Lake Como sits roughly 50 kilometres north of Milan, and for anyone who loves driving, history, or simply a spectacular view, it makes a compelling case for itself. Image: ŠkodaA Lake Built for ExplorationCovering 146 square kilometres and reaching depths of more than 400 metres, Lake Como is Italy’s third-largest lake and one of the deepest in Europe. Roads, Passes, and the Monza ConnectionDriving enthusiasts will find the lakeside roads more scenic than rewarding. The broader point Škoda makes is a fair one: few places offer such a concentrated mix of Alpine driving, motorsport heritage, architectural history, and lakeside atmosphere within such a compact area. As European road-trip destinations go, Lake Como earns its reputation.