| Como | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Altitude | 201 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 37.34 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 85.258 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Como | |
| Prefix tel | 39 031 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 22100 | |
| Patron | Sant'Abbondio | |
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Como is a city of Lombardy, capital of the province of the same name.
To know
Border town between Italy is Switzerland, Como is the "capital" of its lake, which has always attracted tourists from all over the world thanks to the natural scenery it offers. Tourism on the Lario is, in fact, one of the most profitable activities in the city and its surroundings and has experienced, in recent years, a certain growth thanks to some films and television series, such as Beautiful, Live is Star Wars, turn right on the lake, and upon the arrival of famous people, such as Anna Oxa, Madonna, Ivana Spagna, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Richard Branson, Gianni Versace and many others.
Geographical notes
Located at the southernmost end of the western branch of the Lario, Como is located in a small plain surrounded by some hills, including the Colle Baradello, Mount Goi, the Monte Caprino and the Monte Croce with the Cross of Sant’Eutichio, illuminated in the evening. The center of the Larian city is entirely built on this plain, around the Cosia stream, which, with the expansion of the city, has been filled in. The peripheral districts, on the other hand, are located at the foot of the aforementioned hills and on the hills themselves.
The historic center of the city, which still has the appearance of the original Roman city with the typical checkerboard layout, is surrounded by well-preserved medieval walls, around which the ring-road avenues have been built, the complex of which, together with the Lungolario Trento is Trieste is known among the Como people as the "girone" (Viale Cavallotti, Viale Varese, Viale Cattaneo, Viale Battisti, Viale Lecco).
When to go
Each season has its own charm. Spring, although a little rainy, leads to trips out of town, during which you can enjoy the extraordinary flowering of the gardens of the villas on the lake and other spectacular views. Summer, often hot and sultry, offers many outdoor events (film screenings, musical and theatrical performances, etc.). Autumn is a pleasant season from a climatic point of view and characterized by spectacular colors and late blooms. Winter is dry and not particularly cold; in December the city lights up with Christmas lights and comes alive with events.
How to orient yourself
Como: full screen map.Neighborhoods
Administratively, the districts of Como are divided into 9 districts:
- Albate - Muggiò - Acquanera
- Time
- Prestino - Camerlata - Breccia - Rebbio
- Camnago Volta
- Como Center - Como West
- Como Villages
- Como North - Como East
- Monte Olimpino - Ponte Chiasso - Sagnino - Tavernola
- Garzola - Civiglio
How to get
By plane
Como does not have its own airport but is connected with the three main airports of nearby Milan and the Lugano-Agno airport, in the Canton of Ticino.
Milan-Malpensa
- 1 Milan-Malpensa (MXP). About 50 km in the province of Varese and near the city of Gallarate, Malpensa is the second Italian hub after Rome Fiumicino. Terminal 2 (built prior to the larger Terminal 1) is mainly dedicated to national and international low cost flights.
Connections with the city of Como are ensured by:
- Public transport
- By train: to reach Como, for a total price of € 9.80, you need to take an express train to Milan (Malpensa Express) that you stop at Saronno. From here, take the regional (Trenord) to Como Lake, which also stops at Como Villages, Camerlata is Grandate-Breccia.
- By bus:
- "Giosy Tours" line (Bellinzona - Chiasso - Malpensa) at a cost of € 20 (€ 34 A / R), with seven trips a day, stops in Chiasso SBB.
- Taxi
with rates from € 80.
with rates from € 80.Milan-Linate
- 2 Milan-Linate. Located about 70km to the south, in the province of Milan, in the municipality of Segrate, Linate airport (whose official name is "Enrico Forlanini") is fourth in the ranking of the busiest Italian airports.
Connections with Como are ensured by:
- Public transport (connections with this airport are not direct. It is therefore necessary to reach the main stations of Milan and then reach the city of Como by train):
- For direct trains to Como San Giovanni departing from Milano Centrale station, use the service Air Bus of ATM, in collaboration with AirPullman, at the price of € 5. The ticket to Como on the TILO regional ones has a cost of € 4.80.
