• Lifestyle
    • Lakes

Como in a weekend

A mediaeval heart for the city that loves science and design with light. Discover Como in 48 hours. Without ever losing sight of the lake

The Volta Temple is a small Pantheon on the shores of the lake, erected in memory of Alessandro Volta. The equipment, machines and his scientific instruments speak of early experiments, attempts and successes.

From the battery to the LED, energy flows through the city. From “The Life Electric”, a lakefront installation by star architect Daniel Libeskind, to the “Festival della Luce” held in spring: meet Nobel Prize winners, watch video projection mapping and enjoy walks in the bright light.

A coffee in the historic centre. Inside the walls, which alone are worth the visit, the Duomo features a late gothic façade and a dome by Juvarra; the Broletto, dating back to 1215, is in polychrome marble from Lake Como quarries. Behind the apse, across the street, we can admire 1930s architectures by Terragni, one of the protagonists of Italian Rationalism. For a coffee break, stop at the porticoes of Piazza San Fedele, opposite the Romanesque façade of the basilica. Artfully decorated, it closes the piazza like an amazing stage curtain.

Among wefts and warps. In the Como area, silk production dates back to the 15th century. With the advent of the industrial revolution, between the 18th and the first half of the 19th century, twisting and spinning factories mushroomed throughout the region. The Silk Museum illustrates the entire production chain, from the silkworm to the finishing, through a collection of textile machines and thousands of historical pieces. The Fondazione Ratti’s Museo Studio del Tessuto houses 3,300 individual textile items and over 2,500 sample books. Every year, the “Artists Research Laboratory” 
project offers an artist residence by the lake to 20 young talents. Looking to the future.

A tour of the villas. The first visit is to the cultural centre of Villa Olmo, a magnificent 18th century villa also famous for its Italian garden, which offers the best view of Como overlooking its lake. The “Chilometro della Conoscenza”, running through 42 acres of centuries-old parks surrounded by water, takes us to Villa del Grumello and Villa Sucota, where we can explore greenhouses and lemon groves, and in spring enjoy the poetry walks of the “Festival Parolario”. The Art Nouveau Villa Bernasconi is worth a trip to Cernobbio.

A lake to explore. Two ways to experience the world’s most famous lake; two ways of navigating it. By boat to one of the many destinations (Varenna, Menaggio, Bellagio, Tremezzo, Lenno). Or by seaplane: Como boasts a school, which also organizes tourist flights. The view is breathtaking, but the real thrill is landing on the water.

From the Tempio Voltiano to the neoclassical villas, passing through the historic centre and the secrets of silk. A stroll in the city, and then one more step to take flight

On the same topic

AWARD: Lombardy Style. Beauty without borders

  • Lifestyle
AWARD: Lombardy Style. Beauty without borders

Milan, a city in color

Let's find out together how colorful Milan is
  • Lifestyle
Milan, city in color - street art in Nolo

Made in Brianza

Furnishings, design, textiles, gastronomy. Brianza is - and always has been - synonymous with “know-how”.
  • Lifestyle
Molteni Museum

At the Monza ENI Circuit with Chiltren

Experience the fun and educational activities for children and teenagers at the Monza Autodromo.
  • Lifestyle
Laboratorio stradale autodromo Monza

Pedü

Hand made by the women in Lanzada, Pedü were by far the most common footwear in Valmalenco until the 1950s.
  • Lifestyle
pedu Valmalenco (Foto dal sito http://www.alpinpedu.it/)

Train trips in Lombardy

Ideas and suggestions for an out-of-town trip by train
  • Lifestyle
Train trips in Lombardy

Towards the Upper Oltrepò

An itinerary travelling through ancient villages, mountain landscapes and gourmandise
  • Lifestyle
Monte Lesima

Terraces and breath-taking views in Lombardy

Scopri la lombardia attraverso i suoi meravigliosi panorami.
  • Lifestyle
Terrazze e panorami mozzafiato in Lombardia

Cremona’s Guest Book

The emotions of those who decide to visit Cremona
  • Lifestyle
Cremona’s Guest Book

Summer: camping is the thing to do in Lombardy

Camping holidays in Lombardy: discover the 4 trends for Summer
  • Lifestyle
Estate 2021: il camping è di moda in Lombardia

9 ideas for a romantic weekend in Lombardy

  • Lifestyle
Skyline Mantua

Brera market sunday antiques in milan

Where once there were fields, today there is a lively district of art and antiquity
  • Lifestyle
Brera market: sunday antiques in Milan

Historic cafes and pastry shops in Milan

  • Lifestyle
Historic cafes and pastry shops in Milan

48 hours in Milan

Take a map and the timetable of public transports..and we'll let you know the city!
  • Lifestyle
Idee weekend: 48 ore a Milano - Lombardia

Villa Invernizzi....in the quadrilateral of silence

In the center of Milan, a villa from another era
  • Lifestyle
Villa Invernizzi....in the quadrilateral of silence

10 Good reasons to visit Lecco

  • Lifestyle
10 Good reasons to visit Lecco

Historical activities in Lombardy

Between tradition and specialty: discover the stores and historical food and wine realities in the Lombardy region
  • Lifestyle
Historical activities - in Lombardy

10 Good reasons to visit Varese

  • Lifestyle
10 Good reasons to visit Varese

Lecco in a weekend

Discover Lecco in 48 hours, starting from the traces of a timeless novel, “The Betrothed”. A story within the story
  • Lifestyle
Lecco in a weekend

Winter Lombardy

Many initiatives, activities, cultural and sporting proposals that will make you love the cold
  • Lifestyle
Winter in Lombardy, between cities and mountains