Tag Archives: Como

Liberating the Lakefront – Como Recovers Its Greatest Asset

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

For residents and tourists alike, Como’s greatest asset must be its magnificent lakefront with its views north to Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Torno and to the summit of Mount Bisbino – so why has access to a large tract of it been … Continue reading →

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URGENT: Expat Como residents need to register to vote by May 2nd

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

Citizens of other EU countries with residency in Italy can vote in municipal elections – the ‘elezioni amministrative’ – but they will need to register to vote. On June 11th this year 1,021 local councils across Italy will be electing … Continue reading →

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From Liberation Day to May Day

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

April 25th was Liberation Day in Italy – a public holiday to honour the signing of the Armistice in Rome 72 years ago. This brought an end to the Nazifascist regime in Northern Italy. It is a day of commemoration … Continue reading →

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Strada Regia – From Torno to Pognana

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

This post has now been moved to Recreation, Walks, Strada Regia – From Torno to Pognana  

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Como to Torno Revisited

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

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Uncover Your Karma in Como

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Ayurveda, Yoga, meditation, mindfulness and more – welcome to the world of wellness for English-speakers here in Como. As from 1st April there will be a series of monthly pop-up wellness weekends – with totally flexible levels of participation – … Continue reading →

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Full Jazz Immersion – Com’In Festival

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

  As from Friday 9th March, ‘Greater’ Como embarks on over a week of full jazz immersion with the launch of the so-called ‘Com’In Jazz’ Festival. This aims no less than to revive Como’s reputation for jazz and musical innovation … Continue reading →

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From Out of the Swamp, Novum Comum – Roman Como

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

Como is in origin a Roman city named Novum Comum and founded in 59 BCE by none other than Julius Caesar, the father of the Roman Empire. The Roman presence persisted from then on until the collapse of the western … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream and Vespas: Irma Kennaway’s Artistic Odyssey

Posted on February 5, 2017 by

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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A Walk in the Cosia Valley and Camnago Volta

Posted on January 20, 2017 by

  This post has now been moved to Recreation, Walks, A Walk in the Cosia Valley and Camnago Volta

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