Lake Como Quiz: Villas, Bellagio and Alpine Shores of Italy

This Lake Como quiz explores the glamorous Alpine lake in Lombardy, Italy, with questions on its upside-down Y shape, George Clooney's villa in Laglio, Bellagio, the Star Wars and James Bond scenes at Villa del Balbianello, how deep the lake is, Alessandro Volta, Como silk, the lake's only island, the funicular to Brunate, its old name Lario and seaplanes. Ten questions.

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Shape
Lake Como is famous for its shape, which looks like what?
Celebrities
Which Hollywood actor owns a famous villa on Lake Como in the village of Laglio?
Towns
Which town, at the point where the lake's three branches meet, is called the pearl of Lake Como?
Films
Villa del Balbianello appeared in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and which James Bond film?
Depth
Lake Como is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Roughly how deep is it?
Science
Which inventor of the electric battery was born in the city of Como?
Industry
The city of Como has long been famous for producing what?
Islands
What is the name of the only island in Lake Como?
Railways
Which hilltop village above Como can be reached by a funicular railway, opened in 1894?
Names
Lake Como is also known by which older name, from the Latin Larius?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Lake Como is famous for its shape, which looks like what?
Answer: An upside-down letter Y
The lake has three branches meeting at Bellagio. Its shoreline is about 170 kilometers long.
Q2: Which Hollywood actor owns a famous villa on Lake Como in the village of Laglio?
Answer: George Clooney
He bought Villa Oleandra in 2002. Fans often take boat trips past the villa hoping to spot him.
Q3: Which town, at the point where the lake's three branches meet, is called the pearl of Lake Como?
Answer: Bellagio
Its narrow stepped streets climb from the water. The famous Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas was named after it.
Q4: Villa del Balbianello appeared in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and which James Bond film?
Answer: Casino Royale
The villa sits on a wooded point near Lenno. Its terraced gardens are among the most photographed on the lake.
Q5: Lake Como is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Roughly how deep is it?
Answer: About 410 meters
Its bottom lies below sea level. The lake was carved by glaciers during the Ice Age.
Q6: Which inventor of the electric battery was born in the city of Como?
Answer: Alessandro Volta
The unit of electric potential, the volt, is named after him. The Tempio Voltiano museum on the lakefront honors his work.
Q7: The city of Como has long been famous for producing what?
Answer: Silk
Its workshops supply silk to many top fashion houses. A silk museum tells the story of the industry.
Q8: What is the name of the only island in Lake Como?
Answer: Isola Comacina
The small island has ruins of early churches. Isola Bella is on Lake Maggiore, and Isola del Garda is on Lake Garda.
Q9: Which hilltop village above Como can be reached by a funicular railway, opened in 1894?
Answer: Brunate
The ride takes about seven minutes. From the top, there are views of the lake and, on clear days, the Alps.
Q10: Lake Como is also known by which older name, from the Latin Larius?
Answer: Lario
Locals still use the name Lario. Ceresio is another name for Lake Lugano, and Benaco is an old name for Lake Garda.

Lake Como Quiz – Italy's Glamorous Alpine Lake

Lake Como, or Lago di Como, is a long, narrow lake in Lombardy, northern Italy, surrounded by green mountains close to the Swiss border. Shaped like an upside-down letter Y, it is famous for elegant villas, gardens, colorful villages and celebrity residents. It is one of the most popular holiday spots in Italy.

The lake was carved by glaciers and is one of the deepest in Europe, reaching about 410 meters. Its three branches meet at Bellagio, called the pearl of the lake. Other famous towns include Varenna, Menaggio, Tremezzo and Cernobbio, all linked by ferries. The city of Como, at the southwest tip, is known for silk and was the birthplace of Alessandro Volta.

For centuries, wealthy families built grand villas along the shore. Villa Carlotta is famous for its gardens and art, Villa del Balbianello for film scenes and Villa d'Este for its luxury hotel. George Clooney's Villa Oleandra in Laglio has made the lake famous with a new generation.

Visitors take boat trips, hike paths such as the Greenway del Lago, ride the funicular to Brunate and explore Isola Comacina, the lake's only island. Seaplanes take off from Como, home to one of the oldest seaplane clubs in the world.

Local food includes lake fish, risotto with perch and polenta. Spring and autumn are especially beautiful.

Lake Como is easy to reach from Milan, about an hour away by train. Many visitors stay in Bellagio or Varenna and use the ferries to hop between villages, admiring the villas from the water.

This quiz covers the geography, villas, history and traditions of Lake Como.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers, film fans and lovers of Italian scenery.

Lake Como's shape and depth
George Clooney and Villa del Balbianello
Bellagio, the pearl of the lake
Alessandro Volta and Como silk
Isola Comacina and the Brunate funicular
The old name Lario and seaplanes

Quick Facts About Lake Como

Lake Como is the third-largest lake in Italy.
The Wayfarers' Path follows an old route along the eastern shore.
Villa d'Este has been a hotel since 1873.
Como's cathedral mixes Gothic and Renaissance styles.
Writers such as Mary Shelley and Stendhal admired the lake.
Ferries link most villages on the lake.