Guidebook for Como
Arts & Culture
The Educational Silk Museum treasures, collects and displays machines, objects, documents, samples and instruments witnessing the glorious past of the textile industry that still nowadays rewards Como as the “City of Silk.
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Educational Silk Museum - Como
9 Via CastelnuovoThe Educational Silk Museum treasures, collects and displays machines, objects, documents, samples and instruments witnessing the glorious past of the textile industry that still nowadays rewards Como as the “City of Silk.
This is the main place of worship in the city of Como and is one of the most remarkable monuments in northern Italy
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Dom und Kathedrale
Piazza del DuomoThis is the main place of worship in the city of Como and is one of the most remarkable monuments in northern Italy
For lovers of architecture it is one of the most interesting buildings of the Italian Rationalism
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Palazzo Terragni
2 Piazza del PopoloFor lovers of architecture it is one of the most interesting buildings of the Italian Rationalism
It is the most visited museum in Como. The permanent exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Alessandro Volta, inventor of the battery, and the recognition of his scientific work
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Tempio Voltiano
1 Viale Guglielmo MarconiIt is the most visited museum in Como. The permanent exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Alessandro Volta, inventor of the battery, and the recognition of his scientific work
40 mt. high the tower was built in 1192 to protect the most important entrance to the city of Como. It is an extraordinary example of military architecture of the Romanesque tradition
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Turm-Tor
Piazza Vittoria40 mt. high the tower was built in 1192 to protect the most important entrance to the city of Como. It is an extraordinary example of military architecture of the Romanesque tradition
Dating back to 1120 the Basilica is located in one of the most picturesque squares of Como. Around the church there are also some historical houses that show the ancient medieval wood structure
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Basilika von San Fedele
Piazza San FedeleDating back to 1120 the Basilica is located in one of the most picturesque squares of Como. Around the church there are also some historical houses that show the ancient medieval wood structure
Life Electric is a monument conceived and designed in honor of the great Como scientist Alessandro Volta. It stands at the center of the first basin of Lake Como, located in the end portion of the breakwater in front of Piazza Cavour. The work was carried out by famous star architect Daniel Libeskind: clean, linear, deeply contextualized with the environment. High about 13,75 meters ( 14,25 from the ground ), has the form of two sinusoids that are opposed to each other and play between curves and movement.
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Life Electric
Diga foranea Piero CaldirolaLife Electric is a monument conceived and designed in honor of the great Como scientist Alessandro Volta. It stands at the center of the first basin of Lake Como, located in the end portion of the breakwater in front of Piazza Cavour. The work was carried out by famous star architect Daniel Libeskind: clean, linear, deeply contextualized with the environment. High about 13,75 meters ( 14,25 from the ground ), has the form of two sinusoids that are opposed to each other and play between curves and movement.
Sightseeing
Pretty lakeside promenade leading from one bank of the lake to the other
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Lungo Lario Trieste
Lungo Lario TriestePretty lakeside promenade leading from one bank of the lake to the other
Inaugurated in 1894, the Como - Brunate funicular allows you to enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps.
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Standseilbahn Como-Brunate
4 Piazza Alcide de GasperiInaugurated in 1894, the Como - Brunate funicular allows you to enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps.
Villa Carlotta
2 Via ReginaFood Scene
Osteria del Gallo
16 Via Vitani home cooking with local recipes
The The Market Place cuisine is based on simple ingredients, refined with extreme care every day. A menu that changes with the seasons and what nature offers
- www.themarketplace.it -
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The Market Place
51 Via Giuseppe RovelliThe The Market Place cuisine is based on simple ingredients, refined with extreme care every day. A menu that changes with the seasons and what nature offers
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Great choice of pizza made with organic flour and natural yeast - www.cardamomo.eu -
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Cardamomo
2f Via CarloniGreat choice of pizza made with organic flour and natural yeast - www.cardamomo.eu -
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonderful cocktails with fresh fruit - www.frescococktailshop.it -
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Fresco Cocktail Shop
23 Viale LeccoWonderful cocktails with fresh fruit - www.frescococktailshop.it -
Essentials
QUICK WASH
14 Via CarloniLaundromat
Esselunga
29 Via Andrea SolariSupermarket
Shopping
Tessabit
107 Via Milanoamong the best brands of clothing
Parks & Nature
The present formal garden, between the building and the lake, was laid out recently, although its geometric rigour and the use of box hedges are reminiscent of the classical Italian garden.
