Holiday apartment in Como on Lake Como: culture and walks

The Tempio Voltiano is located on the shore of Lake Como at the end of Viale Guglielmo Marconi. The monumental neoclassical building is associated with an important scientist from Como. It can be reached on foot; the Lungolario Trento bus stops are 450 m or 6 minutes away, Como Lago railway station is 900 m or 12 minutes away, and Como San Giovanni railway station is 800 m or 12 minutes away.

Culture

The Pinacoteca civica displays paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the present day. It is housed in the 17th-century Palazzo Volpi and is accessible via ramps and a lift for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair users.

The Broletto is located in the centre of Como, between the cathedral and the bishop’s palace. The medieval palace has later Gothic additions and is now used as an exhibition venue.

Villa Olmo is an outstanding example of monumental neoclassical architecture in Como. Since 1925, the municipality has used it as a venue for cultural events and art exhibitions; it is currently closed due to restoration work.

The prescribed visitor route in Como’s Basilica Cattedrale follows the indicated plan and ends at the “della rana” exit (9). On request, it is also possible to visit the Church of San Giacomo and listen to the organ.

History

Castel Baradello is a fortification built by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa on the remains of older structures. The site can be reached on foot from Piazza San Rocco or Piazzale di Camerlata. The ascent to the tower is via an external staircase suspended approximately 15 metres above the ground. Inside the tower, visitors can follow a museum tour featuring archaeological finds from excavations at Baradello.

Nature

Parco di Villa del Grumello offers visitors free access to its panoramic paths. The park also includes a botanical garden dedicated to Pliny the Elder. A panoramic footpath connects Villa Olmo, Villa del Grumello and Villa Sucota.

On the way

The Monumento ai Caduti is 30 metres high. From there, visitors can view the city of Como and the lake from above. From Como, places on the Lario can be reached via the historic Strada Regina or, more conveniently, by boat.

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