The combination of the city in the north of Italy, where almost 85 thousand people live. Como is located just 50 km from Milan, so if you stayed in Milan, do not deny yourself a pleasant opportunity to visit Como, this old and very cozy town on the shore of the same lake. But what you can see here.
Historical center Como
I will not surprise if I say that this is a special visited area of the city. It is incredibly beautiful - narrow winding streets with small colorful houses, a luxurious view of the Alps, small cafes and restaurants, unhurried Italian life. Some homes in the area have many centuries, as well as amazing the variety of architectural styles of all buildings, although the effect of Roman style is clearly felt. The oldest fortress wall and sentient towers on buildings, as well as the archaeological zone with excavations, as well as the palaces worked in the fascist period are also interesting. One of the most beautiful parts of the city, the historic center will certainly please you and remember for a long time.
Basilica San Fedel in Como (Basilica di San Fedele)
This luxury cathedral can also be found in the historic center of Como. It was built at the beginning of the 12th century on the ruins of the Christian Church of the 7th century. Interior decoration is replete with sculptures, in particular, depicting griffins and monsters. Temple style - mostly Romanesque. During restorations in the last century, the appearance of the facade was changed and the bell tower was repaired, however, all the same style was held, so the cathedral still remains almost in its original form. Inside the Basilica, you can see the altar from marble, sculptures and frescoes, as well as the luxurious body brought here in 1941. Basilica is open to visits every day.
Address: VIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II, 94
Lango Lario Trieste Embankment (Lungo Lario Trieste)
The embankment extends on the shore of the main lake of the city and this is a very romantic place! It is very convenient to admire the mountains and the lake here, sitting in one of the street restaurants. By the way, this is the longest city street. Fashionmen can not do not like Lango Lario, because it is just sleeping with fashionable boutiques and shops. It is not bad to walk on the left side, where Pier is located, where fishing boats are moored, luxurious private yachts and transportation boats. By the way, you can easily remove the boat and ride on the lake.
Monument to Alessandro Volta
This monument can be found on the Square of the same name in Como. Remind that Alessandro Volt was a famous Italian chemist and physicist, the founder of the teachings about electricity. Yes, in fact, its name is called an electrical voltage measurement unit - volts. Here is such a great man who glorified Como! Around the monument to be photographed tourists, the local youth is going to come here and are appointed. By the way, here is the Volta Museum, which talks about the life and scientific works of physics.
Address: Piazza Alessandro Volta (close to Lake)
Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore (Duomo Cattedrale di Como)
This luxurious cathedral was built by almost four centuries - from the end of 14 to mid-18th century. But the building turned out magnificent. The embodiment of several architectural styles at once, this cathedral is considered one of the main tourist attractions of the city. Cathedral is pretty spacious:
Almost 87 meters long, 56 meters wide, and 75 meters in height. The portal of the Temple with statues of Plyna Jr. and Sr. Pliny (Pliny-senior - an ancient Roman writer, the author of the ecoticness "Natural History", Pliny Jr. - ancient Roman politician and writer, nephew of Pliny-senior). From the inside the cathedral is decorated with numerous frescoes, paintings and sculptures, some of which were created by quite famous masters.
Address: Piazza Duomo, 6
Bellagio (Bellagio)
This small town, rather even the commune with a population of 3,000 people, is located 30 km north-east from Como, and also belongs to the Lombardy region. This is a really very beautiful and popular place, and all because there is a village in a beautiful location at the intersection of the 3-sleeves of Lake Como. Bellajo is known since Roman times, then he was called "Pearl Como". Landscapes of this town are impressive: steep hills, steep mountain peaks, lush vegetation, mild climate, olive groves. The best place for fishing or rest!
Silk Museum (Museo Della Seta)
Located in the building of strict Istituto Tecnico Industriale di Setificio, the Institute of Textile and Light Industry, the Museum tells about the history of the emergence and development of the silk industry in Como. Get ready to wander around the museum for at least an hour, there is so much interesting! From the breeding of a tide silkworm to the production of silk clothes.
Opening hours: 9: 00-12: 00 and 15: 00-18: 00 From Tuesday to Friday
Adjusts: Adults- € 10, Children- € 4
Address: Via Castelnuovo 9
Villa Olmo (Villa Olmo)
The villa overlooking the lake with a luxurious neoclassical facade of creamy color is one of the most interesting sights of Como. Extravagant structure was built in 1728 as a residence for the Odessales family, an approximate Innocent XI (Pope from 1676 to 1689). The villa is a huge museum where you can admire the paintings and objects of furniture and interior in the style of Liberty. Not bad and garden in Italian and English style, which can be attended all year round. In the summer, an outdoor swimming pool and a lake restaurant is available at Villa.
Opening hours: Exhibitions 9: 00-12: 30 and 14: 00-17: 00 (Monday-Saturday); Garden - 7:30 -19: 00 (May-September) and 7:30 -23: 00 (June-August)
Address: Via Cantoni 1
Entrance ticket: adults- € 10, children - € 8
Voltiano Museum (Tempio Voltiano)
The Museum dedicated to the scientist Alessandro Volta is located on the shore of the lake. The building is performed in neoclassical style. The construction of the museum is completed to the 100th anniversary of the death of a scientist, but for visiting the museum was opened a year later, in 1928. Here is a collection of scientific instruments used by the physicist during its work and experiments. On the ground floor there is an exhibition of his personal belongings and its awards. This is one of the most visited museums in the city. This temple museum is also depicted on a bill of 10,000 lire on the one hand, and the portrait of Volta can be seen on the front side of the same banknote (now, of course, euro is used in Italy)
Entrance tickets: Adults- € 3, Children - Free
Opening hours: 10: 00-12: 00 and 15: 00-18: 00 (Tuesday-Sunday, from April to October), 10: 00-12: 00 and 14: 00-16: 00 (Tuesday-Sunday, with November to March)
Address: Viale Guglielmo Marconi