Lake Como Unmissables
Lake Como’s heritage is defined by its mix of Romanesque churches, neoclassical villas, and scientific legacy. This selection includes the 14th-century Como Cathedral and the 11th-century Basilica of Sant’Abbondio. The region’s connection to Alessandro Volta is showcased at the Tempio Voltiano museum and the Faro Voltiano lighthouse in Brunate. Architectural landmarks like the botanical gardens of Villa Carlotta and the lakeside Villa Olmo highlight the area's 18th and 19th-century elegance, while Castello Baradello provides a glimpse into medieval military fortifications.
A Cathedral of Como
Como Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral of the city of Como, Lombardy, Italy, and the seat of the Bishop of Como.
B Villa Carlotta
Villa Carlotta is a villa and botanical garden in Tremezzo on Lake Como in Northern Italy.
C Como-Brunate Funicular
Opened in 1894, this cable railway connects the city center with the village of Brunate, climbing 500 meters in elevation to provide panoramic views of the lake and the Alps.
D Villa Olmo
Villa Olmo is a neoclassical villa located in the city of Como, northern Italy.
E Basilica of San Fedele
The Basilica of San Fedele in Como is located in the city center. The present Romanesque church dates from 1120 and is dedicated to the…
F Volta Temple
The Tempio Voltiano is a museum in the city of Como, Italy that is dedicated to Alessandro Volta, a prolific scientist and the inventor of…
G Monument of Alessandro Volta
Commissioned in 1838, this marble statue by Pompeo Marchesi honors the Como-born physicist and inventor of the electric battery. It is situated in the center of Piazza Volta.
H Faro Voltiano
An octagonal lighthouse built in 1927 in San Maurizio to mark the centenary of Alessandro Volta’s death. The 29-meter tower emits white, red, and green lights visible from the lake.
I Castello Baradello
The Castello Baradello is a military fortification located on a 430 m high hill next to the city of Como, northern Italy.
J Church of Sant'Abbondio
The Basilica of Sant'Abbondio is a Romanesque-style 11th-century Catholic basilica church located in Como, region of Lombardy, Italy.
K Villa Erba
Villa Erba is a 19th-century villa in Cernobbio, on the western shore of Lake Como in northern Italy.
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