Location: Como
Top Things to do in Como
The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Como, Lombardy
Como (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkɔːmo] ( listen), locally [ˈkoːmo]; Lombard: Còmm [ˈkɔm], Cómm [ˈkom] or Cùmm [ˈkum]; Latin: Novum Comum) is a city and comune in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como.
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1. Cathedral of Como (Duomo)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,125 reviews
Diocesi's chief Church, Bishop Cathedral, was erected since 1396 and works ended in 1740. Many famous artist, during 300 years operated in it harmonizing their own typical age's styles.
Reviewed By ClaudeB516 - Atlanta, United States
The Como Cathedral's facade is a shining example of smooth marble and decorative elements that harmoniously fit together. One unique feature is Porta della Rana, a door depicting a frog carved on the left jamb of the door. According to popular legend, water is believed to have reached precisely this point during the flooding of the lake. The interior of the Como Cathedral is adorned with 16th-century tapestries, frescoes and paintings, works of art that confirm the church's magnificence and beauty.
2. Basilica di San Fedele
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4.5 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By tinaNtravel - San Jose, United States
This is a very beautiful church with paintings on the walls and high ceiling. The altar area is impressive with the overhead paintings and dome. The church contains a very pretty statue of Mary against a long blue drape. It is definitely worth stopping in for a look.
3. Basilica di Sant'Abbondio
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4.5 based on 396 reviews
Reviewed By jadinaeats - Como, Italy
Access real close to Insubria University, which worth a visit too; very big and impressive. Contains historic items very peculiar to passionates.
4. Basilica di San Carpoforo
5. Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
6. Chiesa san Giacomo
7. Santuario SS. Crocifisso
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
8. Chiesa di Sant’Orsola
9. Chiesa Di San Pietro e Paolo
10. Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto
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