What to See in Como and Surroundings: Must-Visit Places

Como, just an hour from Milan, is a city that combines art, culture, and nature, perfect for a romantic weekend or a family vacation. To know what to visit in Como, ask the staff at the B&B Hotel in Como; they will guide you in discovering the beauties of the historic center and provide you with many ideas for a trip on the western shore of the lake!

What are the monuments and historic buildings to see in Como?

Within its medieval walls, the city of Como holds a significant historical heritage, to be admired in a day or enjoyed for a weekend or a multi-day vacation. The historic center, located next to the lakeside, includes the Tempio Voltiano, where you can learn interesting facts about Alessandro Volta and his scientific inventions and discoveries. The Como Cathedral, with its precious collection of tapestries from various eras and sixteenth-century paintings, and the medieval Church of San Fedele also deserve a stop. Via Plinio, dedicated to Como's two most illustrious Roman-era figures, Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, leads to Piazza Cavour, the ancient medieval port that was buried to create a meeting place. Palazzo Terragni, a splendid example of rationalist architecture, is within easy reach, as is Porta Torre, the most imposing of the remaining medieval towers. A few minutes from the center is the Como-Brunate Funicular, which allows you to observe the lake from above. Once at the top, you can stroll among beautiful Art Nouveau villas and discover breathtaking views of Lake Como and the Alps. Back in the city of Como, a pleasant walk along the lakefront leads to Villa Olmo, which, with its neoclassical architecture, offers visitors interesting exhibitions and a park with rare plants and beautiful greenhouses. Among the things to see in Como, finally, one must not forget the Basilica of Sant’Abbondio, a splendid example of Lombard Romanesque architecture with its Moltrasio stone facade and a beautiful cycle of 14th-century frescoes, and the museum dedicated to silk, which has always been a cornerstone of Como's economy.

What attractions can be seen from Lake Como?

After a nice walk along the lakefront, you can take a boat to explore the towns and beauties of the western shore of Lake Como, such as Bellagio, the "pearl of Lake Como," Cernobbio, and Comacina Island. Historic villas (among them, Villa Carlotta, in Tremezzo, and Villa Balbianello, often used as a film set), with their gardens, fountains, and water features, are also available to visitors. 

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