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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Ted Thornhill

Seven European lakes you must visit at least once — from A-list favorites to under-the-radar gems

Europe has an impressive line-up of showstopping lakes - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Europe is famous for its mesmerizing beaches. But there are dreamy waters inland, too, as we reveal here — a list of lovely lakes you should visit at least once in your life, from those beloved by celebrities to under-the-radar gems.

There’s the Italian lake so stunning George Clooney bought not one but two villas on its shoreline; a monstrously vast body of water shared by Switzerland and France where Mary Shelley conceived Frankenstein; and a spot in Slovenia that has a fairytale vibe thanks to an impossibly cute church perched on an islet in the center.

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