Como is the deepest lake in Europe with crystal clear water. It's located in Italy, and its depth in some places reaches 400 meters! Due to the proximity of mountains and cold undercurrents, the water in Lake Como is cool even on the hottest days. In ancient times, the villas of Virgil and Pliny the Younger were located near Lake Como, and now - George Clooney and Richard Branson have villas there.&nbsp;World stars and celebrities often spend their holidays near Como, and there are explanations for this - the views are simply mesmerizing! But in addition to beautiful landscapes, Lake Como holds many mysteries. We have selected the most interesting ones for you.Lake Como - the same age as the Ice Age!The lake has an unusual shape in the form of an inverted Y. The fact is that the lake was formed in a depression formed during the Ice Age by the Adda River. It happened millions of years ago! Amazing!Lake Como helped Napoleon win the war!But how is this possible? Lake Como became the key front during the war between France and Austria. In the middle of the eighteenth century, fierce fighting took place near Lake Como. Napoleon Bonaparte showed tactical ability and used the Como area to defeat the Austrian authorities.Why is it always windy on Lake Como?There is a logical explanation for this - the lake location. It's surrounded by mountains crossed by numerous valleys, which contributes to the fact that Lake Como is always windy.It is here that the only school in Europe is located. There you can learn how to fly hydroplanes. However, sailing on the lake is not easy. You can have surprises when the relative calm changes into waves in seconds. This inconstancy of the wind makes the lake a great place to practice sailing.Dinosaur spotted on Lake Como!The so-called "monster of Lake Como" was first seen by a fisherman in 1949. After that, there were reports of a dinosaur living in the lake for many years, nicknamed Lariosaurus. Sort of like a local Loch Ness monster. Usually, only tourists swim in the lake, because many locals are still afraid of meeting the monster.Also, many Italians believe that the water in Lake Como is too cold, and swimming in the sea seems more attractive to them. Moreover, the nearest sea coast is only 200 kilometers away.We advise you to visit Lake Como!The beauty of this lake has long inspired poets, writers, and artists. It also attracts many directors who have shot more than one Hollywood film on its shores. For example, "Casino Royale", "A Month on the Lake", the second episode of "Star Wars" and "Ocean's Twelve". If you want to see this incredible beauty with your own eyes, then be sure to visit Lake Como. Nature itself contributes to the fact that Lake Como is beautiful at any time of the year. Nevertheless, going to the north of Lombardy, it should be borne in mind that the tourist season here lasts from May to October. If the goal is to combine a visit to the lake with a beach holiday, then come in the hottest months - July and August.

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Why don't locals swim in Lake Como? And other mysteries of this amazing place

Vatican City is the smallest state in the world. It’s located on the territory of Rome but is a completely independent country. When planning a trip to the Vatican, you'll find a wealth of information about attractions. Also, guides will tell you a lot during excursions. But we have prepared the most amazing facts that you won't hear about on a traditional tour. Let's get started!Only 5% of the population of the Vatican are womenIn total, the population of the Vatican has a little more than 800 people, 95% of whom are men. This is explained by the fact that the population of the Vatican is mainly ministers of the church and the military, which most often become men.However, Pope Francis supports the promotion of women to high positions in the Catholic Church. In particular, in January 2020, a woman named Francesca Di Giovanni became Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the first time in history. In the Vatican, her position is called Deputy Secretary for Relations with States.Divorce is prohibited in the VaticanThe Vatican has no legal provisions on divorce and couples can only annul their marriage. Moreover, it is a Catholic place, which is ruled by the Pope. Catholics believe in the sanctity of marriage, so supposedly it cannot be destroyed.90% of crimes committed in the Vatican remain unsolvedThe crime rate per capita in the Vatican is much higher than in Italy. And this is not surprising because in the Vatican there are a lot of tourists and workers from Italy. Among the crimes, pickpocketing, fraud, and insulting the police and civil servants predominate. Those who are caught and convicted are sent to serve their sentences in Italian prisons. But, as a rule, most crimes remain unsolved. So keep a tight grip on your purse if you decide to go to the Vatican.You can't stay live in the VaticanIt's no longer possible to stay in the enclave. Children lose their citizenship when they turn 18 or when their parents lose it. Becoming a citizen of the Vatican is possible only if you are a cardinal resident in the Vatican or Rome if you are a diplomat representing the Holy See or an official or employee of the Catholic Church.There are no hospitals in the VaticanIt's difficult to imagine a country that doesn't have an airport, hospitals, and prisons! However, all this is not in the Vatican. These places are situated in neighboring Italy, which is what the inhabitants of the Vatican use. But this state has its helipad, a railway - two tracks of 300 meters each, a post office, and the Vatican Bank.The Vatican officially believes in aliensIt sounds incredible, but the Vatican officially admits that life on other planets is theoretically possible. In 2006, this statement was made publicly by the former director of the Vatican Observatory, Father Jose Funes. However, whatever the forms of life, the Vatican believes that they are the creation of God.

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Why don't locals swim in Lake Como? And other mysteries of this amazing place

Why there are no hospitals in the Vatican and other unknown facts that you did not know about this country

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