Lakes in Italy
 Lake Bolsena 
The Bolsena is the main volcanic lake in Italy, its waters are clear and the surrounding hills are covered by a thick vegetation, vineyards and olive groves. In the past the shores of the lake were populated by the Etruscan and ancient Roman people, and still today we can admire the imposing remains of these populations.
Due to the characteristics of the land and the long exposure to sun rays during the year, this country is a suitable area for the production of quality wines; the most famous are Est! Est! Est! and Orvieto.
This area is also important for cooking traditions rich in typical plates like anguilla alla vernaccia (eel) and coregone alla griglia (lake fish).
Bolsena is in a strategic position to visit numerous points of interest: Tarquinia, Cerveteri, Vulci, Civita di Bagnoregio, Florence, Assisi, Spoleto, Cascate delle Marmore (Marmore's Falls) and Giglio Island.
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 Lago di Bracciano
Flanked by the towns like Bracciano, Anguillara Sabazia and Trevignano, on three of its sides, Lake Bracciano is one of the largest lakes in Italy. The lake is the main source of drinking water for the city of Rome. As a result, motorboats are strictly prohibited. The lake itself is perfect for water sports, offering you the chance to have fun sailing, canoeing and surfing – or you can simply sunbathe on the waters’ edge.
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 Lake Como
Lake Como is situated in Lombardy, Northern Italy. It is part of the Italian Lake District. Popular with visitors for well over 100 years for it's combination of fresh air, water, mountains and good weather, it's still worth a visit.
Lake Como offers visitors unlimited opportunities to relax while exploring small, picturesque towns with Baroque inspired chapels, strolling public gardens, or taking a hydrofoil boat tour of exquisite villas built in the 17th and 18th century.
At a depth of 1300 feet and one of the deepest lakes in Europe, Lake Como offers unmatched water-sport recreational experiences to include sailing, windsurfing, and kite-surfing. While in the Lake Como area, you will surely want to take in a music festival, a gastronomic festival, or attend a boat procession, a boat race or a rowing race.
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 Lake Garda - Created by a glacier, Lake Garda is the largest natural basin in Italy. To the north it is overlooked by imposing rocks, to the south mild hills rich in prestigious vines. 21 tourist resorts lie on the lake’s shores; due to its peculiar shape, the area boasts a very mild climate. The lake offers many historically interesting sites, especially prehistoric settlements and the remnants of various kingdoms including the Venetians, French and Hapsburg empires.
There are many places to visit, from historic villages, to naturalistic excursions on the lake or the nearby mountain range of Monte Baldo. There is a wide choice of shopping possibilities, sporting activities, such as golf, water-skiing, mountain biking, horse-riding, parachuting and free climbing, or simply relax on the beach.
Verona is only a few kilometres away, rich in culture, churches and monuments. Do not miss the Arena with its astonishing opera festival, the house of Romeo and Juliet, the former Roman forum of Piazza Delle Erbe and the Romanesque Basilica of San Lorenzo.
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 Lake Iseo - Lake Iseo is one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy. The lake together with its beautiful surroundings offers some of the breath taking sights. Do not forget to bring your camera with you. Both kids and adults can enjoy varied summer and winter sports activities. There are daily boat cruises that enable you to visit the best places. In July and August you can cruise in the evening.
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 Lake Lugano
Frequented mainly by German and Swiss German tourists and their Lombard neighbours, Lake Lugano is a body of water like a gem set in the midst of the Alps.
Lake Lugano is smaller than both Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. Lake Lugano is the only lake that has a bridge over it connecting the towns of Melide and Bisonne. Most of Lake Lugano lies in Switzerland. The main city on the lake is Lugano which is the most important city in Switzerland's Ticino canton which is Italian speaking. Lugano is a very modern and trendy city but still retains much of it's Italian culture. In contrast at the eastern end of the lake which is all in Italy, Porlezza is the main town sitting at the extreme east end. Porlezza which sits in a beautiful setting is still very much Italian although it is gaining as a resort destination. The valleys of Val Solda and Val Cavargna on the north and Val Intelvi on the south side of the lake are quite interesting with their small villages and many trails to explore.
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 Lake Orta
Lake Orta in Italy is located in Piedmont region, flanked by the regions of Lake Maggiore and the Valsesia in northern part of Italy.
The area bordering Lake Orta in Italy is dotted with specimens of Romanesque and baroque architecture.
The ancient and attractive Basilica of San Giulio famous for its 15th century frescoes is situated on the Island of San Giulio, in the center of the lake. Other must see tourist spots of the region are the 16th century Palazzo della Comunità and the 15th century parish church.
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 Lake Trasimeno
Lake Trasimeno also known as Lake of Perugia is one of the most prominent lakes of Italy. The Lake Trasimeno is the largest lake in the Umbrian region. The lake covers a total area of 128 square kilometers and has a depth of 6 meters and is therefor slightly smaller than Lake Como.
The lake is positioned on the borders of Tuscany and Umbria, giving you easy access to some of the most cultural and beautiful destinations in Italy, where you can visit historical towns or sample some of the excellent local wines.
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 Lake Vico
Lake Vico (Italian Lago di Vico) is a volcanic lake in northern Lazio region, central Italy. It is the highest among major Italian lakes, with its altitude of 510 m. The Lake is surrounded by the Cimini Hills, it is part of the Natural Reserve of Lake Vico.
It is famous for its extensive beech forest which is one of the most southerly in Europe. The elevation plus the surrounding walls of the crater apparently supply cool enough conditions for the continued survival of beeches here. A large part of the northern side of the crater is a natural preserve to protect this forest.
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