- For direct trains to Como Lake (with stops also at Grandate-Breccia, Camerlata is Como Villages), departing from Milan Cadorna station, use the bus73 (or the X73) to San Babila and from there take the line
from the underground towards Bisceglie / Molino Dorino at a price of € 1.50. The cost of the train ticket is € 4.80.
- Taxi with rates from € 90.
from the underground towards Bisceglie / Molino Dorino at a price of € 1.50. The cost of the train ticket is € 4.80.Bergamo-Orio al Serio
- 3 Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (the Caravaggio), via Airport, 13, Orio al Serio, ☎ 39 035 326323. Located about 90 km to the south-east, in the province of Bergamo, in the municipality of Orio al Serio, the Orio al Serio airport (whose official name is "Caravaggio") hosts national and international low cost flights, as well as being an important cargo center.
Connections with Como are ensured by:
- Public transport (the connections with this airport are not direct. It is therefore necessary to reach the Milano Centrale station and then reach Como):
- Coming to the Milano Centrale station, reachable thanks to the various bus services, in general, at a cost of € 5, the regional for Bellinzona make a stop a Como San Giovanni.
- Taxi with rates from € 120.
Lugano-Agno
- 4 Lugano-Agno Airport, Via Aeroporto, 6982 Agno, Switzerland. Located about 30 km north, in the Canton of Ticino, in the municipality of Agno, Agno airport is a small airport that hosts Swiss national flights, and only seasonal flights from Italy.
By car
Como can be reached along the highway that connects Milan in Como 
/
which arrives at Canton Ticino. From Milan you can also arrive with the provincial road ex 
of the Giovi.
From Varese through the 
and from Lecco through the SS583.
On the train
Como is connected with many Italian cities such as Milan is Varese or ester like Lugano is Bellinzona, through several railway stations:
- 5 Como San Giovanni. The main station of Como. It is part of the railway lines: noise-Milan and Como-Lecco. From Milan Central Station there is a train every hour and it takes on average about 40 minutes to Como S. Giovanni station. Inside the station there is a 24-hour left luggage service. Trenitalia and the Swiss Railways operate there for Switzerland.
- 6 Como Camerlata. This secondary station is located on the Saronno-Como line. Trenord operates there.
- 7 Como Villages. It is a secondary station of Como along the Saronno-Como line. Trenord operates there.
- 8 Como Lago station. In this station, along the Saronno – Como route, only Northern Trains operate.
- 9 Albate-Trecallo station. The stop is served by Trenord regional trains operating on the Como-Molteno route.
- 10 Grandate-Breccia station. Station on the Saronno-Como line. Trenord operates there.
From Milano Nord Cadorna Station to Como Nord Camerlata Como Nord Borghi and Como Nord Lago Station with trains every half hour and a journey of one hour.
How to get around
Como's local public transport service is managed by "ASF Autolinee"whose terminus is located in 11 Giacomo Matteotti Square.
Within the municipality of Como, on these vehicles you travel with an urban fare ticket. The regional train service (
) and Suburban (
) handled by "Trenord"instead, it connects Como to the rest of Lombardy and to the Canton of Ticino.
