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Como’s Lacustrial Musical Medley
There are so many musical events taking place over the next two months in and around Como. Use Como Companion’s calendar to see exactly when, where and what is on offer. We collate details of most of the musical festivals, … Continue reading
A-Bio-Como
As an immigrant from UK, I never cease to feel grateful for the quality and availability of fresh food here in Como. Maybe that abundance is mostly due to our proximity to the Milanese markets which in turn take advantage … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Food, Places of interest, Sustainability
Tagged bio, Como, Lake Como, markets, organicfood, slowfood
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The Three Nautical Graces
A trip on Lake Como in any of Como’s three nautical graces will excite the senses and imagination. The combination of setting, fine weather and illimitable style, – with these elements in perfect alignment – will imprint a lifetime memory … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lake, Places of interest, Transport
Tagged boat hire, Como, lagodicomo, Lake Como, laketourism, piroscafi, steamboats
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Como – Its Role in the Birth of a Nation
The Republic Day holiday comes up on June 2nd to celebrate the result of the referendum held on June 2nd 1946 to determine the constitutional form of the Italian state following the overthrow of fascism. I thought this ‘national’ celebration … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Events, History, People, Places of interest, Politics
Tagged 1848, Capiaghi, Cinque Giornate, Garibaldi, Mazzini, Risorgimento
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Tribute to Marco Pannella
Yesterday (19th May 2016) an extraordinary politician died of cancer in a Rome hospital. He was Marco Pannella. Italian politics does not and will not feature heavily on this site but Pannella was special, even inspirational – and he was … Continue reading
European Opera Days at Como
The Teatro Sociale in Como is proud to be the first Italian opera house to participate in the annual European Opera Days which this year are held from 6 – 8th May. Now in its tenth year, this initiative, organised … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Events, Gardens, Uncategorized
Tagged Como, Lake Como, Opera, Teatro Sociale
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Cycling and Sustainability – NOW and the Future
This weekend, from Friday to Sunday, the NOW Festival, (a series of workshops, presentations, concerts and other varied events on the theme of a sustainable future) takes place in Villa Erba, Cernobbio. Many if not most of the events will … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainability, Transport, Uncategorized
Tagged Bike sharing, Como, Sustainability
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Up in the Hills – Prehistoric Como
As an escapee from London, I now cannot envisage living in a city where, from its centre, I can’t easily see and reach its green periphery, e.g. Norcia in Umbria but of course particularly Como where, to the east sits … Continue reading
25th April Liberation Day – Como’s Role in the Insurrection
Some of you may not be aware that the last hours of Mussolini’s fascist regime were played out on the banks of Lake Como – and that those few eventful days following the general insurrection on April 25th 1945 would … Continue reading
Posted in Events, People, Places of interest
Tagged Como, Dongo, Lake Como, Mussolini, partisans
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