The beautiful city of Como is famous for its Lake Como and is one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy and the deepest lakes in Europe. Its shores are covered with beautiful forests and green hills, which attracts tourists from all over the world. You can also admire many picturesque towns on the lake, such as Bellagio and Varenna. In the city of Como itself there are many monuments and tourist attractions. Among them, it is worth mentioning the cathedral in the Romanesque-Gothic style, which was started in the 11th century. On the square in front of the cathedral there is the town hall and tenement houses in the Gothic and Renaissance style. The city is also known for Villa Olmo, built in the 18th century, and other magnificent palaces on Lake Como.
Como is an Italian city located in the Lombardy region, the capital of the Como province, on the border with Switzerland. The city is located on Lake Como also called Lario or Lago di Como. Como is easily accessible from Milan, located just 50 km north of the capital of Lombardy.
There are numerous villas and palaces in the Como area, including Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, built in the 16th century and now a luxury hotel. Como is also the place where the famous inventor and artist, Leonardo da Vinci, was born. There is a museum in the city dedicated to his life and work. The city of Como is also known for its silk and textile industry, which became famous in the Middle Ages. Products made of these materials are worth purchasing here.
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Sightseeing cruise on Lake Como 2 hours
Description: Start an extraordinary adventure on Lake Como with BOATiful Lake! Take a moment to admire the most important villas and magical landscapes on Lake Como.
Information: – Duration 2 hours – Check availability to see start times. – Guide Italian, English – Private group
Route: Starting location: – Lungo Lario Trieste, 250 -Villa Olmo Sightseeing – Villa Erba Photo stop, sightseeing – Villa Pliniana Photo stop, Sightseeing, Swimming -Villa Fontanelle Photo stop, sightseeing – Villa d’Este, Como Photo stop, sightseeing Back to: Lungo Lario Trieste, 250
Sightseeing:
Villa Olmo
- Villa Olmo is one of the main symbols of the city of Como, one of the most famous and sumptuous historic houses in the Como area; it was built in neoclassical style between 1782 and 1787 .
Villa Carlotta
- The facility has over 300 years of history. It originally belonged to the Clerici family. The last descendant of this family sold the villa to Giovanni Sommariva, who collected sculptures by, for example, Antonio Canova and Berthel Thorvaldsen. However, Villa Carlotta took its name from the next owner, the prematurely deceased Carlotta (Karolina). It is worth taking a walk in the beautiful garden covered with azaleas, camellias, citrus fruits, rhododendrons and others.
Villa del Balbianello
- Located on the tip of the promontory of Lavedo, in Lenno (a hamlet of Tremezzina), the villa offers breathtaking views of Isola Comacina and the western shore of Lake Como. Villa Balbianello, one of the most charming villas on Lake Como, is now a venue for private events such as weddings, ceremonies and even film or photographic sets (this is where scenes from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and Casino Royale were filmed).
Villa d’Este
- The uniqueness of the complex is emphasized by its picturesque location. The villa perches on a hill while its gardens spread out below. In 2001, the complex was appreciated by UNESCO, which included it in the list of world cultural heritage. The gardens, like the villa, are divided into upper and lower zones. Most of the important fountains and attractions are located in the upper part. The lower part formerly served as a vegetable garden and a herb garden. Its central part is occupied by three ponds stretching almost the entire width of the garden.
Villa Monastero
- Villa Monastero has a fantastic museum dedicated to the rich cultural heritage of Lake Como. You can learn about the formation of the lake, the lives of the people who called it home, and even the geology. The beautiful architecture and wonderful nature of the garden attract tourists.
Volta Temple
- The Volta Temple is a museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, a prolific scientist and the inventor of the electrical battery. Volta was born in Como in 1745. It is one of the most visited museums in town. The temple was featured on the back of the 10,000 lire banknote, while Volta’s portrait was depicted on the front of the same banknote.
Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta – Como Cathedral
- Como Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, is a majestic church located in the heart of the city of Como. Dating back to the 14th century, its impressive Gothic facade, intricate marble carvings, and soaring bell tower make it a prominent landmark on Lake Como’s shores.
Como Silk Museum
- The Como silk museum is completely dedicated to silk-related exhibits and activities, which made the city of Como famous all over the world for its high quality industrial and craft production. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to learn the different stages of silk production. The museum tells the history of Como silk through the exhibition of machinery, looms, and tissues.
Bellagio Town
- Bellagio is a town and the most important tourist resort on Lago di Como. There are elegant hotels, historic villas, and in the historic center numerous shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants. The city has regular ferry connections with neighboring towns located on Lake Como.
Varenna Town
- Located on the Eastern shore of Lake Como, Varenna is one of the best places to visit when going to one of Italy’s most famous lakes.When you’re visiting the lake from Milan, Varenna is one of the easiest places to get to. This picturesque town has a railway station and it only takes an hour to get here from Milano Centrale. Perfect for a day trip (or longer!).Old fisherman houses, colourful buildings, cobblestoned streets and some of the best views of Lake Como is one the town attractions.
Monte Generoso
- Rising at the southern end of Lago di Lugano, Monte Generoso is undoubtedly the most significant scenic mountain in the canton of Ticino. The upper station of the Monte Generoso cable car and the Vetta Monte Generoso hotel located at an altitude of 1,601 m above sea level. they are located just below the peak proper, which, as a typical pre-alpine peak at some distance from the highest Alps, offers a wonderful panoramic view.
- The panoramic view extends from the area with the lakes (Lugano, Como, Varese and Maggiore), to the city of Lugano, the Po River lowland with Milan and from the Apennines to the Alpine chains from Gran Paradiso to Monte Rosa and from the Matterhorn to the Jungfrau and finally from the massif of St. Gothard to the Bernina group. Many attractions for every taste await at the top. From easy hikes on numerous hiking trails with a total length of 51 km to cave exploration, from mountain bike tours on trails with a total length of 27 km to tandem paragliding and bird watching. It is also worth visiting the Bear Cave.
Vezio Castle
- Castello di Vezio is a castle located near Varenna and Perledo. Characterized by square battlements in the main tower, similar to the Cly Castle in the Aosta Valley, it commands Lake Como. It was once connected by walls to the village of Varenna below.