By public transport
Como has 10 urban bus lines and a funicular. Timetables can be consulted here:
| Line | Path | Street | Operator | Service |
| 1 | noise SBB - New hospital | Ponte Chiasso - Villa Olmo - San Rocchetto - Piazza Cavour - Piazza Vittoria - Camerlata - Rebbio - San Fermo | ASF Autolinee | Daily |
| 3 | Lora - Grandate | Camerlata - Rebbio | ASF Autolinee | School |
| 4 | Monumental Cemetery - Campora | San Giovanni station  - Piazza Cavour - Val Duce Hospital - Camnago Volta | ASF Autolinee | Daily |
| 5 | San Giovanni station - Civiglio | outward: Piazza Vittoria - Via per Brunate - Garzola; return: Garzola - Via per Brunate - Lago station - Piazza Cavour | ASF Autolinee | Daily |
| 6 | Maslianico - Breccia | Tavernola - Cernobbio - Villa Olmo - San Rocchetto - Piazza Cavour - Lake station - Piazza Vittoria - San Giuseppe - Muggiò - Camerlata - Rebbio | ASF Autolinee | Daily |
| 7 | Sagnino - Lora | Monte Olimpino - San Rocchetto - Piazza Cavour - Lake station - Piazza Vittoria - University | ASF Autolinee | Daily |
| 8 | San Giovanni station - Casnate | Monumental Cemetery (one way) - Piazza Vittoria (return) - Camerlata - Albate station - Bernate | ASF Autolinee | Daily |
| 11 | Ponte Chiasso - Bassone | Sagnino - Tavernola - Villa Olmo - San Rocchetto - Piazza Cavour - Lake station - Piazza Vittoria - San Giuseppe - Muggiò - Albate | ASF Autolinee | Daily |
| 12 | Camerlata - Tavernola | Grandate-Breccia station - New Hospital Sant'Anna - San Fermo - Monte Olimpino | ASF Autolinee | School |
- Travel tickets
The Como bus service consists of both exclusively urban lines (lines 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11 is T3) and urban lines serving areas outside the municipality (la 1 from Leno to San Fermo, la 6 from Tavernola to Maslianico, la 8 from the Guzza to Casnate, la 12 within the municipality of San Fermo della Battaglia). Also, for the line 1, in the stretch from Ponte Chiasso to Chiasso, it is necessary to buy a single international ticket.
- Rates
There are various types of tickets, which can be purchased at various prices, according to your needs. One-way urban tickets cost € 1.30 and are valid for 75 minutes (however, if purchased on board, the ticket costs € 2.50 and is valid for 90 minutes). of the aforementioned lines that have a route outside the municipality of Como, an integrated ticket (fare B) must be purchased for € 1.70, which is valid for 90 minutes. It is possible to buy a booklet of 11 tickets, each valid 75 minutes, for € 13, - (€ 17, - € for integrated tickets - tariff B).
There are various types of passes including day passes (€ 3, -) and weekly passes (€ 11.50, € 14, - for rate B).
The single international ticket costs € 1.70, while the urban weekly passes are valid.
By taxi
- Radio Taxi Como, ☎ 39 031261515.
- Radio Taxi Lario 2000, ☎ 39 031272000.
- Radio Taxi, ☎800 012 380.
Below is the map of connections with Lake Como.
- 12 Ferries (Como airport), Along Lario Trieste, ☎800 551801, @[email protected]. Connections with the coastal towns on Lake Como through the company Governmental Management of Lakes Navigation.
By bike
- Bike & CO, ☎800 032 330, @[email protected].
First half hour free, from the second 0.5 €. Subscriptions: daily "4forYOU": € 8 including 4 hours of use of the bike in the 24 hours of validity, annual: € 35 including € 5 top-up, monthly: € 10 including € 2 top-up and weekly: € 5 inclusive 1 € top-up. Bike sharing service.
First half hour free, from the second 0.5 €. Subscriptions: daily "4forYOU": € 8 including 4 hours of use of the bike in the 24 hours of validity, annual: € 35 including € 5 top-up, monthly: € 10 including € 2 top-up and weekly: € 5 inclusive 1 € top-up. Bike sharing service.By funicular
- 13 Funicular (Como-Brunate funicular), De Gasperi Square 4, ☎ 39 031 303608, @[email protected].
The Como funicularSingle ticket € 3, round trip € 5.50, reduced € 2, reduced return ticket € 3.20.. 
