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- Cleaning Up Como’s Tax Office February 16, 2021
- Lake Como’s Bears, Wolves … and Werewolves February 7, 2021
- Escape to Switzerland via Monte Bisbino January 25, 2021
- Shadow of the Mafia over Como January 14, 2021
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Tag Archives: Folklore
Como’s Train Station, Witches and the Inquisition
Como’s Train Station, Witches and the Inquisition. Few travellers arriving at Como’s San Giovanni Station know they are on top of the remains of a monastery where innocent victims faced torture and being burnt at the stake. Continue reading
Posted in Art, crime, Culture, Folklore, History, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, churches, Folklore, Giubiana, Grissons, Inquisition, Odescalchi, religion, San Giovanni, Valtellina, witchcraft, witches
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Fables, Legends and Folklore: The Festa della Giubiana
Fables, Legends and Folklore: The Festa della Giubiana. The last Thursday in January is when many Como and Brianza towns burn a witch on a massive bonfire and eat risotto with sausage. Find out where, when and why! Continue reading
Torno’s Santo Chiodo & Conflicts with Como
Torno’s Santo Chiodo & Conflict with Como: This Sunday, May 5th sees the annual blessing and evening procession through the town of its ‘Santo Chiodo’ or sacred nail – no less than one of the nails used in the crucifixion of Jesus. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Events, Folklore, History, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged Como, crucifixion, Folklore, isola comacina, lake battles, Lamberto Rusca, Rusca, santo chiodo, Tornaschi, Torno, wool
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Lords and Ladies of Misrule at Schignano
Schignano Carnival is unique, anarchic and genuine with a cast of characters that make it true street theatre. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Events, Folklore, Itineraries, Lake, Uncategorized
Tagged Argegno, artisans, Brut, carnival, Folklore, Mascarun, masks, Schignano, wood carving
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