City central square, Cavour Square, has witnessed the most important events in city history. Nowadays it hosts events and fairs and the majority of tours start there. Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the most impressive city landmarks. It has being built for almost 350 years - construction began in 1396 and finished only in 1740. Because of that extended construction period, church is a mix of late Gothic and Renaissance architecture and one of the most impressive city landmarks.
First settlers appeared on the territory of the modern city in 196 BC. During several centuries in medieval the unique lands of Como were the reason of fighting between Spain, France and … Open
The city of Como favorably located at the foothills of the Alps is one of the best options for a family vacation. All possible entertainments are available here for each family member. The … Open
Como boasts a huge number of interesting structures, and one of the most famous local monuments is the Life Electric, a contemporary composition located directly opposite Piazza Cavour. The opening of the monument took place in 2015, the sculptor was Daniel Libeskind who, by his own initiative, built it in honor of the most famous native of the city - Alessandro Volta who gave the world some fundamental inventions in electricity. The sculpture is remarkable in that two sinusoidal projections are attracted to each other inspired by the electric tension. The city also has a monument to the great physicist, chemist, and physiologist. Other interesting sculptures include the Garibaldi Monument dedicated to the Resistance of Europe and those who died in World War II.
City of Como restaurants range from exclusive ones from Michelin's list to tiny bistro. Amongst them is Il Solito Posto restaurant situated in 19th century historical building. Il Solito … Open
Also, one should never pass by the Tempio Voltiano - a museum dedicated to science, and in particular, Alessandro Volta and his work. It is worth noting that this is the most visited museum in Como. In addition to the permanent exhibition displaying exhibits related to Volta (both to the physicist's scientific activities and his personal life), one can see ancient tools that once helped people explore the world. No less interesting is the museum called Pinacoteca di Palazzo Volpi, which houses a magnificent collection of artworks. The gallery is divided into thematic zones: Middle Ages, Renaissance, Enlightenment and New Time, Newest Time (20th century). The building housing the Pinacoteca is no less remarkable: it is an old mansion of the noble Volpi family built in 1633 under the guidance of Pietro Paolo Raimondi.
The city of Como is characterized by a very unhurried and measured rhythm of life. Locals are not accustomed to hurrying, they always have some time to rest and pay great attention to … Open