Sun-Fri 06: 00-22: 30, Sat 06: 00-24: 00. Summer: Mon-Sun 06: 00-24: 00. This funicular connects the center of Como with Brunate, a small village with less than 2,000 inhabitants, on a mountain 715 meters above sea level. The journey takes about 7 minutes and the view is worth the trip: it can also be the starting point for a walk in the mountains such as Monte Bollettone (1,204 m) and Monte Palanzone (1,436 m).
Sun-Fri 06: 00-22: 30, Sat 06: 00-24: 00. Summer: Mon-Sun 06: 00-24: 00. This funicular connects the center of Como with What see
The capital of Lake Como is the city of Lake Como, of silk, of Pliny the Younger, of Alessandro Volta, of Giuseppe Terragni is Antonio Sant'Elia. It was an important medieval town and rivaled Milan for a long time. The walls, the Baradello Castle (of which the tower and little else survives) and several Romanesque churches, among which the Basilica of Sant'Abbondio stands out, remain as evidence of that era. Always from the Middle Ages are the Broletto and the adjacent Duomo with the dome of Filippo Juvara, one of the main Gothic cathedrals of Upper Italy. Even the most recent history has left significant testimonies, such as the monuments of the Italian rationalism (Casa del Fascio, Monumento ai caduti, Novocomum), the neoclassical Villa Olmo and the Tempio Voltiano (museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta). visit the lake and it is itself a landscape notable location.
- 1 Villa Olmo, Via Simone Cantoni, 1, ☎ 39 031 252352, 39 031 252472, 39 031 252443, @[email protected]. Free (Oct 2017). Tue-Sun 10 am-6pm (Villa Olmo), From Oct 1st to Apr 4th Mon-Sun 07: 00-19: 00 From 5 April to 30 Sept. Mon-Sun 07: 00-23: 00 (park). Villa Olmo is a neoclassical building in Como designed by the architect Simone Cantoni from 1782 to 1797.
Among the illustrious guests of the villa we find Napoleon Bonaparte and Ugo Foscolo.This villa is the most famous and sontousa of the Como villas. Built by the will of Innocenzo Odescalchi on a project by Simone Cantoni in the place where a large elm stood, although modified and enlarged, it retains the original neoclassical layout. Inside, among other things, there is a vast hall with eighteenth-century frescoes, smaller rooms and a theater with 92 seats, frescoed by the Fontana. From the Odescalchi, the villa passed to the Raimondi, the Visconti di Modrone and finally in 1924 to the Municipality that l 'has been used as a venue for cultural events, conferences and art exhibitions. Since 1982, the "A.Volta" Center for Scientific Culture has been based there, which organizes conferences, courses, conferences and exhibitions in the scientific and technical fields. The Center, made up of local and Lombard territorial bodies, is connected with the universities of Milan, Pavia, Brescia and with the Milan Polytechnic. 
- 2 Baradello Castle, Via Castel Baradello, ☎ 39 031 592805. The Castel Baradello stands on the homonymous hill overlooking the city of Como.
- The best preserved part of the complex is the square Romanesque tower. The total height of the tower was 28 meters of which today only the battlements are missing.
- Despite the few and disparate information on the very ancient origins of the castle, its construction was recognized as the work of Federico Barbarossa in 1158.
- 3 The Life Electric, Piero Caldirola breakwater. The Life Electric is a sculpture by Daniel Libeskind created in 2015 for the inauguration of EXPO Milano 2015.
- The master dedicated this work to the engineer and physicist Alessandro Volta.
- Heavy 29 tons and more than 14 meters high, the work upgrades the breakwater giving the city a new masterpiece.
- 4 Roman Baths of Como, Viale Lecco, @[email protected]. free. Remains of the thermal complex of the city of Como, in use since the second half of the 1st century AD. until the end of the third century AD, which can be visited via a path of elevated walkways.
- 5 Broletto of Como, Piazza Duomo, ☎ 39 031 252352. This is the ancient medieval town hall (1215), built next to the cathedral, signifying the strong link between the civil power of the Municipality and that of the Church.
- Walls of Como.
- 6 European Resistance Monument.
