COMO
COMO - TOWN CENTRE
Tempio Voltiano is a neoclassical museum dedicated to the work of Alessandro Volta.
It houses some of the original equipment used in Volta’s monumental research.
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Tempio Voltiano
1 Viale Guglielmo MarconiTempio Voltiano is a neoclassical museum dedicated to the work of Alessandro Volta.
It houses some of the original equipment used in Volta’s monumental research.
One of Como's most charming walks. You'll pass a series of mansions and villas, including Villa Saporiti and Villa Gallia before arriving at the garden - ringed Villa Olmo
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Passeggiata Villa Olmo
Passeggiata Lino GelpiOne of Como's most charming walks. You'll pass a series of mansions and villas, including Villa Saporiti and Villa Gallia before arriving at the garden - ringed Villa Olmo
A 18th Century Villa, now a community park with no fee to tour the main house and the beautiful gardens.
There is also a swimming pool and a bar by the lake (for a fee).
129 locals recommend
Villa Olmo
1 Via Simone CantoniA 18th Century Villa, now a community park with no fee to tour the main house and the beautiful gardens.
There is also a swimming pool and a bar by the lake (for a fee).
Little pearl in the heart of the old city of Como located in a corner of a beautiful square.
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Basilica di San Fedele
Piazza San FedeleLittle pearl in the heart of the old city of Como located in a corner of a beautiful square.
Lakefront Viale Geno
5-7 Viale GenoGreat walking path, panoramic walk on the branch of the lake.
HIKING
Stunning view of Como and the lake from the top of the hill; would be even better from the tower, but unfortunately it is open at very infrequent times.
From the centre 30/40 minutes on foot or you take the first section by car and park near the basilica of San Carpoforo, the estimated time is 10/15 minutes.
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Castello Baradello
5 Via Castel BaradelloStunning view of Como and the lake from the top of the hill; would be even better from the tower, but unfortunately it is open at very infrequent times.
From the centre 30/40 minutes on foot or you take the first section by car and park near the basilica of San Carpoforo, the estimated time is 10/15 minutes.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Brunate is known as the Balcony of the Prealps.
To reach Brunate’s terrace settlement, you need to take a funicular from the lakefront’s east end. At the top, you’ll get an encompassing view of the southern part of Lake Como, the villages surrounding it, and mountains in the distance.
You can easily see Volta Lighthouse, another monument dedicated to Alessandro Volta. It’s perched right atop the hill in Brunate. Great spot to take photos, especially if you climb the 143 steps of the Lighthouse :)
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Brunate
Brunate is known as the Balcony of the Prealps.
To reach Brunate’s terrace settlement, you need to take a funicular from the lakefront’s east end. At the top, you’ll get an encompassing view of the southern part of Lake Como, the villages surrounding it, and mountains in the distance.
You can easily see Volta Lighthouse, another monument dedicated to Alessandro Volta. It’s perched right atop the hill in Brunate. Great spot to take photos, especially if you climb the 143 steps of the Lighthouse :)
Bellagio (35 km from Como) is one of the most famous and elegant towns of Lake Como. The historic centre, with its many small shops located along narrow stepped lanes, passageways and porticos, is renowned all over the world and attracts thousands of tourists every year.
645 locals recommend
Bellagio
Bellagio (35 km from Como) is one of the most famous and elegant towns of Lake Como. The historic centre, with its many small shops located along narrow stepped lanes, passageways and porticos, is renowned all over the world and attracts thousands of tourists every year.
FUNIVIA Argegno - Pigra
39 Via SplugaSmall, steep cable car with an amazing view of the lake.
This is a natural gorge created 15 million years ago by the erosion of the River Pioverna and the Adda glacier which, over the centuries, have shaped the rock into gigantic potholes, dark ravines and suggestive caves.
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Orrido di Bellano
Piazza San GiorgioThis is a natural gorge created 15 million years ago by the erosion of the River Pioverna and the Adda glacier which, over the centuries, have shaped the rock into gigantic potholes, dark ravines and suggestive caves.
Villa Pizzo
48 Via ReginaCernobbio.
Villa Bernasconi
2 Largo Alfredo CampaniniCernobbio.
(19 km from Como).
Small fjord on Lake Como, to be observed from above in Piazza Castello (panoramic point) and then to be reached via some stairs that enter the village and descend to the level of the lake. Very suggestive place, perhaps even more appreciable from a boat.
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Orrido di Nesso
(19 km from Como).
Small fjord on Lake Como, to be observed from above in Piazza Castello (panoramic point) and then to be reached via some stairs that enter the village and descend to the level of the lake. Very suggestive place, perhaps even more appreciable from a boat.
Villa Monastero
4 Viale Giovanni PolvaniVarenna.
This small village, where you can still breathe in the traditions of yesteryear (above all, fishing), is home to elegant villas with botanical gardens (such as Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi) and beautiful walks between history and nature (Castello di Vezio and Sentiero del Viandante).
