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The Ethnographic Section
The Ethnographic Section Objects of an ethnographic type, testimonies of local culture at various levels, appear in the catalogs of the Museum since the beginning. The setting up of the Risorgimento section in 1932, in the rooms on the main floor of the building overlooking the square, was followed by the setting up of the other rooms on the same floor of the building, for the most part overlooking the large courtyard and porch. The section found an organic arrangement only in 1968; the setup of that time is still largely that of today . The route starts from the "Sala Duomo", dominated by plaster casts of the statues of Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, the original are placed on the facade of the Cathedral, built around 1911 by the architect. Federico Frigerio. This hall and the next one, Sala Rovelli, are currently used for temporary exhibitions. The Sala Manzi preserves evidence relating to the seventeenth-nineteenth centuries, with particular regard to clothing, both nobles
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Baradello by night
Symbol of the city of Como, the “stone sentinel” erected for the defense of Como, the Baradello Castle is clearly visible to anyone approaching the city. The Castle is located in a significant strategic point. From the top of the Tower you can enjoy a truly breathtaking view: from Switzerland to Milan, from Monte Rosa to Resegone. A unique 360 degree view of the lake, the Alps and the entire Po Plain. Inside the Museum, the guides will take the visitor on a voyage through time, from the origins of Como to the present day. The evening excursion starts from Piazza Camerlata and includes also a visit to the Quarry of Camerlata. Baradello by night left Evening excursions up to the Baradello Tower Baradello by night Meeting point at 9.00 pm Where: Meeting point at piazza Camerlata, corner of via Colonna - Como Reservation required: prenotazioni@spinaverde.it Entrance: 0-6 years: free 7-14 years: 6 euros Adults: 12 euros Further information in Italian
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Mostra Allievi dei corsi artistici
The Associazione Giosuè Carducci is presenting the works of the students following the art courses in painting, engraving, and sculpture held by masters Germano Bordoli, Nicoletta Brenna, and Massimo Clerici. The Association, active in the cultural sphere since 1903, proposes varied initiatives in line with the times. Well-known artists have taught at Carducci since 1992, including Angelo Tenchio and Giuliano Collina, as well as, today, Germano Bordoli, Nicoletta Brenna, and Massimo Clerici. The novelty of the above-mentioned courses is the possibility of interdisciplinary study along with, above all, the ability of the teachers who support the students in understanding their individual qualities, without conditioning. The value of this teaching method is demonstrated by the steady increase in attendance and the satisfaction of each student. The youngest students join the most experienced students in a continuous exchange of knowledge in the ideal setting that is the Istituto
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Baradello by night
Symbol of the city of Como, the “stone sentinel” erected for the defense of Como, the Baradello Castle is clearly visible to anyone approaching the city. The Castle is located in a significant strategic point. From the top of the Tower you can enjoy a truly breathtaking view: from Switzerland to Milan, from Monte Rosa to Resegone. A unique 360 degree view of the lake, the Alps and the entire Po Plain. Inside the Museum, the guides will take the visitor on a voyage through time, from the origins of Como to the present day. The evening excursion starts from Piazza Camerlata and includes also a visit to the Quarry of Camerlata. Baradello by night left Evening excursions up to the Baradello Tower Baradello by night Meeting point at 9.00 pm Where: Meeting point at piazza Camerlata, corner of via Colonna - Como Reservation required: prenotazioni@spinaverde.it Entrance: 0-6 years: free 7-14 years: 6 euros Adults: 12 euros Further information in Italian
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Concert of Sant'Abbondio
Friday August 31st, on the occasion of the patron saint's festival and of the Diocese of Como, Basilica Sant'Abbondio will host a concert: Soprano Hiroko Ito Tenor Edvin Jerkersson Organ Andrea Schiavio The program includes pages by famous authors inspired by the frescoes of S. Abbondio. Concerto di S.Abbondio left On the occasion of the patron saint's festival Concert of Sant'Abbondio At 9.00 pm where: Basilica of Sant'Abbondio, via Regina - Como Free entrance Further information in Italian
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Baradello by night
