Visit lake Como Italy Photograph of Piazza Risorgimento in Cernobbio also called Riva al Lago where the famous Harry's Bar, inventor of the Bellini Cocktail is located.

Visit lake Como Italy video shot on entry to Locanda De'll Isola Comacina

Isola Comacina, the only island on the lake has a tremendous Locanda. Not to compare with a ristorante, as the menu has not changed since 1947.

Visit Lake Como Italy video shot today of a Hydrofoil superfast boat.

Hydrofoils let a boat go faster by getting the hull out of the water. When a normal boat moves forward, most of the energy expended goes into moving the water in front of the boat out of the way (by pushing the hull through it). Hydrofoils lift the hull out of the water so that you only have to overcome the drag on the foils instead of all of the drag on the hull. The foils on a hydrofoil boat are much smaller than the wings (foils) on an airplane. This is because water is about 1000 times as dense as air. The higher density also means that the foils do not have to move anywhere near as fast as a plane before they generate enough lift to push the boat out of the water. The hydrofoils generate lift only when they are in the water; if they leave the water, the boat will crash down onto the surface of the water (and thus submerge the foils) until the foils generate enough lift to lift it back out.

Photograph of the Church of the Bendictine woman's convent on Isola Comacina on our Visit to Lake Como Italy

Photograph of the Church of the Bendictine woman's convent on Isola Comacina on our Visit to Lake Como Italy. The South and North walls, and the lower part of the apse of the medieval church are well preserved. The surface of the wall is very regular with large square ashlar blocks and Lombard bands at the uppermost course of the wall. The original interior of the wall has been lost due to alterations. the ceiling, covered with cross vaults, has been lowered and replaced with a barrel vault. A crib, a basin and a stone bench have been propped against the partially preserved walls. The two small apses are still well preserved.

Photograph of the archiological excavations on Isola Comacina on visit to Lake Como Italy

Photograph of the archiological excavations on Isola Comacina on visit to Lake Como Italy. Remains of Roman marble columns preserved beneath the church of St. John, early Christian evidence such as the usual biabsidate room with wall frescoes and mosaic fragments, and numerous remains of Romanesque churches, among which the crypt of the basilica of St. Euphemia and Stonework of the square complex of SS. Faustino and Jovita: All this constitutes the precious heritage of Comacina along with many artifacts that were recovered during archaeological campaigns that are displayed in the museum in Ossuccio Antiquarium. The Crypt of the basilicata on Isola Comacina on our visit to Lake Como Italy

Photograph of the crypt of the basilicata on Isola Comcina on our visit to Lake Como Italy.

Visit Lake Como Italy video today from the excavations of Isola Comacina

Visit Lake Como Italy video today from the excavations of Isola Comacina At about a hundred metres from the west coast, in the municipality of Ossuccio, stands the only island of lake Como. roughly 600 metres long and only 200 metres wide, the Comacina comprises a total of 6 hectars, mostly covered by lush Mediterranean vegetation.

Visit Lake Como Italy video shot today of George Clooney's House Villa Oleandra

Visit Lake Como Italy video shot today of George Clooney's House Villa Oleandra. Lake Como, Italy has long been a haven for celebrities seeking reprieve from the spotlight. It is not uncommon to see Catherine Zeta Jones, Robert De Niro, or Madonna dining at a local restaurant. But when George Clooney fell in love with the place nine years ago, the tiny town was transformed from casual celebrity hangout into a paparazzi paradise. It might never be the same. Laglio on the west shore of the Lake is best known for it's celebrity status when George Clooney bought his Villa Oleandra back in 2002.

Most amazing Visit Lake Como Italy video shot today in Argengo of a Water Jet

Most amazing Visit Lake Como Italy video shot today in Argengo of a Water Jet Today we saw the most amazing sport on the lake. A Water Jet which works with thrust of water. The person is floating 2-3 metres above waterlevel only by the power of water. Amazing.

Visit Lake Como Italy video shot today on our visit to Isola Comacina

Visit Lake Como Italy video shot today on our visit to Isola Comacina. The nature route of the Comacina Island offers a unique opportunity to fully appreciate a picturesque and enchanting placewhere nature and traditions come together helping to make this corner of the world a unique and unrivaled "slice of heaven".

