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Milano, Italy
Start the day as early as you can so that you can enjoy as much of Milan as
possible. Catch a tram or bus to the city centre. We alighted at Via Orefici
P.za Cordusio tram stop (lines 2, 12, 14, 16, 19). Breakfast or brunch like an
Italian with a coffee and an accompanying pastry. You’ll find little cafes all
over the place, so find one that takes your fancy.
- Parco Sempione
- Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
- Arco della Pace
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Argegno, Italy
We elected to stay in the small village of Argegno which is located around a
third of the way up Lake Como’s western shoreline. We heartily encourage you to
consider Argegno as a base for your further explorations around Lake Como.
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Pigra, Italy
Pigra is a small village that lies 881 metres (2,890 ft) above sea level and is
located above Argegno. Visitors can access Pigra by one of the few cable cars
that surround Lake Como. The journey up to Pigra takes just five minutes and
costs €3.90 return. There are two main reasons for visiting Pigra. The first is
the view of Lake Como. There are splendid views to enjoy from various places in
the village, but arguably the best view is from the designated viewpoint. Follow
the signs to the viewpoint (‘belvedere’) from the upper cable car station. The
walk itself goes through woodland and is very pleasant.
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Bergamo, Italy
Bergamo is perfectly set up for quick visits. The train station is in the centre
of the city, and the tourism office and luggage lockers are just across the
square from the station. Staff at the tourism office are accustomed to helping
tourists who are quickly passing through and they’ll help you catch a bus to the
Old Town where most of the Bergamo’s charm hides.
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Bellano, Italy