By contrast, the section at the back of the house retains its landscaped style, which was introduced by Raimondi and designed by Luigi Sada in 1829.
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Villa Olmo
1 Via Simone CantoniThe present formal garden, between the building and the lake, was laid out recently, although its geometric rigour and the use of box hedges are reminiscent of the classical Italian garden.
By contrast, the section at the back of the house retains its landscaped style, which was introduced by Raimondi and designed by Luigi Sada in 1829.
The XVIIth century Villa del Grumello overlooks the first basin of Lake Como, it is surrounded by a centuries-old park of great natural value; a unique landscape a few steps away from the town centre.
Thanks to its refined spaces and stunning view of the lake, it was a historical residence of well-known families – the Odescalchi, then the Giovio, and, from the second half of the XIXth century, the Celesia – who hosted famous personalities such as Vincenzo Monti, Alessandro Volta and Ugo Foscolo.
In 2006, the Associazione Villa del Grumello started an ambitious project, to restore the various buildings of the premises, as well as the historical park which covers a total of 4 hectares.
The Villa del Grumello now welcomes cultural, business, institutional and scientific events of international significance, as well as elegant receptions, business meetings and art exhibitions.
The park of Villa del Grumello follows a romantic design; the panoramic footpaths connect the many viewpoints and the different spaces: the majestic cedar tree and the cluster of maritime pines, the row of magnolias, the pond with flourishing lotus flowers and water lilies. The parterre is embellished with typical plants of the area, featuring collections of aster, hydrangeas and windflowers among the most important in Italy. Of the numerous trees, the redwoods, the camphor tree and a centuries-old specimen of Ginko biloba are especially noteworthy.
Furthermore, the park of Villa del Grumello is at the centre of the Chilometro della Conoscenza, a natural and cultural path encompassing centuries-old parks for a total of 17 hectares, from Villa Olmo to Villa Sucota, the result of shared initiatives and excellent places.
A unique experience for the visitors, in nature, history and culture.
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Associazione Villa del Grumello
11 Via Per CernobbioThe XVIIth century Villa del Grumello overlooks the first basin of Lake Como, it is surrounded by a centuries-old park of great natural value; a unique landscape a few steps away from the town centre.
Thanks to its refined spaces and stunning view of the lake, it was a historical residence of well-known families – the Odescalchi, then the Giovio, and, from the second half of the XIXth century, the Celesia – who hosted famous personalities such as Vincenzo Monti, Alessandro Volta and Ugo Foscolo.
In 2006, the Associazione Villa del Grumello started an ambitious project, to restore the various buildings of the premises, as well as the historical park which covers a total of 4 hectares.
The Villa del Grumello now welcomes cultural, business, institutional and scientific events of international significance, as well as elegant receptions, business meetings and art exhibitions.
The park of Villa del Grumello follows a romantic design; the panoramic footpaths connect the many viewpoints and the different spaces: the majestic cedar tree and the cluster of maritime pines, the row of magnolias, the pond with flourishing lotus flowers and water lilies. The parterre is embellished with typical plants of the area, featuring collections of aster, hydrangeas and windflowers among the most important in Italy. Of the numerous trees, the redwoods, the camphor tree and a centuries-old specimen of Ginko biloba are especially noteworthy.
Furthermore, the park of Villa del Grumello is at the centre of the Chilometro della Conoscenza, a natural and cultural path encompassing centuries-old parks for a total of 17 hectares, from Villa Olmo to Villa Sucota, the result of shared initiatives and excellent places.
A unique experience for the visitors, in nature, history and culture.