Varenna, Italy ⠀ Varenna is a beautiful, small town located on the shores of Lake Como, on the eastern side. The number of local residents barely reaches a thousand. The city is located 20km northwest of Lecco and 60km north of Milan. ⠀ If you want to see the stunning scenery of one of the most popular lakes in Italy - go to Varenna, the town is rightfully included in the list of the best on the lake. ⠀ Keep the post, we are starting our TOP 5 things to do in Varenna: ⠀ 1. Take a boat trip on Lake Como and enjoy the wonderful views. 2. See the Church of St. George (San Giorgio). The church is a model of Lombard culture and is a basilica with three naves in the Romanesque style. The church is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. 3. Take a walk along the road of lovers. It is located at the ferry pier and runs along the coast. 4. Climb to the castle of Vecio. While in Varenna, do not be too lazy to climb the hill to the castle - the reward will be an amazing view of the lake and the whole town will be in full view. 5. Visit Villa Monastero and the gardens laid out around the villa. There are many rare and exotic plants in the garden, such as Lebanese cedars, African and American palm trees, agaves, dragon trees, oleanders, etc. ⠀ By the way, it was in Varenna that Giovanni Battista Pirelli was born, who founded the famous tire company in 1872. ⠀ Who was on Lake Como? Be noted in the comments! What would supplement our list of places?