Pomeranian Hugo & Pomchi Henry travel to Italy by car. They drive from Germany through beautiful and petfriendly Switzerland with the beautiful alps.
First it goes to Lezzeno on Lake Como. Lake Como, also known as Lario, is the third largest Italian lake (after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore). Located at the foot of the Alps, Lake Como offers some of the most romantic and picturesque sceneries in the world. Its characteristic shape, resembling an inverted Y, comes from the melting of glaciers combined with the erosive action of the ancient Adda river. This led to the formation of the two southern branches that culminate in the cities of Como and Lecco, in the middle of which lies the famous Bellagio.
Lake Como is a true corner of Italian paradise that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Lezzeno:
Lezzeno is a municipality that stretches over 7 kilometers along the eastern shore of Lake Como, a few kilometers from Bellagio. This area is famous for its great beauty of views and views that combine the lush green of the woods with the turquoise waters of the lake. There are numerous walks immersed in a genuine natural beauty that can be done in Lezzeno and its surroundings. The different mountain paths that the farmers used in the summer to bring the cows to the pastures at higher altitudes.
Bellagio:
Bellagio is a small jewel located on the promontory that separates the two southern branches of Lake Como, those culminating in the cities of Como and Lecco. It is one of the most glamorous and romantic destinations in Lombardy. In fact, the well-known “Pearl of Lake Como” is home to a colorful historic center, beautiful gardens (parks of Villa Serbelloni and V
illa Melzi), charming neighborhoods (such as Pescallo or San Giovanni), and much more. Its central location makes Bellagio perfect for visiting beautiful surrounding towns such as Varenna, Tremezzina or Menaggio… where you can easily arrive by boat! Discover the best things to do in Bellagio: most attractions are within walking distance, making Bellagio perfect even for a day trip Ready to hit the road? Here’s what awaits you in Bellagio, Lake Como! The narrow streets of Bellagio are so beautiful that a simple walk is worth the visit. Il Borgo, the name for the center of Bellagio, is traversed by the main street Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, which is reached by walking up the colorful and lively alleys (here called “Salite“) that start from the lakefront Lungo Lario Manzoni.
Milano:
Milan (Milano in Italian) is located in the province of Milano, in the west of the Lombardy region. Milan is a popular destination for a city trip and which you would like to get to know for its special architecture, trendy fashion and many restaurants, but you can also go there for business purposes. Together with Rome, Florence, Venice and Naples it is one of the five most visited cities in Italy. The city of Milan (Milano) The name of this city comes from Medionalum and that refers to the fact that you can find Milan in the middle of the Po Valley. The city of Milan has more than one million inhabitants, but if you add the inhabitants of the suburbs, there are four million inhabitants. During a Milan city trip you will find the perfect combination of authentic Italian architecture, modern buildings and many other Milan attractions. Do you like to visit the historic buildings? Then you need to visit the Milan Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco or the Arco della Pace. But also other top attractions such as the San Siro stadium, the Teatro alla Scala and Da Vinci’s painting of ‘The Last Supper’ are sights that you should not miss. If you prefer the modern part of the city, look for the commercial properties in the innovative financial district Porta Nuova, where you can also be charmed by the Bosco Verticale. These are two residential towers, where the residents together can enjoy almost 9,000 square meters of terrace, on which almost 1,000 trees have been planted. For sure you know the Italian city because of the two football clubs AC Milan and Inter Milan. Attending a football match at the San Siro Stadium can be high on your bucket list when you visit Milan city. Other sporting events are the marathon and Milan Italy as the start or finish point of cycling races. In 2026, Milan (togeteher with Cortina d’Ampezzo) will host the Winter Olympics and Formula 1 enthusiasts will travel from Milaan to nearby Monza to attend the race at the Autodrome Nazionale Monza. Duomo (Cathedreal) In Piazza del Duomo you will find the famous Milan Cathedral. The architecture of the Duomo, the baroque facade, the mosaic and the paintings will enchant you. The highlight of your visit is the ascent to the roof terrace of the cathedral. Milan is famous not just for being the fashion capital of the world; it is also one of the most dog-friendly cities in all of Europe. Dogs in Milan are welcomed everywhere – shopping malls, tourist sites, restaurants and other public spaces.
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