Visit Lake Como Italy Video of the Boatferry Plinio arriving at Isola Comacina

Visit Lake Como Italy Video of the Boatferry Plinio arriving at Isola Comacina. This is the Boatferry arriving on our trip to the island of Comacina. It stops right outside below the Locanda D'ell Isola where all the super stars of the film world have dined from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and of course George Clooney.

Visit Lake Como Italy Video shot today of Moltrasio Province of Como from the Boat to Bellagio

Visit Lake Como Italy Video shot today of Moltrasio Province of Como from the Boat to Bellagio. Today we went on a boat trip to Isola Comacina on the way to Bellagio for lunch. Isola Comacina is the only island on the lake and serves amazing food. The menu has not changes since 1947 and is well worth a trip..

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of Restaurant La Griglia in S. Anna Schignano Argegno

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of Restaurant La Griglia in S. Anna Schignano Argegno. The business is run within the same family since 1970 and is ideal for banquets and family parties. The food is superb and very well priced. Its a small hotel and the cuisine is second to none. We have been there plenty of times and they never disappointed. Euro 50 for a 2 course lunch with wine, water and coffee and the most important -A service with a smile.

During the main season from April until October La Griglia is open every day. Only during the winter months are they closed on a Wednesday. Booking of a table is highly recommended, especially on a Saturday evening and Sunday lunch, which is very popular with the locals.Phone 031 821147

The Menu is fresh, tastes home cooked and specialises in local Valtellina cuisine with a dominance of game accompanied by the most amazing polenta we have ever tasted.

This is the garden view and we really enjoyed the piece and quiet during our visit, as mostly everybody wants to sit inside next to the cosy fire in the corner.

Visit Lake Como Italy Video shot today in Argegno on our way up to Schignano

Visit Lake Como Italy Video shot today in Argegno on our way up to Schignano Today wed went to a lovely restaurant called La Griglia in Sant Anna. We took the cut off from the Main Road in Argegno up to Schignano. Half way up the hill we arrived in Sant Anna. The lunch was superb and service very attentive. We had Parma ham with fresh Figs and a fantastic Insalata Caprese with the finest Mozzarella and ripe vine tomatoes. for mains we had pasta with Porcini Mushrooms and wild Boar ragout which was sublime. Accompanied by a glass of wine and coffee we paid Euro 50 which was acceptable. We can only recommend this restaurant. Its open every day during the season from 12-2.30 and 6.30-9pm. It is recommended to pre book a table on the weekends.

Visit Lake Como Italy Video of the Lake from Monte Bisbino

Visit Lake Como Italy Video of the Panoramic view of the Top of Monte Bisbino 1325mtr. We finally made it to the top of Monte Bisbino 1325mtr. The views were spectacular and worth the hike. But it takes as long on the bike as it takes to walk and climb the hill. The neighbouring mountains Monte Generoso and Monte Rosa are next on the list to climb.

Visit Lake Como Italy video shot from Madrona on the way to Monte Bisbino

View of the Lake from Madrona on the way up to Monte Bisbino on your visit to Lake Como Italy.Today we went on our bike and cycled up Monte Bisbino, the Treck starts in Cernobbio through Rovenna and Madrona. It took us 2.5 hours but we've been overtaken by the more serious cyclists, but as a beginner it's not bad to do it under three hours. Difficulty is moderate but basic endurance is required. There is a small Refuge on the top which is open weekends and serves home made food and pasta.

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of Valle Verzasca at Lago Maggiore Ticino Switzerland

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of Valle Verzasca at Lago Maggiore Ticino Switzerland. The Verzasca River forms the artificial Lago di Vogorno near the entrance of the valley, formed by the Verzasca Dam before joining the Ticino River in the Magadino plain. The Verzasca Dam is also well known for its 220 m height jump, which is one of the highest jumps in the world and also the most famous bungy jump, as it was used in the James Bond film Golden Eye.

