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Lake Como and Leonardo’s ‘Mona Lisa’

Posted on October 5, 2024 by comocompanion

Experts now claim that Leonardo Da Vinci set two of his best known paintings amongst the landmarks on Lake Como’s eastern leg by identifying the landscape depicted in the background of the ‘Mona Lisa’ and his ‘Virgin of the Rocks’. Continue reading →

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Isola Comacina – A Serene Location with a Tragic Past

Posted on July 13, 2023 by comocompanion

Isola Comacina is the only island on Lake Como. Its past glory and tragic destiny results from its strategic position close to the narrow channel in the lake between the promontory of Villa del Balbianello and Lezzeno on the eastern shore. It was to pay a heavy price for its valued location. Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Culture, Events, History, Itineraries, Lake, Places of interest | Tagged Antiquarium, Barbarossa, Campo, Colonno, History, isola comacina, milan, naval battle, Ossuccio, Pietro Lingeri, Sagra, Sala | 4 Comments

Shopping In and Around Como

Posted on June 24, 2023 by comocompanion

Shopping – a)Meandering around the boutiques of Como’s ‘centro storico’
or b) A trip to the heart of Italian fashion design in Milan or c) A day out at Serravalle Designer Outlet. Take your pick. Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, People, Places of interest, Shopping, silk, Uncategorized | Tagged Ally, boutiques, Como, Designer Outlets, Foxtown, Gavi, Golden Triangle, LeDolciTerre, milan, Serravalle, Shopping, silk, ThinkSerravalle | Leave a comment

Como’s History of Plague and Pandemics

Posted on March 30, 2020 by comocompanion

Como’s History of Plague and Pandemics. It will end and a fitting way to commemorate it would be to restore our lazzaretto – the ex-Chiesa di San Lazzaro as a monument to all local victims of plagues and pandemics throughout the ages. Continue reading →