Category Archives: Folklore

Torno Circuit: Piazzaga and Monte Piatto

Posted on April 22, 2019 by comocompanion

Torno Circuit – if I was to plan a walking holiday around Lake Como, Torno would be one of my favoured bases, from where this walk takes you above the Villa Pliniana to Piazzaga and Montepiatto and on to Brunate or Molina. Continue reading →

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Brienno’s Botanic Path – Sentiero Botanico

Posted on January 29, 2019 by comocompanion

Brienno’s Botanic Path – Sentiero Botanico. A stiff uphill climb along the old migration path to summer pastures and on to Posa and Schignano for carnival or he Sentiero delle Espressioni Continue reading →

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Como’s Four Seasons: 2 – Feasting and Hibernation

Posted on January 9, 2019 by comocompanion

Como’s Four Seasons: 2 – Feasting and Hibernation – the two parts to Como’s winter with the gradual stirrings of life as the natural cycle renews towards Spring. Continue reading →

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Christmas Como: Citta dei Balocchi

Posted on December 12, 2018 by comocompanion

Over recent years Como has sought to exceed itself in attracting visitors to its streets over Christmas defining itself as the ‘Citta dei Balocchi’ – a phrase that might roughly be translated as the city of fun and fantasy.  The … Continue reading →

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Como’s Four Seasons: 1 – The Re-entry (Il Rientro)

Posted on September 10, 2018 by comocompanion

Como’s Four Seasons: 1 – The Re-entry, Il Rientro, – a view of the seasonal social calendar on Lake Como. Continue reading →

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Lake Como’s Speciality Dishes and Local Products

Posted on July 13, 2018 by comocompanion

Lake Como’s Speciality Dishes and Local Products – fish, cheese, polenta and more including the exclusive ‘Resta’ Continue reading →

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Lords and Ladies of Misrule at Schignano

Posted on February 14, 2018 by comocompanion

Schignano Carnival is unique, anarchic and genuine with a cast of characters that make it true street theatre. Continue reading →

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Fables, Legends and Folklore: The 3 Days of the Blackbird

Posted on February 2, 2018 by comocompanion

What is the meaning and origin of ‘i giorni della merla’ – the 3 days of the blackbird. Continue reading →

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