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Tag Archives: Barbarossa
Como Municipality’s Heraldic Confusion
Como’s city council has sought to clarify a case of heraldic confusion. The new mayor has decided to clarify what must have been the most insignificant of the many issues facing the new administration, – its coat of arms. Continue reading →
Posted in Culture, History, Politics, Uncategorized
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Tagged banner, Barbarossa, coat of arms, Como, Ghibellines, gonfalone, Guelphs, History, logo, mayor, Palazzo Cernezzi, sindaco, stemma
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Isola Comacina – A Serene Location with a Tragic Past
Isola Comacina is the only island on Lake Como. Its past glory and tragic destiny results from its strategic position close to the narrow channel in the lake between the promontory of Villa del Balbianello and Lezzeno on the eastern shore. It was to pay a heavy price for its valued location. Continue reading →
Posted in Architecture, Art, Culture, Events, History, Itineraries, Lake, Places of interest
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Tagged Antiquarium, Barbarossa, Campo, Colonno, History, isola comacina, milan, naval battle, Ossuccio, Pietro Lingeri, Sagra, Sala
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Como’s Historical Fabric and its Pot of Roman Gold
Como’s Historical Fabric and its Pot of Roman Gold – The recent find in Como of more than four hundred gold coins has drawn international attention to Como but history through the ages is in the very DNA of this city. Continue reading →
Posted in Architecture, Culture, History, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized
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Tagged Baradello, Barbarossa, coats of arms, Cortisella, Frigerio, nevere, novum comum, Roman coins, Romanesque, Romweg, San Giacomo, stemme, Teatro Cressoni
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Baradello Castle Welcomes Swallows and other Summer Visitors
Standing sentinel over the city and as testament to Como’s eventful past, the Baradello Castle reopens its doors for the summer with one-off openings on Monday 25th April and Sunday May 1st. Thereafter it is open every Sunday from June … Continue reading →
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Tagged Baradello, Barbarossa, Como, Lake Como, Lombards
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The Como Companion 