ancient Lacus Verbanus
Lake, northern Italy and southern Switzerland, bordered on the north by the Swiss Alps .
Occupying an area of 82 sq mi (212 sq km), it is Italy's second largest lake. It is 34 mi (54 km) long, with a maximum width of 7 mi (11 km) and a maximum depth of 1,220 ft (372 m). Traversed from north to south by the Ticino River , it is also fed by the Tresa River from Lake Lugano on the east. It is a popular resort area.