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Lake Como
#lakecomo Lake Como, a world within a World Lake Como #lakecomorestarts Watch the 'Italy with friends' webinar dedicated to Lake Como Enjoy Lake Como Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Lakes in the World, Lake Como, also called "il Lario", is about 46 kilometers (29 miles) long with a maximum depth of 400 meters. The characteristic Y-shaped Lario makes it even more recognizable than many other lakes. The city of Como is the capital of the Province of Como and it is the perfect starting point to explore many locations around the Lake. Once in Lake Como, a unique experience is to take time to get to know the towns and villages all around the lake and on the surrounding mountains. Bellagio, Varenna, Cernobbio, Torno, Menaggio, Argegno are some of the most famous locations, but there are many others places to discover. A tour of the Lake is a must, preferably by boat, in order to see beautiful villas not visible from the street. The "Navigazione Laghi" (Boats Services) offers various
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Chilometro della Conoscenza
Entrata da Via Cantoni 1, parco di Villa Olmo 9.064233 45.81988Culture and nature in town
Culture and nature promenade across beauty, innovation and Como's treasures. A path through Villa Olmo, Villa del Grumello and Villa Sucota where art initiatives grow. A place to meet and "breathe" culture for citizens and tourists. The Chilometro della conoscenza ("Kilometre of Knowledge") includes breathtaking views, a little Chapel, greenhouses, a small Museum and enchanted hidden corners.
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Via Cantoni 1, Villa Olmo gardens
Villa del Grumello, phone: +39 031 2287620
More details (in Italian)Hours
Villa Grumello and Villa Sucota parks are open every day except Saturday from April to October.
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Collections
Collections The exhibits are a rich sample of equipment, machines and instruments, which allow the visitor to easily and comprehensively identify the themes that were the subject of Alessandro Volta's studies and research, starting from the invention of the pile, to continue with the fundamental contributions in the field of electrology, in the study of gases and their properties. Many of the materials on display are original of Alessandro Volta, others are objects of the Volta period or dating back to immediately following years; The collection includes some reconstructions, made in the early years of the last century, to compensate for the loss of the original ones, destroyed by the fire of 1899. The exhibition on the ground floor is divided into 15 showcases, divided into different sections.
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Collections
Collections The exhibits are a rich sample of equipment, machines and instruments, which allow the visitor to easily and comprehensively identify the themes that were the subject of Alessandro Volta's studies and research, starting from the invention of the pile, to continue with the fundamental contributions in the field of electrology, in the study of gases and their properties. Many of the materials on display are original of Alessandro Volta, others are objects of the Volta period or dating back to immediately following years; The collection includes some reconstructions, made in the early years of the last century, to compensate for the loss of the original ones, destroyed by the fire of 1899. The exhibition on the ground floor is divided into 15 showcases, divided into different sections.
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Travels: journeys and suggestions from the world - Percussion
Como City of Music Festival 14. Still within me is its sweetness heard Villa Olmo Park June 30 − August 15 2021 2021 marks 700 years since the death of The Supreme Poet (1265-1321), from whom the 14th edition of Como Città della Musica Festival, La dolcezza ancor dentro mi suona (Como City of Music Festival, Still within me is its sweetness heard) (Dante, The Divine Comedy, Purgatory, II, 114) draws inspiration. The festival runs from 30th of June to 15th of August 2021. August, 10th 2021 9.00pm TRAVELS: JOURNEYS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM THE WORLD - PERCUSSION Percussion ensemble from the Conservatory of Como Conductor Paolo Pasqualin in collaboration with the Conservatory of Como Improvisation and sheet music by artists from different continents and cultures are among the many ingredients present in this programme aimed at introducing audiences to more unusual instruments and aspects of the percussive panorama. Not just rhythm…not just notes.