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Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of the Panoramic View of Monte Generoso a short drive from Como to Mendrisio Capolago Switzerland

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of the Panoramic View of Monte Generoso. The sweeping view from the peak of the 1,704 m high Monte Generoso is unique: one's gaze ranges from the Apennines to the Alps, across valleys, lakes, towns and mountain peaks. The flora on the mountain is also unique, for Ice Age species have survived here that no longer exist elsewhere. The prehistoric cave bear on the other hand, did not survive - however, archeological finds can be marvelled at in the Bear Cave. A cogwheel train takes visitors in comfort from Capolago up to Monte Generoso, to the astronomical observatory and to numerous hiking trails and educational paths. Muggio Valley lies to the south of the mountain. The Parco delle Gole della Breggia, a nature reserve, makes up part of the pristine landscape of the valley.

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of the Panoramic View of Lago di Lugano from Monte Generoso

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of the Panoramic View of Lago di Lugano from Monte Generoso. Monte Generoso is the mountain in the Canton of Ticino with the best view. The top can be reached by means of a convenient little cogwheel railway, which departs from Capolago, Mendrisio on Lake Lugano, at 274m above sea level. The 1704m summit is reached after travelling for 40 minutes through an unspoiled landscape. From the top an enchanting panorama can be enjoyed that takes in all of the lakes in the region (Lugano, Como, Varese and Maggiore), also the city of Lugano, the Po Valley region with Milan and from the Apennines right over to the Alpine chain, from Gran Paradiso to Monte Rosa, from the Matterhorn to the Jungfrau and the Gotthard massif to the Bernina group of mountains. Timetable 2012 Every day from the 17th March to the 4th November 2012 Ascent Treno nº 11 13 15* 17 19 21 23 25(2) 27(1) Capolago Lake 11.15 Capolago FFS 09.20 10.35 11.35 12.35 13.35 14.35 15.35 16.35 19.15 San Nicolao 10.46 11.46 12.46 13.46 14.46 15.46 16.46 Bellavista 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 Vetta 09.55 11.11 12.11 13.11 14.11 15.11 16.11 17.11 19.51 Descent Treno nº 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26(2) 28(1) Vetta 10.15 11.45 12.45 13.45 14.45 15.45 16.45 17.45 23.15 Bellavista 11.57 12.57 13.57 14.57 15.57 16.57 17.57 San Nicolao 12.15 13.15 14.15 15.15 16.15 17.15 18.15 Capolago FFS 10.57 12.27 13.27 14.27 15.27 16.27 17.27 18.27 23.57 Capolago Lake 11.00(3) 1 Operates every Friday and Saturday, with reservation (Saturday: departure from Vetta in case of bad weather at 22.45) / On the 16.6., 23.6., 30.6. and 7.7. the departure is at 23.40 in case of nice weather 2 From 12th May to 16th September 3 In case of heavy afflux the train stops at Capolago station * In case of bad weather operate only the trains n° 15 and 20

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of the Como Football Stadium

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of the Como Football Stadium. The stadium is located right by the waterfront near the centre of the town and railway station. In Como tickets can be bought from Como Point (Toys Center, via Cecilio 3). You can buy tickets for the away sector and for the posher seats at the club headquarters at Via Sinigaglia 2. Como must be one of the nicest places to see a football game. Scenically located at the southern end of Lake Como, it is a lively and pleasant town with an appealing historical centre. Reached easily from Milan, Lake Como is a long standing holiday destination with a number of pretty resorts along its shores, all of which can be reached by the steamers and boats that run its length.

Visit Lake Como photograph of Chiesa di Sant’Andrea –St. Andrew Church

Visit Lake Como photograph of Chiesa di Sant’Andrea –St. Andrew Church. The current building is due to sustained actions' in the XIX century. Inside there are some frescoes by A. de Passeri of the XIV century and seventeenth centuryby G.P. Recchi. Chiesa Sant' Andrea Apostolo Via Scalini, 2, Brunate Como, Italy +39 031 220216. ‎
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Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of the Lighthouse Alessandro Volta in Brunate Como

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of the Lighthouse Alessandro Volta in Brunate Como. The Volta Lighthouse is located on top of a small hill and is the best place if you want to enjoy a good view. The building is quite high and offers great views of the lake below. The lighthouse can be reached through a funicular ride and then the remaining distance can be covered by foot.

