Location: Como
Top Things to do in Como
Things to do in Como, Lombardy: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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)
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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. Novocomum
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Basilica di San Carpoforo
6. Villa Olmo
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4.5 based on 673 reviews
Reviewed By MGhazalah - Kuwait, null
it was a really nice walk around the Villa, admiring the landscape and the view . I recommend for all visitors
7. Teatro Sociale
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By 361erichs
I went to a performance of Verdi's Macbeth. The opera house was built over 200 years ago and has not lost its luster. The acoustics are some of the best that I have experienced anywhere. The orchestra may not be as tight as the Vienna Philharmonics but one senses that the members enjoy themselves. Their enjoyment is contagious. The Maestro Gianluigi Gelmetti conducted with heart and displayed sincere enthusiasm, showing emotions openly - the Italian way. The singers were excellent. The audience appeared mostly to be from the area which made the whole experience even more authentic. I went to La Scala last year and can honestly say that will prefer to return to a performance at the Teatro Sociale. Actually, I can't wait to come back.
8. Sentiero 6 - Valbasca
9. Centro Storico
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4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By RobM450 - Escondido, United States
We meandered through downtown Como our last day in town and discovered many interesting sights. We were impressed with the Como Cathedral (Duomo), Piazza di San Fedele with it's many bars,restaurants and the Basilica di San Fedele, the walkway along the lake, and many other bars and cafes all over town.
10. Piazza Cavour
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4.0 based on 524 reviews
Begun in 1876, this scenic square features a monument called "Weaver," which commemorates the 25th anniversary of Rome as a capital of the state, plus other important structures including the Teatro Adriano and Chiesa Valdese, built in a curious mix of Romanesque-German and Byzantine-nouveau.
Reviewed By cherylg192 - Perth, Australia
What a great place - central to lots of sights, the lake, restaurants, cafes, gelaterias, bars, shops, interesting little alleys, the Duomo, transport, banks...... you name it! Well worth visiting & allowing yourself a few hours to soak up the atmosphere & browse the shops. Loved it here!
