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The steamship Concordia (formerly named 28 ottobre) is the sole survivor of the great paddleboats which used to navigate on the lake. It was built at the Odero shipyard of Sestri Ponente, Genoa, in 1926 and represents a wonderful piece of history of the Larian territory, and lovingly cared for today by the staff of the steamship company. During World War II, the Anglo-American aircraft attacked the ship with machine guns and it had to be moored on the inland shore of the Comacina Island and camouflaged with foliage and twigs. In 1943, after the fall of Fascism, its name was changed into Concordia since the former name recalled the March on Rome. Today, a trip on the Lario on board of this fascinating old vessel is the best way to enjoy the lake, immersed in a unique atmosphere. Concordia runs every Sunday in spring and summer. |