Visit lake Como Italy Photograph of Grand Hotel Imperiale in Motrasio Lake Como

Visit lake Como Italy Photograph of Grand Hotel Imperiale in Motrasio Lake Como. Set in Moltrasio on the shores of Lake Como, Grand Hotel Imperiale is an Art Nouveau villa dating back to the 1920s. It features a summer outdoor pool, elegant restaurant and a wellness centre.
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Visit lake Como Italy Photograph of the Grand Hotel in Tremezzo on the west shore of Lario

Visit lake Como Italy Photograph of the Grand Hotel in Tremezzo on the west shore of Lario. Grand Hotel Tremezzo is one of the oldest and loveliest luxury hotels on Lake Como, an authentic Art Nouveau palace that offers a warm inviting welcome and the delights of a true 5-star vacation. From its unique lakeside position it offers unparalleled views of Bellagio and the stunning Grigne mountains. The hotel's origins date back to the early 1900's, the era of romantic grand tours, long voyages and illustrious travellers. Lake Como was already an obligatory stopover on the international tourist circuit and a favourite destination with the elite: rich and cultured foreign visitors from England, Germany, France and Austria, as well as Belgium and Switzerland, and even from Tsarist Russia. Enea Gandola was a gentleman from Bellagio who had travelled widely in Europe with his wife Maria Orsolini. After their return to Italy they wanted to create something of class and sophistication on one of the world's most beautiful lakes, a grand hotel that could satisfy the demands of this new type of tourist. The Gandolas chose this extraordinary location, bordering on the gardens of Villa Carlotta, which alone commands the best view on Lake Como. The Grand Hotel Tremezzo opened on 10 July 1910 with a party in its honour and great public celebrations.

Visit lake Como Italy Photograph of Chiesa Di San Giacomo in Bellagio

Visit lake Como Italy Photograph of Chiesa Di San Giacomo in Bellagio. San Giacomo Church, built between 1075 and 1125, is at the top of the historic center. The church is Lombard Romanesque style and has mosaics, a 12th century cross, and a 15th century triptych.From the original building the following structures have been preserved: on the outside, the three chapels decorated by double archivolt archlets and, on the inside, which has a layout with three aisles, the four columns and the Symbols of the Evangelists in the hallway. The bell tower has been further raised and changed during the seventeenth century and was initially a defence tower of the city walls in the most northern part. On the inside one can find works of art of different historic periods: two Fifteenth Century tables of the Scuola Umbra and of the Scuola Lombarda respectively and several Romanic sculptures, numerous paintings of the late Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (amongst which the “Deposition of Jesus in the Sepulchre” attributed to Perugino and a “Madonna delle Grazie” of the XVI Century attributed to Foppa). Other sacred furniture of considerable importance are the main altar in carved wood and gilded, dating back to the Eighteenth Century, a Romanic crucifix of the XII Century and a Christ laid in the sepulchre dating to the Seventeenth Century. The latter is carried during every Good Friday Procession.

Visit lake Como Italy Photograph of Bellagio the Pearl of Lario

Visit lake Como Italy Photograph of Bellagio the Pearl of Lario. While the best thing to do in Bellagio may be to relax and enjoy the lakeside ambiance, there are several interesting sights in and near the village. Villa Melzi, built in 1808, has a park with sculptures and garden known for its beautiful azaleas and rhododendrons. It's open from the end of March through beginning of November and admission includes the museum and neo-classical chapel. San Giacomo Church, built between 1075 and 1125, is at the top of the historic center. The church is Lombard Romanesque style and has mosaics, a 12th century cross, and a 15th century triptych. Villa Serbelloni Park, above the historic center, has an 18th century garden and great views of the lake. It's open April through November 2. A combination ticket includes admission to the Museum of Navigational Instruments. Museum of Navigational Instruments, in the hamlet of San Giovanni, can be reached on foot in about 25 minutes, public boat, or in summer on the tourist train. It's open daily, mornings only. Walking paths go along the lake and over the hills to small hamlets and picturesque parts of the lake. Boat tours, water sports, and a touristic train tour are available during the summer season. During summer there are many musical events and festivals.

