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Como’s December Delights

Posted on November 28, 2017 by comocompanion

As the nights grow longer and temperatures get lower, Como goes through another of its periodical metamorphoses – producing a set of seasonal December delights. What better way can there be of exploiting the increased hours of winter darkness than … Continue reading →

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Como’s Magic Light Festival – Citta dei Balocchi 2016/17

Posted on January 9, 2017 by comocompanion

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Christmas @Como

Posted on December 5, 2016 by comocompanion

The Christmas lights are on, the Christmas market is open, shoppers are out in force and from this Thursday – the day of the Immaculate Conception – the holiday season starts in earnest. Read on for a panoramic view of … Continue reading →

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Como – The City of Light and the 8208 Lighting Design Festival.

Posted on November 12, 2016 by comocompanion

As days shorten, Como’s fascination with urban art installations focuses on the use of new lighting technologies – as evidenced from now until November 27th in the 8208 Lighting Design Festival. The festival takes the 8208 of its title … Continue reading →