Como

Lake, history and culture

Como is an important Lombard city  next to the Swiss border which is situated on the Como Lake. The city is surrounded by the lake and the mountains, that’s why it is so interesting from a naturalistic point of view. It is also considered an inspirational city for a lot of poets and artists. Today the city is totally urbanized but it still preserves an ancient beauty which makes it unique.

It is an  extremely rich of history city, indeed, the historic centre is surrounded by  huge medieval walls (XII century) which contrasts in a wonderful way with the neoclassical buildings in the other streets of the city. An unmissable monument is the Como Cathedral, whom construction started in 1740. The marble façade represents a mixture of different styles and different historical eras.

If you are interested in science, you can’t absolutely miss the temple dedicated to Alessandro Volta, a Palladian building in which the famous scientist conserved his scientific instruments. Also the visit to the Silk Museum is really interesting; the city of Como is still known as the International Capital of the Silk, indeed , there is a huge number of shops selling silk products in the city centre.

You can decide to visit the city by lake and by land. So, you can visit all the lake with a battle or you can use a funicular railway operative since 1894, which allows you to reach the Brunate village in just 7 minutes and, by here you can enjoy a spectacular view. Another characteristic of this area are the luxurious villas with their wonderful gardens, which enhances the landscape (Villa Carlotta, Villa Olmo, Villa Monastero and Villa Erba).

You can also enjoy the visit of the Comacina island , the only island of the lake. It was extremely important for the history of the city during the Medieval and Romanian era. It was a Medieval fortress, a political centre and a religious centre. The island is also known for its luxuriant nature and for its breathtaking panoramas.

Como cooking is the typical lake cooking, and you can taste it in the restaurants in front of the lake, joining the cooking pleasures with the sight pleasures. This city is perfect for everyone because it offers all types of facilities,  incredible panoramas and historical-cultural attractions. 

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