Tag Archives: Brunate

San Donato to Camnago Volta: Opening up a Circular Route to and from Como

Posted on May 3, 2018 by comocompanion

The recent opening up of a section of footpath from Garzola to Camnago now makes it possible to follow a circular route taking in the Sanctuary of San Donato and the Cosia Valley. Continue reading →

Ice Cream and Vespas: Irma Kennaway’s Artistic Odyssey

Posted on February 5, 2017 by comocompanion

23 years ago Irma, originally from England but freshly arrived in Florence from Paris to continue her fine arts studies, imprinted an image in her mind of the city’s stylish young women astride their Vespas nonchalantly licking ice cream. That … Continue reading →

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Como’s Internationally Renowned Urban Visionary

Posted on October 19, 2016 by comocompanion

This month sees the 100th anniversary of the death on the Isonzo front during the First World War of Antonio Sant’Elia. And so what, you might say! Many small cities can claim one or other famous son or daughter and … Continue reading →