Visit Lake Como Italy Video of Madesimo in the Italian Alps

Visit Lake Como Italy Video of Madesimo in the Italian Alps. 360 degree view from Madesimo in the Italian Alps, just 1 hour north of Lake Como. The video shows La Nostra Signora Dell'Europa on Mt. Motta in madesimo valchiavenna Italy.

Visit lake Como Photograph of the Ski Resort of Madesimo in Valchiavenna Italy

Visit lake Como Photograph of the Ski Resort of Madesimo in Valchiavenna Italy.

Antonio Carluccio's Simple Cooking

Antonio Carluccio began his culinary career over fifty years ago while a student in Vienna. When cooking for himself and his friends on a low budget, he learned the benefits of a basic larder - well stocked with the essentials needed for his favourite Italian dishes - and the importance of buying fresh foods wisely, cheaply and often. His skills were developed from a solid foundation: the years he had spent absorbing lessons from his mother while growing up in Italy. Antonio Carluccio's Simple Cooking is a coming together of all the 'secrets' that Antonio has learned over those fifty years. He is on a mission to instil in his readers the simple pleasure of cooking good fresh food, and to inspire novice cooks with confidence and a repertoire of reliable dishes for all occasions. The recipes included in the book are all very easy to cook, perfect for those with little experience or who are short of time. Throughout, Antonio has also included clever suggestions for how to 'upgrade' a basic recipe and there are also ingenious ideas for using up leftovers. These are Antonio's favourite recipes, illustrated with fabulous photography from Alistair Hendy, including several step-by-step sequences. Antonio Carluccio's Simple Cooking is a distillation of a lifetime of passion, full of Antonio's firm belief that cooking, whether for oneself or for family and friends, is one of the most loving of human skills. Antonio Carluccio's Simple Cooking.

Visit La chiesa di San Giovanni on Isola Comacina on your trip to Lake Como Italy

Visit La chiesa di San Giovanni on Isola Comacina on your trip to Lake Como Italy.

Visit lake como Italy and stay in a lakeside Villa with front seats to the Sagra Di San Giovanni. Every year in June the Sagra Di san Giovanni ( festival of St. John ) takes place to commemorate the destruction of the island by the Comaschi, in 1169, as a punishment for its alliance with Milan, during the ten-year war (1118-1127). You really need to take your time to see this most spectacular Fireworks which is usually held on the last weekend in June around 10.30 pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Access is best via the boat as there is a quick getaway and the roads are all closed until 2 hours after the firework.

Visit the 300 years old Rogolone Oak tree in the woodlands of Grandola Ed Uniti, Lake Como, Italy.

Visit the 300 years old Rogolone Oak tree in the woodlands of Grandola Ed Uniti, Lake Como, Italy. An interesting walk, not only because of its natural, but also for its historical aspects. In fact it leads through the historical center of Menaggio, through the village Loveno with its splendid villas, and then into the Val Menaggio. It is an easy walk through the country with lovely views of the Menaggio valley. In the middle of a clearing in the woods stands Il Rogolone an enormous oak tree measuring 25 m in height and 8 m in width. On the way back you pass through the small rural settlement of Velzo.

Be impressed by the size and hights of the Rogolone, the biggest oak tree in Northern Italy.

Old photograph of Il Rogolone at Lake Como Italy.
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Visit La Nostra Signora Dell'Europa on Mt. Motta in Madesimo Valchiavenna Italy

Visit La Nostra Signora Dell'Europa on Mt. Motta in Madesimo Valchiavenna Italy. Translated the Our Madonna of Europe is approx 13-15metres in height and is totally covered in Gold Leaf, making it really stand out and can be seen from far away. Well worth a visit during your next ski holiday.

