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Tag Archives: Lake Como
Como’s Internationally Renowned Urban Visionary
This month sees the 100th anniversary of the death on the Isonzo front during the First World War of Antonio Sant’Elia. And so what, you might say! Many small cities can claim one or other famous son or daughter and … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Events, History, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged Antonio Sant'Elia, Architecture, Art, Boletto, Brunate, Como, futurism, Lake Como, Marinetti, modernism, secessionists, Terragni
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Streetscape 5 -Street and Urban Art in Como City
The 5th edition of this open air exhibition has ‘invaded’ the streets of Como and will occupy them until November 6th. Streetscape’s aim is to ‘creatively redefine the urban landscape’ having invited established and emerging artists to create works that … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Events, Itineraries, Uncategorized
Tagged Antonio Sant'Elia, Art, Broletto, Como, futurism, Lake Como, Pinnocchio, Street art, Streetscape, Teatro Sociale, Urban art, Walks
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Como and Contraband – A Romanticised Legacy?
The geological layout of Como tends to conceal the fact that it is definitely a border town. That is until political factors, such as the recent Swiss clamp-down on refugee entries, remind us of its physical location. And when those … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, History, Places of interest, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged Bisbino, Borders, Cigarettes, Como, Gandria, Lake Como, Linea Cadorna, Lugano, Montorfano, Smuggling, spalloni
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Como’s Lacustrial Musical Medley
There are so many musical events taking place over the next two months in and around Como. Use Como Companion’s calendar to see exactly when, where and what is on offer. We collate details of most of the musical festivals, … Continue reading
A-Bio-Como
As an immigrant from UK, I never cease to feel grateful for the quality and availability of fresh food here in Como. Maybe that abundance is mostly due to our proximity to the Milanese markets which in turn take advantage … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Food, Places of interest, Sustainability
Tagged bio, Como, Lake Como, markets, organicfood, slowfood
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The Three Nautical Graces
A trip on Lake Como in any of Como’s three nautical graces will excite the senses and imagination. The combination of setting, fine weather and illimitable style, – with these elements in perfect alignment – will imprint a lifetime memory … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lake, Places of interest, Transport
Tagged boat hire, Como, lagodicomo, Lake Como, laketourism, piroscafi, steamboats
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European Opera Days at Como
The Teatro Sociale in Como is proud to be the first Italian opera house to participate in the annual European Opera Days which this year are held from 6 – 8th May. Now in its tenth year, this initiative, organised … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Events, Gardens, Uncategorized
Tagged Como, Lake Como, Opera, Teatro Sociale
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Up in the Hills – Prehistoric Como
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
25th April Liberation Day – Como’s Role in the Insurrection
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
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