Symbol of the city of Como, the “stone sentinel” erected for the defense of Como, the Baradello Castle is clearly visible to anyone approaching the city. The Castle is located in a significant strategic point. From the top of the Tower you can enjoy a truly breathtaking view: from Switzerland to Milan, from Monte Rosa to Resegone. A unique 360 degree view of the lake, the Alps and the entire Po Plain. Inside the Museum, the guides will take the visitor on a voyage through time, from the origins of Como to the present day. The evening excursion starts from Piazza Camerlata and includes also a visit to the Quarry of Camerlata. Baradello by night left Evening excursions up to the Baradello Tower Baradello by night Meeting point at 9.00 pm Where: Meeting point at piazza Camerlata, corner of via Colonna - Como Reservation required: prenotazioni@spinaverde.it Entrance: 0-6 years: free 7-14 years: 6 euros Adults: 12 euros Further information in Italian
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Waves #1
Waves, “onde”: is the title of the exhibition organised by the Aldo Galli Academy of Fine Arts – IED Network, in collaboration with the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Como, at San Pietro in Atrio, the evocative exhibition space of the Municipality of Como dedicated to contemporary art. A selection of works produced by the students of the three-year Painting and Visual Languages course will be presented, as well as some works by former students and teachers of the Academy. Waves aims to represent the creative flow that ideally links the past, present and future of the Galli Academy, through the expressive language of artists belonging to different generations: first of all, the students who are preparing to face the challenges of the contemporary art system and who are building their own artistic identity. Then the teachers, the “masters”, who with great passion share their experience and knowledge every day; finally, the graduate students who, after the end of the
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Baradello by night
Symbol of the city of Como, the “stone sentinel” erected for the defense of Como, the Baradello Castle is clearly visible to anyone approaching the city. The Castle is located in a significant strategic point. From the top of the Tower you can enjoy a truly breathtaking view: from Switzerland to Milan, from Monte Rosa to Resegone. A unique 360 degree view of the lake, the Alps and the entire Po Plain. Inside the Museum, the guides will take the visitor on a voyage through time, from the origins of Como to the present day. The evening excursion starts from Piazza Camerlata and includes also a visit to the Quarry of Camerlata. Baradello by night left Evening excursions up to the Baradello Tower Baradello by night Meeting point at 9.00 pm Where: Meeting point at piazza Camerlata, corner of via Colonna - Como Reservation required: prenotazioni@spinaverde.it Entrance: 0-6 years: free 7-14 years: 6 euros Adults: 12 euros Further information in Italian
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Medieval historical parade
The Parade starts at 2.30 pm at the Ippocastano and ends in Piazza Cavour, after the proclamation of the Winner at 5 pm. Emperor Frederick and Empress Beatrice, followed by Nobles and Ladies, will enter the city by Porta Torre, preceded by two young amazons on horseback by two imposing hounds, a black one and a white one, symbolizing the Empire and the City. Knights, Militias, Armies and Guards will escort them through the city streets; followed by the War Machines and the Carroccio. At the end of the parade there will be the Borghesi and the common people. The Grand Historic Court will be enriched by numerous public medieval groups, including musicians, jugglers, "sbandieratori". 5 pm Piazza Cavour Spectacular final show of all the groups that participated in the parade, At the end, the Palio will be assigned, and there will be the proclamation of the Palio 2019 winner and the delivery of the drapery. Traditional historic parade in medieval costumes for the "Palio del Baradello" left
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Baradello by night
Symbol of the city of Como, the “stone sentinel” erected for the defense of Como, the Baradello Castle is clearly visible to anyone approaching the city. The Castle is located in a significant strategic point. From the top of the Tower you can enjoy a truly breathtaking view: from Switzerland to Milan, from Monte Rosa to Resegone. A unique 360 degree view of the lake, the Alps and the entire Po Plain. Inside the Museum, the guides will take the visitor on a voyage through time, from the origins of Como to the present day. The evening excursion starts from Piazza Camerlata and includes also a visit to the Quarry of Camerlata. Baradello by night left Evening excursions up to the Baradello Tower Baradello by night Meeting point at 9.00 pm Where: Meeting point at piazza Camerlata, corner of via Colonna - Como Reservation required: prenotazioni@spinaverde.it Entrance: 0-6 years: free 7-14 years: 6 euros Adults: 12 euros Further information in Italian