Visit Designers like Louis Vutton who make the City of Milan the Fashion Capital of Italy

Visit Designers like Louis Vutton who make the City of Milan the Fashion Capital of Italy. The Italian city of Milan is recognised internationally as one of the world's most important fashion capitals, along with Paris, New York City, London and Tokyo. It is additionally recognised as the main fashion city in the country, with Rome and Florence being other major centres. Milan has a long history within the fashion, clothing and textile industries and has been home to numerous fashion designers, including Giorgio Armani, Valentino Garavani, Gianni Versace, Gianfranco Ferrè, Miuccia Prada, Krizia, Moschino, Etro, Trussardi, Missoni, and Dolce & Gabbana. Milan Fashion Week is held twice in Milan, Italy spring / summer event held in February - March of each year and autumn / winter event held in September - October of each year.

Enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains on your visit to Madesimo Valchiavenna Italy

Enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains on your visit to Madesimo Valchiavenna Italy. In the high valley of San Giacomo, Madesimo is the last town you get to leaving from Chiavenna, before you get to Spluga pass. (2113m). Today this village is a renowned holiday resort, offering a wide range of modern facilities, famous for mountain excursions and winter sports.

Enjoy the view of Lake Como on a clear night from Monte Bisbino Cernobbio

Enjoy the view of Lake Como on a clear night from Monte Bisbino Cernobbio. Lake Como, also known as Lario, is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 km². It is the third largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. At over 400 metres deep, it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Lake Como weather is generally mild. It is known for its Mediterranean-like climate where tropical and sub-tropical plants can grow year-round. A famous poet once said Lake Como is a reach man's retreat or a poor man's paradise. It has many villas and palaces, such as Villa Olmo, Villa Serbelloni, and Villa Carlotta which we have already featured in past blogs.

Experience the Piazza Del Duomo during your visit to Milan Italy

Experience the Piazza Del Duomo during your visit to Milan Italy. Piazza del Duomo is the main piazza of Milan, Italy. It is named after the Milan Cathedral. The piazza marks the center of the city, both in a geographic sense and because of its importance from an artistic, cultural, and social point of view. The piazza includes some of the most important buildings of Milan, such a the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II as well some of the most prestigious commercial activities, and it is by far the busiest tourist attraction of the city.

Visit Lake Azzurro in San Giacomo Valley on your visit to Madesimo Valchiavenna Italy

Visit Lake Azzurro in San Giacomo Valley on your visit to Madesimo Valchiavenna Italy.

Visit Lake Azzuro in Madesimo Italy.

Visit Madesimo Province of Sondrio Valchiavenna 110km north of Milan Italy

Visit Madesimo Province of Sondrio Valchiavenna 110km north of Milan Italy. very popular Ski Resort just north of Lake Como. Madesimo, Italy is a small ski resort town with big visitor appeal. Located in the Italian lakes of Northern Italy, right on the border of Switzerland, the resort is at an altitude of 1550 meters, and its highest lift goes to 2880 meters. The great advantage of altitude ensures that the resort can keep all of its 29 downhill pistes open throughout the season and the views from this high altitude are simply spectacular to say the least.

Visit Pigra Cable Car in Argegno Lake Como Italy

Visit Pigra Cable Car in srgegno Lake Como Italy. This cable car is a lovely way to get up to the village of Pigra. Using the Pigra cable car, you'll quickly reach the 16th century San Rocco oratory and some of the most breathtaking views you're ever likely to see. There is a historic town centre, beautiful walks and time passes quite quickly as you are in a world of your owTARIFFE: Ordinario corsa semplice: 2.90 € Ordinario andata e ritorno: 3.90 € Ridotto (sotto 12 anni) corsa semplice: 1.70 € Ridotto (sotto 12 anni) andata e ritorno: 2.40 € BICICLETTE (al seguito dell’utente): 3.90 € Tessera 10 corse: 14.60 € CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE DELL'IMPIANTO Lunghezza orizzontale della linea 923,7 m Lunghezza corde geometriche singole campate 1132,5 Dislivello fra gli appoggi estremi delle funi portanti 653,25 Pendenza media della linea 71 % Portata oraria in ciascun senso 180 persone Capienza di ciascuna delle due vetture 12 persone Velocità delle vetture 5 m/sec con motore principale 2.6 m/sec con motore di recupero Velocità prevista della vetturetta di soccorso 2 m/sec Scartamento delle funi in linea e nella stazione motrice 5.5 m Numero sostegni di linea in acciaio 2 Potenza max richiesta al motore principale 80 kW Potenza max richiesta al motore di recupero 55 kW Diametro funi portanti tipo Ercole 38 mm Diametro fune traente (Seale 114 fili) 19 mm Diametro fune zavorra (Seale 114 fili) 16 mm Diametro fune soccorso (Warrington 114 fili) 14 mm

