Brunate - 700 m. - 1800 inhabitants - 5 km from Como
Brunate is located on a wooded plateau, in a dominant position over Como. The town is called the "balcony of the Prealps" because numerous panoramic points allow spectacular views from above: the city from above and the entire first branch of the lake; the plain and, in the background, the western Alps with Monviso, Monte Rosa and, on clear and windy days, the view also reaches the entire Tuscan-Romagna Apennines.
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Como - 200 m - 85,000 inhabitants - 40 km from Milan
It is a city of 85,000 inhabitants that has three thousand years of history. It is the provincial capital, university seat and industrial centre. The silk woven in Como is one of the most prestigious. It borders directly with Switzerland and is 40 km from Milan. The climate is temperate, humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. Snow is a sporadic but constant annual event. In summer people flock to the lake while in winter they retreat to the historic center (especially during the Magic light festival show in December). In the afternoon the city is always crowded for shopping, especially on Saturdays.