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What to see and do in Como
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Como is an elegant city on the lake of the same name, with a green lakefront, a Renaissance cathedral and the funicular that climbs to Brunate. From here the boats leave for Bellagio and the villas of the lake.
Practical tips
- From Milan to Como it takes under an hour by train: perfect for a day trip.
- The boats have day tickets for moving between the shores.
- The old town is pedestrian: leave the car in a car park outside.
When to go
From April to October for the lake; May and September are the ideal months, without too much heat.
The places not to miss in Como
Como Cathedral
The marble cathedral, between Gothic and Renaissance, with a sculpted façade.
The Como-Brunate funicular
The seven-minute climb to Brunate, with a view of the lake and the Alps.
The lakefront and Piazza Cavour
The walk on the water, with the boat harbour and cafés.
Villa Olmo
A neoclassical villa on the lake with a park open all year.
The Voltiano Temple
The museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, born in Como.
A boat on the lake
The best way to see the villas, with departures for Bellagio and Tremezzo.
- Tickets and visits
Villa del Balbianello
A villa with a garden perched over the lake, at Lenno: reached by boat.
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