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C-lake today
C-LAKE TODAY The ASSOCIATION COMO LAKE TODAY was founded in 2012 by grouping tourist guides and tour leaders who operate mainly in the Como, Lecco area but also in Milan and Lake Maggiore. Como Lake Today also includes the operators in charge of welcoming visitors at COMO'S INFOPOINT OFFICES and at VOLTA’S LIGHTHOUSE in Brunate. We like to call ourselves a “Tourist Friendly” association because, in addition to sharing our passion for culture, we continue to make liveliness, empathy and visitors’ engagement our main goals. We speak English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch. Contact person Giusy LUCINI Mobile +39 349 5115630 info@comolaketoday.com
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Italian Endurance Motorboating Championship
The Italian Endurance World Championship returns to Como in the 71st edition of the Centomiglia del Lario. The free trials and technical tests will take place on Friday 23rd October from 8 am to 7 pm; the free trials and Races 1 and 2 will take place on Saturday 24th October from 8 am; the start of the 71st Centomiglia del Lario, including the Italian Off Shore 5000 and Endurance Championship, is set for 2.30 pm on Sunday 25th October. The trials will take place in the stretch of water in front of Villa Olmo and the race will take place on the Como-Blevio-Cernobbio-Como route. Italian Endurance Motorboating Championship left 71st edition of the Centomiglia del Lario Italian Endurance Motorboating Championship Where: viale Puecher, first basin of the lake – Como A shuttle service will be provided from Piazza Cavour to Moltrasio by ASF (bus company) as a replacement for the routes of the Navigazione Lago di Como (public boat navigation service) for Friday from 3 to 5 pm, Saturday from 1
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Como in 24 hours
Como in 24h 24 hours to discover the City Have you just arrived in Como and have the day to get to know the city but don‘t know where to start? Here are some tips to help you make the most of your time: THE WALLED CITY, A PRECIOUS TREASURE CHEST For city lovers, a stroll through the picturesque historical city centre and perhaps a spot of shopping, with appetising breaks in-between your sightseeing expeditions Approximate duration: without visiting the inside of monuments, about 1 hour A NATURAL ENERGY BOOST For landscape and nature lovers, a walk along the lakeshore and a hike in the hills taking the funicular railway Approximate duration: lakeshore walk, about 1 hour and 40 minutes; including the trip by funicular railway, about 4 hours REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST AND LOTS TO STIMULATE CURIOSITY For history lovers attracted by the past, a visit to the city’s museums Approximate duration: around 1 hour for each museum …and while 24 hours are not enough to discover all that the city
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Brahms and Mozart: gala concert
Arte Solidale Festival is an international classical music festival and charity, which takes place every year in the area of Lake Como, Italy. The mission of the Festival is both to promote young artists as well as to support minors in need, by collaborating with social organisations in the territory of Lake Como. The concerts, set during springtime each year, take place in historical villas and palaces on the shores of Lake Como, where composers like Franz Liszt and Johannes Brahms used to spend time and compose, inspired by the amazing landscapes. Multiple themed concerts, including solo recitals, chamber music and orchestral music concerts, are presented to the audience. Every year the Festival presents events dedicated to families with children, as well. Over its five editions, the Festival featured young soloists and orchestral musicians from Italy, Latvia, USA, Spain, France, Slovenia, Russia. The 2020 edition took place in September due to the sanitary disruption, and featured
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Porta di Como Romana
Largo Gianfranco Miglio 1 9.085016 45.806998The main town entrance during the Roman Empire
Main access to town during the Roman Empire, also called “Porta Pretoria”. That was the place to enter Como for people coming from Milan. It was discovered in 1914 and it is now visible thanks to restoration projects carried out in the last years. The porta can only be visited upon reservation. Please call or ask at the Aercheological Museum Ticket Office.
History
The door has two openings separated by a central pillar and flanked by two octagonal towers and was the main entrance to Novum Comum for those coming from Milan. It was also passable by wagons, as shown by the furrows on the stone threshold. The entrances could be closed by shutters down from the upper floor. In the western tower, at a later time, a paved walkway was created, still visible today. The door opens at the center of the south side of the walls of Caesar's age: towards the end of the second