Varenna, Italy
This small village, where you can still breathe in the traditions of yesteryear (above all, fishing), is home to elegant villas with botanical gardens (such as Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi) and beautiful walks between history and nature (Castello di Vezio and Sentiero del Viandante).
The Greenway is a pleasant 6 miles (10 km) long hike with plenty to see along the way. Passing through the the towns of Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo e Griante.
It starts at the south end of the village of Colonno where there is a bus stop and a car parking.
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Greenway del Lago di Como
Via Luigi CivettaThe Greenway is a pleasant 6 miles (10 km) long hike with plenty to see along the way. Passing through the the towns of Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo e Griante.
It starts at the south end of the village of Colonno where there is a bus stop and a car parking.
Ossuccio (28 km from Como). Beautiful and very doable little climb past historical UNESCO-protected chapels towards the little church on top, with a great view on Lake Como all along the walk.
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Sacro Monte della Beata Vergine del Soccorso - Ossuccio
Via SantuarioOssuccio (28 km from Como). Beautiful and very doable little climb past historical UNESCO-protected chapels towards the little church on top, with a great view on Lake Como all along the walk.
Villa Carlotta
2 Via ReginaVilla del Balbianello
Via Guido DelmatiParco Ciani
Lugano, 34 km.
Morcote
One of the nicest village in Switzerland.
Parco Scherrer
20 Riva di PilastriMorcote - 32 km.
Fondazione Antonio Ratti
19 Via Per CernobbioGorgeous venue with a wonderful selection of silks from every era.
CRAFT AND GROCERY SHOPS
Tacchi Luigi
22 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiBellagio (31 km from Como). Nice selection of artifacts made of olive wood.
I Vetri Di Bellagio
Bellagio (31 km from Como).
Special glass workshop.
Cernobbio (7 km from Como).
By day it is a shop selling unobtainable local specialties such as dried fishbone or smoked char fillets. In the evening it becomes a gourmand restaurant where you can savor unique dishes with the flavors of the past.
Le Specialità Lariane - Bottega Cernobbio
59 Via V GiornateCernobbio (7 km from Como).
By day it is a shop selling unobtainable local specialties such as dried fishbone or smoked char fillets. In the evening it becomes a gourmand restaurant where you can savor unique dishes with the flavors of the past.
A gift ideas shop, all themed on Lake Como and wonderfully made by Maddalena, the kind owner.
De Comm
18 Via GiovioA gift ideas shop, all themed on Lake Como and wonderfully made by Maddalena, the kind owner.
Como Market Hall
1 Via Giuseppe SirtoriA. Picci
Amazing selection of silk ties and scarfs, locally made in Como
Dongo (50 km from Como).
Shop with dairy products of the highest quality, also jam, honey, pasta, flour and much more. Everything from local production.
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Latteria Sociale Valtellina Societa' Cooperativa Agricola Dongo
178 Via StataleDongo (50 km from Como).
Shop with dairy products of the highest quality, also jam, honey, pasta, flour and much more. Everything from local production.
RESTAURANTS - BARS
€€ - €€€ - San Giovanni (29 km from Como, 1 km from Bellagio).
Ittiturismo Mella offers a homemade cooking with different lake fish recipes and a splendid lake view.
The restaurant is situated 1 km away from Bellagio center in the old fishing hamlet of San Giovanni. Not everybody knows that the fishing is still practiced on Lake Como. This art has been passed on through generations. And it happened to Alessandro and his father (the owners), who also spent his life fishing in the lake.The fisherman Alessandro will be delighted to share his job with people interested in fishing that wants to follow the fishing and the cleaning steps.
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Ittiturismo Ristorante Mella
6 Piazza San Giovanni Battista€€ - €€€ - San Giovanni (29 km from Como, 1 km from Bellagio).
Ittiturismo Mella offers a homemade cooking with different lake fish recipes and a splendid lake view.
The restaurant is situated 1 km away from Bellagio center in the old fishing hamlet of San Giovanni. Not everybody knows that the fishing is still practiced on Lake Como. This art has been passed on through generations. And it happened to Alessandro and his father (the owners), who also spent his life fishing in the lake.The fisherman Alessandro will be delighted to share his job with people interested in fishing that wants to follow the fishing and the cleaning steps.
€€€ - Careno (15 km from Como).
Traditional recipes, all based on lake fish. The menu is fixed.
The village seems out of time, almost magical.
I advise you to call before going there, because to access the parking lot you have to agree with the restaurant and then the descent is quite demanding, it would be absurd to do it without the certainty of having a table.
The experience is absolutely worth it, especially if you want to try something traditional.
However, not recommended for those with walking difficulties.
21 locals recommend
Trattoria del Porto
26 Via del Pontile€€€ - Careno (15 km from Como).
Traditional recipes, all based on lake fish. The menu is fixed.
The village seems out of time, almost magical.
