Como: Hotels between Culture and History
Accommodation in Como
The Pinacoteca civica displays paintings and sculptures dating from the Middle Ages to the present day and is housed in the 17th-century Palazzo Volpi. It is accessible to people with reduced mobility and wheelchair users via ramps and a lift.
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Culture
The Broletto is located in the city centre between the cathedral and the bishop's palace. The medieval palace later received Gothic additions and is now used as an exhibition venue. On request, it is possible to visit the church of San Giacomo and listen to the organ. The prescribed visitor route in the Basilica Cattedrale of Como follows the indicated plan and ends at the “della rana” exit (9).
History
Castel Baradello is a fortification built by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa on the remains of older structures. The tower houses a museum tour featuring archaeological finds from the excavations at Baradello. Castel Baradello can be reached on foot from Piazza San Rocco or Piazzale di Camerlata. The ascent to the tower is via an external staircase suspended approximately 15 metres above the ground.
Villa Olmo is an outstanding example of monumental neoclassical architecture in Como. Since 1925, the municipality has used the villa as a venue for cultural events and art exhibitions; it is currently closed due to restoration work.
Routes
The Tempio Voltiano is located on the shore of Lake Como at the end of Viale Guglielmo Marconi. It can be reached on foot; from the Lungolario Trento bus stops, the route is 450 m or 6 minutes, from Como Lago railway station 900 m or 12 minutes, and from Como San Giovanni railway station 800 m or 12 minutes. The monumental neoclassical building is associated with an important scientist from Como.
The Monumento ai Caduti is 30 metres high. From there, visitors can look down over the city of Como and the lake.
Nature
Parco di Villa del Grumello offers visitors free access to its panoramic paths and is home to a botanical garden dedicated to Pliny the Elder. A panoramic footpath connects Villa Olmo, Villa del Grumello and Villa Sucota.
From Como, places on the Lario can be reached via the historic Strada Regina or, more conveniently, by boat.
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More pages for local destinations: Griante, Civenna, Tremezzo, Menaggio, Bellagio. More destinations: Brescia, Varese, Pavia.
To the higher-level travel overview: Lombardy.
