Lecco
How do you say 'chair' in Lecchese???
PS: Can anyone here actually speak Lecchese???
CADREGA!!!
In 2023, how many tourists visited Lake Como?
A. 2.3 million B. 4.1 million C. 5.6 million
Bonus Question: How many people live in the Lake Como area today?
C!
BQ: 930K
If you drive up to Ballabio, then over Mt. Due Mani (Two Hands) for about an hour (very zigzaggy road), you come to the smallest town (comune) in all of Italy, immersed in nature. What is it called?
MORTERONE
How many kilos of pasta does the average Italian eat each year???
A. 7 B. 16 C. 23
C! (Of course)
Fun fact: Italy produces 3.5 million TONS of pasta each year!!!
Is it better to say COMO LAKE or LAKE COMO???
LAKE
COMO
(THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
True or False?
The original characters in Manzoni's THE BETROTHED were called FERMO & LUCIA???
PS. How do you say 'Tu mi sposerai?' in English?
TRUE!!!!!
The three biggest lakes in Italy are: COMO, GARDA, MAGGIORE
Where is Lake Como in the standings (classifica)?
1, 2, or 3?????
3
(but number 1 for depth!) 416 meters deep around Argegno!
What is the tallest mountain in the province of Lecco?
Mt. LEGNONE (2.609)
PS. What does the name 'Legnone' mean??
What is Lecco's signature dish?
Risotto al pesce persico
(Risotto with perch filet)
The Lariosauro (Lariosaurus) was a carnivorous marine reptile who apparently lived in Lake Como waters about 245 million years ago. What was its nickname?
A. Saurino B. Larrie C. Laretto
There is a special connection between Lecco and New York. The Big Apple's most famous symbol and Lecco's most famous symbol are the same height. What are these two symbols?
PS. How do you say 'quanto sei alto?' in English??
Statue of Liberty
San Nicolò Bell Tower
What is the name of the town where George Clooney has his Villa (Villa Oleandra)???
Bonus Question: What is George's wife's name??
LAGLIO
This famous and amazing place in one of Lake Como's lovely towns is a gorge formed over 15 million years where you can stroll on a wooden walkway and witness the gushing water all around you.
Orrido di Bellano
This Sicilian-owned ice cream shop with arguably Lecco's best granitas (slushies) is found in Piazza Cermenati
How do you say 'Mi dai un sorso?' in English?
Capo Horn (Cape Horn)
Mussolini was famously captured in this Lake Como town while trying to escape the Partigiani (partisans).
Hint: It rhymes with the Italian word for PLAYDOUGH
DONGO
Lecco's most famous bridge was recently discovered to have been the bridge painted in the Mona Lisa! What is its name???
Fun Fact: The lady in the painting was named Lisa Gherandini Giocondo
Ponte Azzone Visconti (Ponte Vecchio)
Azzone Visconti Bridge (Old/Ancient Bridge)
What is the name of the ONLY island on Lake Como?
Isola Comacina (Comacina Island)
The shortest river in Italy is near Varenna! What is it called?
Bonus Question: What is the 2nd longest river in Italy?
Name 2 ingredients of MANFRIGOLE
Buckwheat, Butter, Melted Cheese, Pesteda....
PS: YOU GOTTA TRY 'EM (La Darsena)
Da Vinci invented a famous ferry that uses NO energy. You can find it (and ride it) in this lovely town on the shores of the Adda.
IMBERSAGO
What famous author said of Lecco:
“a town that I would call one of the most beautiful in the world!”
MANZONI (DUH!)
This hotel was just awarded the best in Europe prize and the 2nd best in the WHOLE WORLD! Hint, it is found on the shores of Moltrasio;)
PS. The cheapest room is a WHOPPING 1200 euros per night! (my monthly salary at the hotel where I work)
PASSALACQUA
This activity for adrenaline junkies is less intense than skydiving and less scary than bungee jumping, but every bit as fun! The two premier places to do it are Alpe Giumello and Mt. Cornizzolo.
PARAGLIDING (Parapendio)
PS: YOU SHOULD DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This excellent caffe in Isolago has legendary hot chocolate with even better homemade whipped cream (you gotta ask for extra whipped cream on the side;) What is its name?
Marchioni
Quite possibily Lake Como's most iconic spot, James Bond and Star Wars were filmed here, as well as other movies and tv commercials.
Villa del Balbianello