Visit the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan Lombardy Italy

Visit the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a double arcade in the center of Milan, Italy. The structure is formed by two glass-vaulted arcades intersecting in an octagon covering the street connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala. The Galleria is named after Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy. It was originally designed in 1861 and built by Giuseppe Mengoni between 1865 and 1877. The street is covered by an arching glass and cast iron roof, a popular design for nineteenth-century arcades. The central octagonal space is topped with a glass dome. It has inspired the use of the term galleria for many other shopping arcades and malls. In the central mosaic there is a depiction of the bull from Turin Coat of Arms. The tradition tells that if a person put its right heel on the bull's genitals and turn on himself three times, this will bring good luck. This practice causes damage to the mosaic: a hole developed on the place of the bull's genitals. The Galleria connects two of Milan's most famous landmarks: The Duomo and the Teatro Alla Scala, but the Galleria is a landmark in its own right in Milan Lombardy Italy.

Visit to Olio Carli in Italy

Visit to Olio Carli in Italy. One of the finest Olive Oil producers in the north of Italy based in Imperia which is on the Italian Riviera near Ventimigla and only 40km away from Nice and Cannes. Fratelli Carli S.p.a Via Garessio 11/13 18100 Imperia Italia. Customer Service opening hours: • From Monday to Friday 7.30-11.30 am and 1.00-5.00 pm (UK local time) • Service suspended from the 4th to the 19th August included The "Emporio" shop opening hours: • From Monday to Saturday, from 8.30 am to 7 pm (Italian local time) • Closed on Sundays and holidays • Closed Wednesday 15th August Company’s guided tour visiting hours: • From Monday to Friday 9.00 - 9.45 - 10.30 - 11.15 am and 2.45 - 3.30 - 4.15 - 5.00 pm (Italian local time) • Saturday closed • Suspended from Friday 3rd August to Monday 27th August included

Visit the famous Duomo in the centre of Milan Italy

Visit the famous Duomo in the centre of Milan Italy. Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is the cathedral church of Milan, Italy. Dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan, currently Cardinal Angelo Scola. The Gothic cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete. It is the fourth largest cathedral in the world and the largest in the Italian state territory. Basic information Location Milan, Italy Geographic coordinates 45°27′51″N 9°11′29″ECoordinates: 45°27′51″N 9°11′29″E Affiliation Roman Catholic Architectural description Groundbreaking 1386 Completed 1965 Specifications Length 157 metres (515 ft) Width 92 metres (302 ft) Width (nave) 16.75 metres (55 ft) Height (max) 45 metres (148 ft) Dome height (outer) 65.5 metres (215 ft) Spire height 108.5 metres (356 ft) Materials Brick with Candoglia marble
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Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of a floating House Boat balcony. This image has been taken during a walk from Sala Comacina to Ossuccio.

Visit Lake Como Italy Photograph of a floating House Boat balcony. This image has been taken during a walk from Sala Comacina to Ossuccio. You really need to go off the main road to explore this rare beauty of the Lakeside.

Italian Lakes Recommended Travel Guides

Italian Lakes Recommended Travel Guides.

Amazing View of Como from the top of Monte Bisbino 1325m above sea level, a must do for all walkers and cyclists

Amazing View of Como from the top of Monte Bisbino 1325m above sea level, a must do for all walkers and cyclists. Como City, situated on the banks of the lake, is encircled by enchanting hills and couldn't be easier to visit. Travelling from Milan to Como takes less than one hour by train and even less time by car. Today Como is a dynamic, business city with an important history in textile (mainly silk) manufacturing and trading. Due to this traditional textile industry the city is commonly referred to as the Silk Capital.