Would You Buy Air As A Souvenir? Italy’s Lake Como Sells Canned Air To Tourists For $11

A trip or vacation always feels incomplete if you don’t take a piece of that memorable vacation with you as a souvenir. Souvenirs, such as keychains, postcards, and fridge magnets, provide a full tourist experience with their diverse range. However, what if one of the souvenirs you buy on your next trip is canned air? Although it may seem strange, it is indeed real. Tourists in the Italian lakeside town of Como can now enjoy a unique souvenir: sealed cans of “Lake Como Air,” a unique and eye-catching addition to their collection of souvenirs.

What Is ‘Lake Como Air’ by ItalyComunica?

ItalyComunica (a communication company) sells pure air cans, which are priced at $11 (₹926 approx.) and are unique souvenirs for the town’s residents. Each can contain 13.5 ounces (400 ml) of pure air. On the Lake Como Air website, it’s mentioned that Lake Como Air is a luxurious souvenir perfect for those seeking peace and elegance in a heavenly corner. It is not available online but can only be found in local stores to promote visits to the area. The product is not for sale online but rather a keepsake for those who visit Lake Como, ensuring memories are not bought but lived. These cans have been on sale since October.

 

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Cans of air are being sold in the well-known towns of Menaggio and Lenno, as well as at a restaurant and bookshop in Como. Celebrities and tourists flock to Lake Como, which is 50 miles north of Milan and famous for its opulent mansions. After George Clooney bought a property in Laglio, a town on the lake’s western side, interest in the lake skyrocketed in 2002.

According to the Lake Como Air website, the product contains 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.04% carbon dioxide, 0.0018% neon, 0.00052% helium, 0.00017% methane, 0.00011% krypton, 0.00005% hydrogen, and 0.000009% xenon. The secret formula for Lake Como Air is 0.0000001%.

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Netizens’ Reaction To This Unique Souvenir

The most interesting thing is always the comments made by others. Responses to the unusual Lake Como air souvenir were quite funny. While some people were not able to believe this others had hilarious remarks like ‘made in China’. Check out their reactions.

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So, will you buy this souvenir?

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