Como Off The Beaten Path

 
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  •   Lakeside Towns/Villages
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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Como

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Border Italy/Switzerland

Border Italy/Switzerland, Como

 5 Reviews  From Como it is easy to take the train to either Lugano or Bellinzona in Switzerland. They are both beautiful places and worth a visit. Bellinzona Since 2000 the three castles, Castelgrande,... 

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Lakeside Towns/Villages

Lakeside Towns/Villages, Como

 14 Reviews  I had been in VEnice and Trento for a drive around a few days before Christmas and ran out of time to see more of Lombardy so I flew back on New Years Eve and drove up along Lake Maggiore in beautiful... 

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Brunate

Brunate, Como

 1 Review  High up in the hills of Brunate is a house with a large plaque in front of it. A "famous" East European (I believe Bulgarian) writer should have been living here a while. Name: Penzo Slaveikov.... 

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City Hall

City Hall, Como

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A little bit of Roman history

A little bit of Roman history, Como

 leics Says:  Como's Roman heritage is not visible, apart from some re-used columns in its churches and buildings and, possibly, a little of the street layout in Citta... 

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An amazing vilage near Como: TORNO

An amazing vilage near Como: TORNO, Como

 MadeInComo Says:  I'can't describe it. Just go there. An amazing little square on the lake side. With a small harbour and a romanic church. It's not a touristy place...you can... 

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Villa Olmo has its own Park

Villa Olmo has its own Park, Como

 icunme Says:  Best known for its mesmerizing view of Lake Como, there is Parco Olmo behind the Villa that boasts lovely hidden treasures. Find them, and you'll tread the... 

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The Magical Kingdom of Al Marnich in Como

The Magical Kingdom of Al Marnich in Como, Como

 2Peas Says:  Al Marnich is nature resort in the mountains overlooking some of the most beautiful valleys, high peaks and woodlands around Como. At 750 metres above sea level... 

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Take The Funicular Railway To Brunate

Take The Funicular Railway To Brunate, Como

 AnnS Says:  A funicular railway in Como takes you up to the village of Brunate, at a height of 2200m. From there you get magnificent views of Como, the Lake, the... 

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Milano

Milano, Como

 Aurorae Says:  Eh... Milano... What to say... A HUGE messy city I'm not so fond of :) but many people are! :) A center of fashion and industry, a big whirlpool of everything... 

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Croaks of the frogs

Croaks of the frogs, Como

 annamantere Says:  We went to Villa Olmo´s garden just before closing time (some time late evening), it was already dark and it was kind of romantic to walk in the garden with the... 

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Architectural degradation

Architectural degradation, Como

 d_d Says:  Ticosa is the Como shame!Ticosa was (till 70s) a big dyeing plant. They worked expecially for silk trade.Every morning, my parents told me, the little Como... 

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Arrival by car

Arrival by car, Como

 d_d Says:  If you arrive to Como by car, from south (i.e. from Milano or Malpensa airport or....) you will cross Piazza Camerlata (Camerlata is a neighborhood of Como).You... 

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Stand by your Hand...

Stand by your Hand..., Como

 draguza Says:  These big hands can be seen in Como just down the stairs of the main Train Station... 

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Don't miss a walk around Duomo

Don't miss a walk around Duomo, Como

 icunme Says:  Walk around the Cathedral and view the archecture from the side and from the back. 

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Versace's tribute to Passegiatta Lino Gelpi

Versace's tribute to Passegiatta Lino Gelpi, Como

 icunme Says:  Along the enchanting Passegiatta Lino Gelpi you will find this tribute commissioned in 1997 by Gianni Versace - not surprising that it depicts Medusa. 

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Fountains

Fountains, Como

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Pitoresque Buildings

Pitoresque Buildings, Como

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Museo Civico

Museo Civico, Como

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San Giacomo, in (and out of) the shade of Duomo

San Giacomo, in (and out of) the shade of Duomo, Como

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San Carpoforo, church hidden in the town

San Carpoforo, church hidden in the town, Como

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One of the oldest buildings in town: Broletto

One of the oldest buildings in town: Broletto, Como

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Brunate

Brunate, Como

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Via Vittani

Via Vittani, Como

 d_d Says:  Via Vittani is in the city center, but many people forget it.This street is very nice for itself, and here you will find CTS office, nice shops and nice... 

Top 3 Hotels in Como

Ostello Villa Olmo

 2 Reviews and 5 Opinions  The hostel is about 20 minutes walk from the trainstation or the centre of Como. It is clean and... 

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Hotel Metropole e Suisse

 4 Reviews and 247 Opinions  We had a very small room, but has a balcony overlooking the lake. The shower stall does not have a... 

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Plinius

 1 Review and 60 Opinions  I had booked a single room for one night through Booking.com at Hotel Posta. Hotel Posta was the... 

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 Via Vittani is in the city center, but many people forget it.This street is very nice for itself, and here you will find CTS office, nice shops and nice... 

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Q:  How would I get to Lauterbrunnen from Como/ how much would it cost roughly? Thankyou! 

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A: Hi there, the best way woulb be to rent a car: it's not so far from Como. Otherwise you have to take the train to Luzern and from there down to... 

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C O M O

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  Como is a beautiful town on its namesake lake - Lago di Como, at the very "bottom" of the lake, and just a step away from Swiss border. It has a lovely historic downtown and a magnificant... 

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COMO - Central jewel in the crown of Lago di Como

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 The cathedral ws completed in the 18th century with the dome of Filippo Juvarra and is rich in paintings and scultures. The facade is dated 1455. Style - transitional Gothic Interior - late... 

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Como, by the lake

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Como. I'd love to share with you the 22 tips I've written, the 115 photos uploaded, and 6 travelogues I've created. 

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Como

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 In case you are passionate traveller, one of those whos major interest are important historical sights, the town of Como will be disappoined experience. It is very old town, founded by the Romans, and... 

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My birthplace

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 Como is a very nice city located on a lake (the deeper of Italy) named Lario. Como is only 50 km from Milan and about 40 minutes by car from Malpensa airport. Moreover, Como is very closed to... 

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