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Recent Posts
- Lake Como Boatyards: Luxury Boats January 13, 2022
- Lake Como Boatyards: The Champions November 26, 2021
- Dolinski ‘Sui Muri’ of Como’s Villa del Grumello October 27, 2021
- True Crime in Como – the Molteni Murder September 15, 2021
- Walking Lake Como’s Wayfarer Way September 9, 2021
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Tag Archives: artisans
Lords and Ladies of Misrule at Schignano
Schignano Carnival is unique, anarchic and genuine with a cast of characters that make it true street theatre. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Events, Folklore, Itineraries, Lake, Uncategorized
Tagged Argegno, artisans, Brut, carnival, Folklore, Mascarun, masks, Schignano, wood carving
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Cantù – The Good, (The Bad) and The Beautiful
Cantù is famous for its master craftsmen and its long tradition of artisan furnishings and cabinet making. It is the spiritual home of the Brianza-based furniture industry yet, at only 10 kilometres from Como, remains off the main tourist map. … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Culture, History, Itineraries, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged Architecture, Ariberto, Art, artisans, baptistry, Brianza, cabinet makers, Cantu, Carlo de Carli, churches, Como, crafts, Culture, Frescoes, furniture making, Galliano, Gio Ponti, industry, Madonna Della Latte, marquetry, Medieval, Rinascente, Romanasque, San Giovanni, San Vincenzo
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The Como Companion 