Churches
- 7 Como Cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), via Maestri comacini 6, ☎ 39 031 3312275. Main religious building in the city and seat of the Diocese of Como. In late Gothic and Renaissance style, the beginning of its construction dates back to 1396, while the completion of the works is dated 1770. The cathedral is composed of a Latin cross plan, three naves and a transept surmounted by a dome.
- 8 Basilica of Sant'Abbondio, Via regina Teodolinda 35, Como. Basilica dedicated to the patron saint (and third bishop of the diocese) of Como. Consecrated in 1095 by Pope Urban II, it is one of the masterpieces in the Romanesque style of the Comacini masters. Of great importance is the cycle of fourteenth-century frescoes that decorate the apse, in Giotto style.
- 9 Basilica of San Carpoforo. Church dating back to the 4th century. It was the first basilica of the diocese of Como, and its first cathedral.
- 10 Basilica of San Fedele.
Buildings and monuments of Italian Rationalism
The city of Como has several prestigious buildings that fall within the style of Italian Rationalism.
- 11 Casa del Fascio, Piazza del Popolo 4, ☎ 39 031 2521. The Casa del Fascio is a building designed in 1932 by Giuseppe Terragni. Completed in 1936, it is considered one of the best examples of Italian rationalist architecture. It has the shape of a parallelepiped in which full and empty spaces alternate creating plays of chiaroscuro and transparency.
- It is currently the headquarters of the provincial command of the Guardia di Finanza.
- 12 War Memorial, Viale Giancarlo Puecher. The War Memorial inaugurated on November 4, 1933 is inspired by a sketch by Antonio Sant'Elia (an Italian futurist who lived from 1888 to 1916) and made by Giuseppe Terragni.
- On the monument, 30 meters high, the names of 650 fallen from the First Great War are engraved, facing the lake is engraved the phrase: "TONIGHT YOU SLEEP IN TRIESTE OR IN PARADISE WITH THE HEROES". 'Elijah who says: "WITH THE STONES OF THE KARST THE CITY EXALTS THE GLORY OF ITS CHILDREN".
- 13 Novocomum. It is a building built from 1928 to 1929 on a project by Giuseppe Terragni, it represents one of the first examples of modern architecture in Italy.
- 14 Camerlata Fountain, Piazzale Camerlata. It is a monumental fountain located in Piazzale Camerlata, the work of Cesare Cattaneo and Mario Radice and built between 1934-1935. The same authors have defined it: «A work of pure decoration, exaltation of beautiful forms obtained with geometric perfection ... without pretensions of literary symbolic content or functional destination».
- 15 Sant'Elia Asylum.
- 16 Pedraglio House. It is a building by Giuseppe Terragni.
Museums
- 17 Volta Temple, Viale Guglielmo Marconi 1, ☎ 39 031 574705. 2 € (Oct 2017). Tue-Sun 10 am-6pm. Scientific museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta by the architect Federico Frigerio and inaugurated in 1928. It is the most visited museum in Como, with a reinforced concrete frame, its style is close to the Palladian. It collects originals and reconstructions of Volta's scientific instruments together with documents and materials concerning his life.
- 18 Silk Museum, Via Castelnuovo 9, ☎ 39 031 303180, fax: 39 031 303180, @[email protected]. Single admission € 10. Tue-Fri 10: 00-13: 00 - Sat 10: 00-13: 00 - Sun by reservation. The Como Silk Museum illustrates the history of the complete manufacturing cycle of this precious fabric. The museum collects a remarkable heritage of machines, equipment, and documentation that tell not only the silk manufacturing process but also the economic, social and urban development of the city of Como and its surroundings.
- 19 Paolo Giovio Archaeological Museum.
- 20 Giuseppe Garibaldi historical museum.
- 21 Picture gallery of Palazzo Volpi (Civic Art Gallery).
Events and parties
- Palio del Baradello. August. Historical re-enactment of the Barbarossa landing in Como through medieval costume challenges among the various towns of the city.
