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 the electrical battery. Volta was born in Como in 1745, held his first professorship there until 1779, and retired to Como in 1819.
The neoclassical building was designed by Federico Frigerio. It was completed in 1927 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the scientist's death, but was inaugurated in 1928. It hosts a collection of scientific instruments used by the physicist including his early voltaic piles. The first floor has a display of his personal belongings and his awards.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempio_Voltiano
Official website http://cultura.comune.como.it/tempio-voltiano/
Email musei.civici@comune.como.it
Phone +39 031 574705
Address Viale Guglielmo Marconi, 1, Como, Italy
Coordinates 45°48'53.355" N 9°4'30.931" E