I advise you to call before going there, because to access the parking lot you have to agree with the restaurant and then the descent is quite demanding, it would be absurd to do it without the certainty of having a table.
The experience is absolutely worth it, especially if you want to try something traditional.
However, not recommended for those with walking difficulties.
Osteria del Gallo
16 Via Vitani€€-€€€ - Traditional Italian restaurant (Como).
Ristorante COMI107
€€€€ - Italian restaurant (Como).
Vegami
€€ - €€€ - Veggie restaurant (Como).
€€ - €€€ - It's the rooftop of Hilton Hotel in Como, incredible view of the lake (Como). Nice for a happy hour.
Terrazza 241
€€ - €€€ - It's the rooftop of Hilton Hotel in Como, incredible view of the lake (Como). Nice for a happy hour.
Trattoria Contemporanea
€€€€ - 1 Michelin Star Italian Restaurant (16 km from Como).
Una Finestra sul Lago
32b Via Santa Marta€€-€€€ - Italian restaurant (13 km from Como).
Figli dei fiori
34 Via Borgo Vico€€€ - Italian restaurant, nice location (Como).
The Brothers Cafe
2 Via Paolo Carcano€€ - Breakfast, happy hour and more (Como)
Run and Bike Café
€€ - Breakfast, happy hour and more (Como)
Sartoria Ciclistica
54 Via Francesco Muralto€€ - Breakfast, happy hour and more (Como)
MamaGina Cafè & Bistrò
€€ - Breakfast, happy hour and more (Brunate)
I Tigli in Theoria
41 Via Bianchi Giovini€€€€ - Fine dining restaurant or happy hour (Como).
Mystic Burger
78 Via Armando Diaz€€ - Hamburger restaurant (Como).
Peach Pit Pizzeria Donnarumma
41 Via Armando Diaz€€ - Pizza Takeaway (Como).
€€ - Bakery (Como). Here you can their specialty "Nuvola", seems like a large plumcake, while the consistency is something between the panettone and the pandoro but much softer ... just like a cloud!
The dough itself is not particularly sweet, but inside there are "sprinkles" of apricot jam that soften it and make it super tasty.
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Beretta Il Fornaio Srl
15 Via Pietro Boldoni€€ - Bakery (Como). Here you can their specialty "Nuvola", seems like a large plumcake, while the consistency is something between the panettone and the pandoro but much softer ... just like a cloud!
The dough itself is not particularly sweet, but inside there are "sprinkles" of apricot jam that soften it and make it super tasty.
€€ - (Como). Typical and tasty flat bread from Emilia Romagna! A lot of possible combinations, many specials from the menu, all with fresh original ingredients from the region.
8 locals recommend
Tigella Bella Como
35 Via Natta€€ - (Como). Typical and tasty flat bread from Emilia Romagna! A lot of possible combinations, many specials from the menu, all with fresh original ingredients from the region.
Cardamomo
2f Via Carloni€€ - Pizzeria (Como).
€€€- (20 km from Como). Meditteranean cuisine in a lakeside venue with all-season verandas, garden tables & a private dock.
49 locals recommend
Ristorante Crotto dei Platani
73 Via Regina€€€- (20 km from Como). Meditteranean cuisine in a lakeside venue with all-season verandas, garden tables & a private dock.
Ristorante Momi
Frazione Girola€€ - Italian restaurant (Blevio, 6 km from Como).
€€€ - (8 km from Como). Italian restaurant with lake view.
14 locals recommend
Hotel Ristorante il Belvedere
3 Piazza Casartelli€€€ - (8 km from Como). Italian restaurant with lake view.
Crìanza
18 Via Gerolamo Borsieri€€ - Delicious Italian food with specialty from the south region Puglia.
EXPERIENCES
The Aero Club Como is the oldest seaplane flight operation in the world. Sitting close to the pilot, you can experience the different phases of flight and manoeuvres on the one hand and, on the other, observe the villas, bays, colours and beauty of Lake Como.
26 locals recommend
Aero Club Como
44 Viale Massenzio MasiaThe Aero Club Como is the oldest seaplane flight operation in the world. Sitting close to the pilot, you can experience the different phases of flight and manoeuvres on the one hand and, on the other, observe the villas, bays, colours and beauty of Lake Como.
Wine-tasting (Domaso, 1 h from Como).
With the cultivation of its vineyards overlooking Lake Como, Sorsasso is committed to safeguarding the local wine-making tradition, cultivating both native grapes, such as Verdesa white and Rosseia, and international grapes Merlot and Sangiovese.
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Azienda Agricola Sorsasso Lago di Como
1/bis Località GaggioWine-tasting (Domaso, 1 h from Como).
With the cultivation of its vineyards overlooking Lake Como, Sorsasso is committed to safeguarding the local wine-making tradition, cultivating both native grapes, such as Verdesa white and Rosseia, and international grapes Merlot and Sangiovese.