Como Amazes a variety of attractions - there are also vintage temples, museums and gallery of modern art. You will not have to miss you, because every guest of the city can find an interesting occupation for him. Since there are quite a lot about museums and galleries, there are quite a lot and there are almost all tourists, I would like to pay attention to less well-known sights and more interesting space, visiting which you will remain amazed by their beauty and greatness.
The first thing to see guests of the city on the opposite side of the river - Vintage Castle Baradello (Castel Baradello) More precisely to say its ruins.
It is located on one of the highest points of the city, because on a clear day from the site, where an old attraction is located, a wonderful panoramic view opens. Consider if you decide to visit the castle, capture a couple of comfortable shoes with you, as the road will be quite complicated and you will have to constantly climb up narrow paths, which in the flowering period are decorated with a variety of colors and mountain herbs.
The story of the castle of Baradello with its roots takes 12 century, because it was then the German Emperor Barbarossa ordered to build a fortress that will allow to keep the city "on the palm".
At the moment, only one surviving tower remained from the castle, which resulted after the destruction of the Fortress Carl 5 in the 16th century.
Around the tower, the height of which exceeds 35 meters, you can see a huge number of fragments of other buildings, stone fences and the fortress.
In addition, each surviving ruins have information stands in Italian and English.
In addition to tourists, Baradello love to visit and local residents who are sent here on weekends. At the top of the hill, except the old tower, there is an observation deck, equipped with benches for a comfortable stay. In addition, with the first warmth there is a small cafe, where you can have a delicious snack, drink coffee or wines.
From the observation deck, it is also possible to consider the remains of the dumps of the former fortress, where there is now a clothing market. Many centuries ago, this fortress was the boundary of the city, which was defended by the warriors. You can see how much the city has increased in its size. From here it also overlooks the local cemetery, as well as you can see the movement of the commuter trains Como Trenord. Visit Baradello can everyone who wants absolutely free.
Another, no less picturesque place is considered to be Brunate (Brunate) , the path to which you need to do on the funicular.
This village rises 800 meters above the level of Lake Como. In just five euros, you can purchase a ticket for a funicular, which includes the road in Brunate and back.
In addition to an excellent panoramic view, you can see the old temple, monuments and the lighthouse, located at the highest point of the city.
The terrain of Brunate - the forest, therefore the wild owls live here, which are local called Gufi. These animals became the symbol of the village. In souvenir shops, you can buy a variety of souvenirs in the form of owls and forests, made of natural cones. They are about 5 - 10 euros.
Not far from the observation deck there are cafes and snack bars, where you can have a tasty and satisfying, trying to traditional pizza and other baking. You can look at the ancient mechanism of the cable car, which attracts the attention of small tourists, because huge gears can be touched with their own hands. Being in Brunate, I could not call my Italian phone number, as the room went to roaming and greeted me in Switzerland. Consider this in case you need to be constantly in touch.
After you walked around museums and temples, inspected all the well-known villas, be sure to highlight the day for traveling around the surroundings of Como. Just an hour's ride from the city is a small town - Menajio (Menaggio) who became a favorite holiday destination for tourists from all over the world due to the special atmosphere of calm.
Hotels are located right on the waterfront, just a minute walk. It was very surprised when he heard Russian and met women from Russia and Ukraine, which are working here. In the warm season, Menajio looks great - flower beds are located literally at every step, and swans and wild ducks swim straight to the hands. The city is very small, you can bypass it in a couple of hours. Famous historical attractions are not found here, but it is perfectly able to spend time.
One of the most beautiful and picturesque areas of the surroundings of Como is recognized by Tremezzo (Tremezzo), because it is here that the most popular villa is located - Villa Carlotta (Villa Carlotta) which is a botanical garden and a historic villa.
For visitors, it opens with the first heat (in 2014 - March 5), as soon as Azalea and Camellia begin to bloom. A ticket for an adult will cost 9 euros, for a child or a pensioner - 4.50 euros, and kids up to 5 years old - for free. For 5 euros, you can purchase a book - a booklet where not several languages are described all the sights and masterpieces of the villa.
A huge territory on which the ancient museum is located is more than 70 thousand square meters. The villa was built at the end of the 17th century for the famous Marquis, after which she changed not one owner. She is named after the last mistress - Carlotta, the daughter of the princess Marianna. Vila turned out to be a wedding gift that is impressive tourists from all over the world for many decades. Inside the museum are vintage tapestries, sculptures and a collection of various coins. You can also look at the collectible porcelain, furniture and homemade utensils. The balcony offers a magnificent view of the lake and town. Beladojio Where can be reached by water taxi.
You can walk around the botanical garden with hours, because there are sculptures, and bamboo grove, and whole floral compositions.
You can break on benches, in the shadow of centenary trees, and a snack - in a small café located on the territory of the complex. In the midst of the tourist season, there are quite a lot of tourists from all over the world, therefore it happens quite conveniently to move along narrow garden paths.
Just a 15-minute walk from Villa Carlotta is Park Trevtstso where there is a very beautiful temple with a bell tower, which beats every half hour.
Anyone who wants inside absolutely free to get inside. Going on a pedestrian bridge, you can see a very beautiful fountain and stroll along the embankment.
There is a huge number of vintage villas in Tremezzo, many of which can be considered walking along the embankment. More modern villas of politicians and famous persons are hidden from the eyes of tourists at a private territory for high fences.
For lovers of history, you can visit MEZZEGRA settlement Located just a 20-minute walk or two bus stops. It was here that Mussolini was shot with his mistress, and a memorable cross was installed on the spot of their death. Many tourists arrive annually to this place, giving honor to the founder of fascism.
Very near the picturesque Lane, Arzhenio And many other tiny villages, where, if desired, you can look and admire the beautiful nature, without spending not a single cent.
Cheaper to travel by bus, for example, a ticket from Como to Tremezzo will cost about 3 euros, to Menajio - 4 euros. The buses depart from the station, which is located near the train station. If you wish, you can buy a tour of one day, which includes visits to all small towns, which are popular with tourists. The cost of such an excursion can be about 50 euros.