Lake Como (Italy)

A Peeling 17th-Century Palazzo and the Man Who Was ‘Crazy Enough’ to Buy It

The fabric designer Raffaele Fabrizio found a way to mine the past — both his own and his country’s — by moving into a sprawling Italian villa and (for now, at least) refusing to renovate.

By Kurt Soller and Simon Upton

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On Italy’s Lake Como, a Rationalist Villa With a Contemporary Touch

The designer Tommaso Spinzi has restored an architectural gem — and made it his own.

By Laura May Todd and Sara Magni

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Cheap Ways to Enjoy Lake Como, Italy

Stars like George Clooney frequent this scenic corner of northern Italy, but you might be surprised by how affordable it can be. Here’s an insider’s guide.

By Valeriya Safronova

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Golf is Helping Drive the Real Estate Surge Around Milan and Lake Como

Golf resorts are enjoying newfound popularity among international travelers and home buyers in the Lombardy region, known for its cultural attractions and lakes.

By Shivani Vora