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Shadow of the Mafia over Como
Shadow of the Mafia over Como following the arrest of 34 operating a scam involving the deliberate bankruptcy of 40 cooperatives and the closure of Pane e Tulipani in Como’s old town. Continue reading
Posted in crime, People, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged Avenue Hotel, Bruno De Benedetto, cooperatives, Lido, lomazzo, mafia, ndrangheta, organised crime, Pane e Tulipani, usury, Viale Geno, Villa Olmo
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Argegno to Colonno
Argegno to Colonno. The hike from Argegno to Colonno via Pigra is one of the most scenic routes on the lake. Continue reading
Posted in Itineraries, Lake, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged Alpette, Antica Strada Regina, Argegno, Camoggia, Colonno, Corniga, Hikes, Pigra, San Zeno, Walks, waterfalls
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Gifts for Lovers of Lake Como
This article features a personal selection of gifts that lovers of Lake Como may well appreciate. Many of us love the lake’s evocative and dramatic landscape which leaves a lasting impression on the memories of past visitors. So many people may be delighted to receive a present closely linked to this charmed corner of the world. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Food, Lake, silk, Uncategorized
Tagged acqua del lago di como, acqua del lario, cantine angelinetta, local products, nero di como, occhi blu, olive oil, perfumes, presents, rivo gin, silk, sorsasso, vanini
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Como’s Pantero Pantera and other Admirable Admirals
Como’s Pantero Pantera and other Admirable Admirals. With one of Como’s historical naval commanders called Pantero Pantera and the other Pliny the Elder the attraction of an alliterative title to this article was irresistible. Continue reading
Posted in History, Lake, People, Uncategorized
Tagged blevio, Classis Comensis, Colico, Forts, galleazza, galleys, lapento, marine school, Miseno, naval warfare, pantero pantera, papal navy, pliny, roman navy, Vesuvius
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A Circular Tour of Cardina on Monte Olimpino
Cardina is one of very few areas within Como where you can take a pleasant countryside walk while staying entirely within the city’s limits. This has recently become quite an advantage since the imposition of ‘Red Zone’ anti-Covid regulations in Lombardy In spite of being within the city, Cardina feels very rural particularly when you venture onto its secondary paths. Continue reading
Posted in Itineraries, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged Cardina, Monte Olimpino, Quarcino, Tavernola, Walks
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Lake Como Poetry Way and its Little Free Libraries
The Lake Como Poetry Way’s literary associations are further enhanced by the establishment of 12 Little Free Libraries along its route increasing the impact of Pietra Berra’s project via the association Sentiero dei Sogni. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Itineraries, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged Alda Merini, Brunate, JMW Turner, Little Free Library, Maslianico, Passeggiate Creative, Pietro Berra, poetry, Poetry Way, Samuel Rogers, Sentiero dei Sogni, Ugo Foscolo, Villa del Grumello, Walks
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Como’s Festival of Misultin and Lake Fish
GastroLario’s Festival of Missoltini and Lake Fish runs until the end of October with 25 participating restaurants but lake fish are to be enjoyed all year round. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Events, Food, Lake, Restaurants, Uncategorized
Tagged agone, cormorants, cuisine, festivals, fishing licence, lake fish, lavarello, Mezzegra, missoltini, Restaurants, specialities
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Como’s Lost ‘La Ruota’ Wheel
Como’s Lost Wheel – the ‘la Ruota’ studio of Ico and Luisa Parisi which conquered the world with its iconic furniture designs for companies like MIM and Cassina. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, History, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged alberto sartoris, astrattisti comaschi, Cassina, design, Egg Chair, furniture, Gio Ponti, Poltrona Uova, Terragni, Via Diaz
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Cricket in Cantù and Beyond
Cricket is a team game which mystifies the uninitiated but enthrals those who are better acquainted. It’s also developing as one of the fastest growing sports internationally spreading well beyond its previous base in Britain and its ex-colonies. And there is also a team in the Province of Como – the Cantù Cricket Club. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, People, Sport, Uncategorized
Tagged Cantu, cricket, integration, lega nord, settimo milanese
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