- City of Toys. From the beginning of December until the day of the Epiphany, the center of Como becomes a large Christmas village every year, with projections that illuminate the Duomo and many other buildings in the center, markets, nativity scene exhibitions, and numerous events dedicated to families including the arrival of Santa Claus and the Befana with gifts for all children.
- Sant'Abbondio Fair. On August 31 the Patron Saint of Como, Sant'Abbondio, is celebrated, and in this recurrence between the end of August and the beginning of September the traditional Fair is organized which includes various events including guided visits to the millenary Basilica dedicated to the Saint, markets with local artisan products and restaurant with typical Larian products.
- 14 Miniartextil, Largo Spallino, 1 (Ex. Church of San Francesco), @[email protected]. Tue-Sun 11: 00-19: 00. 'Miniartextil' is an annual review of contemporary art. The exhibition offers the best international artistic production in the field of Textile Art or Fiber Art, that sector of contemporary art that takes up ancient notions of textiles, revolutionizing, however, patterns and materials.
- Horticultural, Largo Luchino Visconti, 4, 22012 Cernobbio CO (Villa Erba), ☎ 39 031 3347503, fax: 39 031 340358, @[email protected]. the first Friday, Saturday, Sunday of October - horticultural event in the prestigious Villa Erba to Cernobbio
- The Springs of La Provincia (The review takes place in various locations in the city.), ☎ 39 031 582420, @[email protected]. free. The Springs of La Provincia is a cultural event, which reached its eighth edition in 2018, which involves prestigious speakers in comparison with the public from Lecco and Como. Each have the review is built around a different theme.
What to do
- Walk along the lakefront. Como is a pleasant place for a stroll along the lake. The walk includes the Volta Temple, the monument to the Memory of the Second World War, from beautiful villas and ice cream parlors.
- Visit the Roman Stones and the Strada Regia. I'll be back, one of the most picturesque villages on this shore of the lake, is the starting point for thePiazzaga itinerary. Following the red arrows for the "strada regia" and following the signs for Molina, Piazzaga / Massi avelli you will walk along a path along a mule track along which you can admire the views of the lake, a Roman stone arch and abundant wildlife. You will arrive at a stone bridge in a stream which, keeping to the left, will head towards the boulders avelli, the erratic boulders where there are tombs. Then continue towards Piazzaga, take a nice break and eat a typical and traditional dish and enjoy the imposing view over the whole lake. Then slowly make your way towards Montepiatto and visit the Pietra Pendula and return to Torno.
- Beaches. Discover all the cities around the Lake Como where to spend a pleasant day on the lake with the opportunity to swim in the clear waters to spend a day of relaxation and fun. Lake Como is full of beaches, so a tan is guaranteed.
- Mountain ranges. Lake Como is surrounded by some imposing peaks that are reflected in its waters and make the landscape unique. The valleys surrounding Lake Como are some of the most beautiful areas of the Prealps, rich in vegetation and populated by numerous species of animals. It is a homogeneous area from which numerous excursions start along old military roads and paths towards pastures and mountain shelters. La Grigna, the Resegone and Legnone are important mountain ranges, but San Primo and Pizzo di Gino, which surround the lake, become particularly atmospheric and unforgettable during the long summer sunsets and in the warm autumn light that surrounds their contours. The mountains and valleys include the entire area surrounding the lake, with hills and mountain ranges rising from the plain and enclosing the countryside, villages, hills and woods: Valsassina, Valvarrone, San Martino Valley is Val d'Esino, Val d'Intelvi, Val Menaggio, Val Cavargna, Val Solda and the valleys of the Western Upper Lario. The mountain ranges of Lake Como offer endless opportunities for hiking and trekking.
- The Medeghino. Private boat tour. From one of the piers of the town you can rent a boat with a captain and visit the most beautiful points of the lake.
Rent a bike
- Rent Bike, Via Puecher (Tempio Voltiano area), ☎ 39 393 1866717, 39 331 1899110. From April to October.
