Category Archives: Culture

A-Bio-Como

Posted on June 22, 2016 by comocompanion

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 | 1 Comment

Como – Its Role in the Birth of a Nation

Posted on May 30, 2016 by comocompanion

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 | Leave a comment

European Opera Days at Como

Posted on May 5, 2016 by comocompanion

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 →