The Como Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city of Como. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is located near Lake Como and it’s commonly described as the last Gothic cathedral built in Italy. You can visit it on public holidays from 1 p.m. to 4.30 p.m….
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Bellagio, a waterfront town called “The Pearl of Lake Como”, is a romantic spot. It is located at the crux of Lake Como’s inverted Y. Punta Spartivento offers breathtaking views of the lake and its snow-capped mountains. Along the banks of the promontory of Bellagio are many old patrician houses, each surrounded by parks and…
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The Tempio Voltiano, is a museum in the city of Como, that is dedicated to Alessandro Volta. It was designed by Federico Frigerio and inaugurated in 1928, but was completed in 1927 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the scientist’s death. It contains Volta’s tools, both original and reconstructed. Open from Tuesday to Sunday (Museums)
Read MoreSant’Abbondio is a Romanesque basilica in Como. It was built, on the site of a pre-existing church Palaeo- Christian from Amanzio, the 3rd bishop of Como. Next to the basilica, there is a medieval cloister that today is one of the campuses of Insubria University. The basilica is open 7 days a week, from 8 a.m….
Read MoreBaradello castle is a military fortification located on a hill that overlooks lake Como in the Park of Spina Verde. The fortress is surrounded by walls of the sixth century that were rebuilt with the help of emperor Federico Barbarossa, during the War of the Lombard League, in 1158 to demonstrate his uncontested power as ruler. In…
Read MoreHave you ever seen the Lake Como from above? Have you ever seen the light-blue of the water, the green of nature and the white of villas and boats are its main colors? Probably not, but thanks to the funicular you can leave the city of Como behind and ascend into heaven. The funicular was developed during the…
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