Cycling fans might want to make this top of their Lago di Como list. Set in a village that's frequently featured in the Giro d'Italia race, this museum is devoted to all aspects of the sport. It features many bicycles and jerseys dating back decades, plus film clips of great moments in Italian cycling history. Located 10km south of Bellagio, it's an ample reward for a punishing climb.
Museo del Ciclismo
Lake Como
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