Guidebook for Como

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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.
30 locals recommend
Educational Silk Museum - Como
9 Via Castelnuovo
30 locals recommend
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.
This is the main place of worship in the city of Como and is one of the most remarkable monuments in northern Italy
109 locals recommend
Duomo e Cattedrale
Piazza del Duomo
109 locals recommend
This 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
8 locals recommend
Palazzo Terragni
2 Piazza del Popolo
8 locals recommend
For 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
72 locals recommend
Tempio Voltiano
1 Viale Guglielmo Marconi
72 locals recommend
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
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
22 locals recommend
Porta Torre
Piazza Vittoria
22 locals recommend
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
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
39 locals recommend
Basilica di San Fedele
Piazza San Fedele
39 locals recommend
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
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.
20 locals recommend
Life Electric
Diga foranea Piero Caldirola
20 locals recommend
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.

Sightseeing

Pretty lakeside promenade leading from one bank of the lake to the other
12 locals recommend
Lungo Lario Trieste
Lungo Lario Trieste
12 locals recommend
Pretty 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.
88 locals recommend
Funicolare Como-Brunate
4 Piazza Alcide de Gasperi
88 locals recommend
Inaugurated in 1894, the Como - Brunate funicular allows you to enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps.
421 locals recommend
Villa Carlotta
2 Via Regina
421 locals recommend

Food Scene

home cooking with local recipes
41 locals recommend
Osteria del Gallo
16 Via Vitani
41 locals recommend
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 -
18 locals recommend
The Market Place
51 Via Giuseppe Rovelli
18 locals recommend
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 -
Great choice of pizza made with organic flour and natural yeast - www.cardamomo.eu -
15 locals recommend
Cardamomo
2f Via Carloni
15 locals recommend
Great choice of pizza made with organic flour and natural yeast - www.cardamomo.eu -

Drinks & Nightlife

Wonderful cocktails with fresh fruit - www.frescococktailshop.it -
36 locals recommend
Fresco Cocktail Shop
23 Viale Lecco
36 locals recommend
Wonderful cocktails with fresh fruit - www.frescococktailshop.it -

Essentials

Laundromat
QUICK WASH
14 Via Carloni
Laundromat
Supermarket
835 locals recommend
Esselunga
29 Via Andrea Solari
835 locals recommend
Supermarket

Shopping

among the best brands of clothing
6 locals recommend
Tessabit
107 Via Milano
6 locals recommend
among 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.
129 locals recommend
Villa Olmo
1 Via Simone Cantoni
129 locals recommend
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.
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.
16 locals recommend
Associazione Villa del Grumello
11 Via Per Cernobbio
16 locals recommend
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.