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Como and Cernobbio Say Goodbye to Nonna Pupa

Posted on November 27, 2019 by comocompanion

Cernobbio’s Giardino della Valle (Valley Garden) is a singularly beautiful oasis of calm, straddling a mountain stream as it descends to the lake. It exists thanks entirely to the vision and tenacity of Nonna Pupa who died aged 95 on Wednesday November 20th. Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Gardens, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized | Tagged Antica Strada Regina, bureaucracy, cernobbio, Culture, ecology, environment, gardening, Il Giardino della Valle, Music, nature, Nonna Pupa, public spirit, volunteering | 1 Comment

A Dummy’s Guide to Voting in Como’s Local Election

Posted on June 5, 2017 by comocompanion

The first round of voting in Como’s local administrative elections is on Sunday June 11th. The vote in Como and in a number of other provincial councils is for the mayor and for the team of councillors listed under the … Continue reading →