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Recent Posts
- Como’s Famous Women: The wartime exploits of Ginevra Bedetti Masciadri March 14, 2023
- Lake Como’s Wild Pack of Wolves February 14, 2023
- Love, War and Death on Lake Como – The Tragic End of Gina Ruberti January 26, 2023
- Overnight on the Via dei Monti Lariani December 1, 2022
- The Queen of England’s Como Court October 6, 2022
Category Archives: Places of interest
Overnight on the Via dei Monti Lariani
The Via dei Monti Lariani follows the border with Switzerland running along the crest of the mountains above the western shores of the lake. This walk is one stage along the 124km route with a one night stopover at the Rifugio Venini. Continue reading
Posted in Itineraries, Places of interest, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged Argegno, Bellagio, Como, Hiking, Lake Como, Monte Crocione, Rifugio, tourism, Venini, Via dei Monti Lariani, Walks
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The Road to Rome (via Como)
The recent publishing of ‘La Via Francigena Renana’ marks the rediscovery and promotion of a long distance trail first recorded in Roman times that ran from the mouth of the Rhine in Rotterdam, over the Alps at Splugen, to the Po where it linked up with other trails to Rome. It offers a detailed guide to the sections passing by Como. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, History, Itineraries, Places of interest, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged alpine crossings, Ambra Garancini, Camminacittà, Cammino di San Pietro, Chiavenna, Chur, Coira, edicicloeditore, iubilantes, San Giovanni Pedemonte, Splugen, Thusis, trails, Via Francigena, Via Francigena Renana, Via Francisca, Via Mala, Via Regina, via spluga
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Water Taxis and Lake Como’s Vaporina
A ride in a water taxi on Lake Como, either taken out of necessity or convenience, is a pleasure in itself. Water taxis go far beyond their evident practicality by offering comfort and inimitable style. The style of these boats has long been dominated by Venetian design, Lake Como is in the process of re-establishing its own brand of boat – the Vaporina designed specifically for our waters. Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, History, industry, Lake, Places of interest
Tagged Boat design, Cantiere, Como, Daniele Riva, Elettra, Ernesta Riva, Il Sereno, Laglio, Lake Como, Mani Frers, Patricia Urquiola, Torno, Vaporina, water taxis
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Moltrasio: The Power of Civic Pride
Moltrasio, 10 kms from Como, is well worth a visit and the volunteers of the local Pro Moltrasio association have worked hard to ensure you get the best of what the town has to offer. Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Culture, Food, History, Itineraries, Lake, Places of interest, Walks
Tagged bellini, FAI, Imperialino, Moltrasina, Moltrasio, Pizzallo, Pro Moltrasio, Quarries, stone, Villa Passalacqua, Villa Salterio, waterfalls, Winston Churchill
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Swimability Datafest for Lake Como
For wild swimmers a warm sun glistening off clear fresh water is one of the most enticing of summer pleasures – but one that needs to be consumed with care following a minimum of preparation. For instance, how do you choose where best to take to the water? Our datafest is here to help you select your favoured destination. Continue reading
Posted in Itineraries, Lake, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged beaches, e-coli, Lido, pollution, swimming, tourism, water quality, wild swimming
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Dolinski ‘Sui Muri’ of Como’s Villa del Grumello
Dolinski ‘Sui Muri’ of Como’s Villa del Grumello. A figurative art that appears abstract, a personal art that is universally accessible. Her subject matter has moved from the sky out of her window to walls and now on to the mountains above Como, Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, Borgovico 33, Cornell, Culture, Debra Dolinski, Dolinski, Exhibitions, local artists, migrants, Movimento 22, Ossuccio
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Walking Lake Como’s Wayfarer Way
The Via del Viandante (Wayfarer’s Way) is a long distance trail that runs up the eastern leg of Lake Como from Abbadia Lariana to Colico. I undertook a 3 day excursion along its length and was dazzled by the variety and beauty of the area. Continue reading
Posted in Food, Itineraries, Lake, Places of interest, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged Abbadia, agriturismo, Bellano, Bologna, Corenno, Dervio, excursions, Lake Como, Le Grigne, lecco, Mandello, Somana, trekking, viandante, Walks
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Como: The Potential for Cultural Tourism
Como and Cultural Tourism – a sustainable form of tourism with the potential of increasing the length of visitor stays – for the benefit of tourists and residents alike. Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Culture, Itineraries, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged Como, cultural tourism, Culture, iubilantes, monumenti aperti, poets way, tourism, Villa Olmo
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