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- Lake Como’s Condottiere – The Marquis of Musso April 28, 2023
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- Como’s Famous Women: The wartime exploits of Ginevra Bedetti Masciadri March 14, 2023
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Tag Archives: Camnago
Como’s Famous Daughters: Teresa Ciceri, Agrarian Scientist
Como’s Famous Daughters: Teresa Ciceri. In anticipation of International Women’s Day – this esteemed colleague of Alessandro Volta was an agrarian scientist whose innovations improved many lives. She deserves greater recognition. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Food, History, People, Uncategorized
Tagged agrarian science, Alessandro Volta, asbestos, Camnago, Candida Parenti, Canon Gattoni, Cosia, Istituto Nazionale, lupins, methane, Patriottica, Porta Nuova, potatoes, Teresa Ciceri, Valtellina
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San Donato to Camnago Volta: Opening up a Circular Route to and from Como
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
Posted in Itineraries, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged Alessandro Volta, Brunate, Camnago, Garzola, Pila, Sentiero dei Sogni, Volta, Walks
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