“Eyes on the Lake” Inside the poetic world of wedding photographer Cristiano Ostinelli, where Como’s light and the lens of love shape stories of a lifetime. Cristiano Ostinelli doesn’t take photographs. He captures quiet miracles. From the glimmering waters of Lake Como to the snow-dusted rooftops of St. Petersburg, his

In a town known for silk, slow mornings, and lake views that stretch into dreams, something else is starting to ripple out across Italy and beyond. Como 1907, a football club rooted in local pride, is making waves far beyond its place in the sporting hierarchy. Through a bold partnership

Lake Como is renowned for its picturesque waters and timeless boats, but if you take a moment to look upwards, you might spot something unexpected—small planes gliding over the lake. These aren’t just any aircraft; they belong to Aero Club Como, the world’s oldest seaplane operation and flight school. This

Via Giacomo Scalini 70, 22100 Brunate (CO) Nestled in the woods of San Maurizio and overlooking the deep blue of Lake Como, Hotel Paradiso—part of the Como4Como project—stands proudly at nearly 800 metres above sea level in the town of Brunate. More than just a boutique hotel, it is a

There aren’t many places where football feels like this. Where the walk to the stadium winds along a lakeside promenade, and the view from your seat takes in not just the pitch, but the shimmer of Lake Como and the curve of the Alps just beyond it — all under

A story of passion, history, and hospitality on the shores of Lake Como “I first walked through that entrance when I was 14 years old.” “Now I am the President, but I have also been an athlete, a champion, a coach, and a manager. So, I believe I understand this

Over the past decade, Lake Como has solidified its reputation as the quintessential romantic destination, attracting numerous celebrities to its shores for weddings and vow renewals. It is a popular wedding destination thanks to its mix of natural beauty, historic architecture, and privacy. The lake’s clear waters, surrounded by hills

In the spring of 2024, Lake Como played host to one of the most talked-about couples of the year—pop sensation Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. The superstar couple, whose whirlwind romance had taken the tabloids by storm, chose Italy’s most glamorous lake as their sanctuary. For Taylor and

“The lake never fails to gift me something incredible. Athletes train in the gym, I fine-tuned my skills on the lake” Carlo Borlengi Born in Bellano on the shores of Lake Como in 1956, Carlo Borlenghi’s path to becoming one of the world’s foremost sailing photographers began with the waters

Como is a city shaped by culture, where science, architecture, and the arts intersect. It’s a place where creativity isn’t confined to galleries but shines through different mediums: on the field at Giuseppe Sinigaglia, through performances at Teatro Sociale, and in the dark rooms of Cinema Astra, the last historic