Which Italian lake has the town of Bellagio on its shore?

Lake Como is the Italian lake with the town of Bellagio on its shore.

Bellagio stands on the tip of the promontory that divides Lake Como’s two southern branches, giving the town views across the lake toward the Alps. This position is why Bellagio is often called the “Pearl of Lake Como.” The surrounding landscape was strongly shaped by Pleistocene glaciers, which carved the lake’s characteristic inverted-Y form.

Lake Como is in Lombardy, northern Italy, about 45 kilometres north of Milan. It is a glacial lake with an area of roughly 146 square kilometres and a maximum depth exceeding 400 metres, making it Italy’s deepest lake. Its shores are lined with historic villas and gardens, including Villa Serbelloni, Villa Melzi, and Villa Carlotta.

A frequent mix-up is confusing Bellagio with the Bellagio resort and casino in Las Vegas, whose name was inspired by the Italian town. Lake Como is also known by its older Latin-derived name, Lario. The lake’s main outflow is the Adda River, which eventually continues south toward the Po basin.