Tag Archives: Como

Up in the Hills – Prehistoric Como

Posted on April 28, 2016 by comocompanion

As an escapee from London, I now cannot envisage living in a city where, from its centre, I can’t easily see and reach its green periphery, e.g. Norcia in Umbria but of course particularly Como where, to the east sits … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Places of interest | Tagged Como, Golasecca, Lake Como | 1 Comment

25th April Liberation Day – Como’s Role in the Insurrection

Posted on April 22, 2016 by comocompanion

Some of you may not be aware that the last hours of Mussolini’s fascist regime were played out on the banks of Lake Como – and that those few eventful days following the general insurrection on April 25th 1945 would … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, People, Places of interest | Tagged Como, Dongo, Lake Como, Mussolini, partisans | 3 Comments

Baradello Castle Welcomes Swallows and other Summer Visitors

Posted on April 18, 2016 by comocompanion

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 →