Best Free Things to Do in Como

THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Como

Best Free Things to Do in Como

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  • Tommo
    Melbourne, Australia50,436 contributions
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    Como Cathedral also known as Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta and is a Catholic cathedral, and is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

    It is known as the last Gothic cathedral built in Italy.

    Construction began in 1396 , and did not finish until 1770.

    Its a rather pretty churh with lovely sculptures on the facade and quite symetrical.
    Written February 17, 2024
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  • Steviefull
    Kidderminster, UK1,699 contributions
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    We walked around the gardens and took in the view out over the lake and saw a sea plane come in to land, despite the weather being a little gloomy it was still a beautiful site. We didn't get to go inside the Villa as it was closed but what we saw of the grounds was enough to warrant a visit.

    Obviously not worth coming to Como just to visit here but as part of a larger tour it should be part of your itinary.
    Written October 2, 2023
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  • cathyd
    Jekyll Island, GA2,158 contributions
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    This basilica is definitely worth a visit. The inside has the most amazing apse. There are floor plaques of buried people as well as some glass enclosed figures.
    Written May 10, 2023
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  • Tommo
    Melbourne, Australia50,436 contributions
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    Basilica di San Fedele is located at the former corn market in Como and is dedicated to the martyr Saint Fidelis.

    The Lombard Romanesque church dates back to 1120.

    The facade was rebuilt and restored in 1914 and the bell tower due to tilting was demolished in 1905 and replaced.

    This church in Como is historic and worth visiting.
    Written February 17, 2024
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  • Jason S
    Melbourne, Australia1,693 contributions
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    Really good historical centre for a small town making it more personable than other big cities. Old town areas.

    Nice to see during the day and night, however night time does have better atmosphere with dining options and bars.

    With Como being rather small if you are walking around you will definitely come across the historical centre.
    Written August 7, 2023
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  • C_and_H_11
    Dublin, Ireland788 contributions
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    Piazza Cavour is a very nice place to stop awhile & have a coffee or drink at one of the restaurants nearby. There are lovely views across the lake, it's spacious & airy & a lovely place to spend some time before making your way to the the ferry terminal to see one of the other beautiful towns along the shores of beautiful Lake Como.
    Written July 15, 2023
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  • Tommo
    Melbourne, Australia50,436 contributions
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    The Broletto, or the medieval town hall, sits right beside Como's towering Duomo.

    The Broletto was built in 1215, but shortened in 1477 to make room for the enlargements to the cathedral

    The Broletto generally opens to the public only during special exhibitions.
    Written February 17, 2024
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  • 1957
    Ottawa, Canada710 contributions
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    This structure , statue is special because it’s unique shape. It stands in the lake near the harbour and the ferry terminal. I just wish I knew the meaning of it…
    Written October 18, 2022
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  • HolidaymakerfromHove
    Brighton and Hove, UK1,605 contributions
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    Como tower gate. Very solid structure from the out side, much more ornate from the in side.

    Worth a look when in the Piazza Vitoria area. Garibaldi statue just across the road.
    Written September 13, 2023
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  • igor955
    Moscow, Russia26 contributions
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    for the first view there’s nothing special here , even if you have read history of this temple,that is necessary for real perception of this impact.
    but having spent here some even insignificant time, you can feel this almost imperceptible touch from long-gone times
    And for sure don’t forget ask Mercury for favors .
    Written July 13, 2018
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  • Peter C
    Island of Malta, Malta2,541 contributions
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    Alessandro Volta is one of the most important historical personalities to come from Como as he invented the electrical battery. A monument in his honour is befittingly located in a central piazza which bears his name.
    Written February 29, 2020
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  • John G
    Bethlehem, PA91 contributions
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    If you want amazing views of the entire lake and to be as high as the clouds then this the hike for anyone near Lezzeno or Bellagio. We drove through Bellagio to the Rifugio Martina where we parked outside of the entry way that was marked with the sign “10 minutes by foot,” loosely translated from Italian to English by me. You will walk up to the rifugio, which you should definitely have lunch at after you finish hiking, and continue along the path up the mountain. It’s about 2 hours round trip and, at times, fairly steep.
    Written September 6, 2018
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  • Dishaa S
    New Delhi, India1,363 contributions
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    a complex recently opened to public where you can see huge romn baths and the mthod used in ancient times by the romans to maintain the ater temperature,its thermal qualty...a nice peek into the "technlogy" used then.
    Written December 13, 2018
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