- 1 Run & Bike, Via Borgovico 161, ☎ 39 0314896050. Closed on Sunday and Monday morning.
- 2 Cycles Ferca, Via Dottesio 8, ☎ 39 031300160, 39 3341173306. Mon-Fri.
- BIKE & CO - Bicincittà, ☎800 032 330, @[email protected]. Shared bikes after registering on the site at the stations and main road junctions in the city center.
Shopping
Foods
- Covered market, Via Mentana, 5.
How to have fun
Shows
- 1 Social Theater. Theater with an interesting theatrical season.
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 [link not working]Pizzeria restaurant in ... Borgovico, Via Borgovico 79, ☎ 39 031 573603, @[email protected].
- 2 Pizzeria da Quinto (From Quinto), Via Milano 17, ☎ 39 031 263143. 12€. Wed-Mon 10: 00-15: 00, 17: 30-22: 30.
Average prices
- Roadhouse Como Lipomo, Via Oltrecolle ang. Provincial road to Lecco.
High prices
- 3 Number nine, Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 5, ☎ 39 031272858, @[email protected]. Rather welcoming environment.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Borgovico Hotel, Via Borgovico, 91, ☎ 39 031 570107, @[email protected].
High prices
- 1 Terminus Hotel, Along Lario Trieste, 14, ☎ 39 031 329 111, @[email protected]. Set in an early 20th century Art Nouveau building, this four-star hotel offers, among others, restaurant service, sauna, gym and, in summer, breakfast on the terrace overlooking the lake.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Internet
There are two good wi-fi spots: the Como bar on via Volta (eight minutes walk southeast from the water taxi) and the sushi bar on via Bargovico (well hidden, but worth it; water).
Keep informed
- 15 Tourist Information Office, Piazza Cavour 17, ☎ 39 031 269712, fax: 39 031 240111, @[email protected]. Mon-Sun 9: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00.
- The Province of Como Newspaper
- Courier of Como Newspaper
- Tv expansion[link not working] TV
- CiaoComo Radio FM Radio 89.4 in Como and surroundings
Around
- Comacina Island - A small island with the ruins of several Byzantine churches. It was once a city that allied itself with Milan against Como. The city was destroyed by the Como army in 1169.
- Ossuccio -
- Menaggio -
- Mezzegra
- Azzano
- Cadenabbia
- Cernobbio
- Grass
- Canzo
- Ace
- Oliveto Lario
- Albavilla
- Alpe del Viceroy
- Hole of Lead
- Appiano Gentile
- Vertemate with Minoprio
- Bregnano
- Cantù
- Inverigo
- Merate
- Bellagio - Take a day trip by ferry across the lake to visit the gardens of Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni.
- Tremezzina; a town to the west on the lake, where Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta are located.
- Varenna; a village on the north east bank, home to Villa Monastero.
- Varese; only half an hour by car, in the hills, a welcoming city with a magnificent "Sacro Monte", a UNESCO World Heritage devotional complex since 2003.
- Milan; the capital of Lombardy is a short distance away, by train from Como S. Giovanni (40 minutes), bus or car (40 minutes depending on traffic).
- Lake Maggiore and the Lugano lake they are close to Lake Como and equally spectacular.
- Como is right on the border with Switzerland. Switzerland is not part of theEuropean Union, but it is part of the Schengen area. There may be delays due to border checks, although these are rare and usually not rigorous. There is a limit for the currency brought from Switzerland.
- Brianza; the area between Como and Milan, full of small lakes and villas from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
- Brunate; climbing to high altitude via the funicular you can easily reach this village from which you can see an incredible view of the lake and nearby Switzerland.
Itineraries
- The Liberty in Cernobbio, Como and Brunate
- Lake Como Poetry Way
- Foliage in Lombardy - In search, in autumn, of the dazzling and spectacular phenomenon of "foliage".
- Villas of Lake Como
