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Tag Archives: Moltrasio
Como’s Twin-Tailed Mermaids
The Melusina – a twin-tailed mermaid – can be seen in a variety of locations around Como. We explore the myth of the Melusina and why her symbol adorns both religious and secular buildings in the city. Continue reading
Moltrasio’s stone and its ‘Ecomuseo’
Moltrasio stone was the dominant building material used in and around Como from Roman days until the turn of the twentieth century. It is found at the heart of most buildings even if some may have then be adorned with a veneer of render or a dressing of Musso and Varenna marble. Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, History, Lake, Places of interest, Sustainability, Walks
Tagged Careno, country crafts, dry stone walls, ecomuseo, marble, Moltrasio, proloco, Quarries, stone, Sustainability, tourism
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An Expatriate’s Life on Lake Como
Paul Wright and his wife Nicola moved from England to Lake Como over thirty years ago. They have faced various challenges and tribulations over this time but have never regretted making that move. Paul has recorded the couple’s experiences in a trilogy of books available on Amazon. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Lake, People, Places of interest
Tagged Argegno, Art, bureaucracy, Como, expatriates, Lake Como, Moltrasio, murals, Paul Wright, proloco
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Moltrasio: The Power of Civic Pride
Moltrasio, 10 kms from Como, is well worth a visit and the volunteers of the local Pro Moltrasio association have worked hard to ensure you get the best of what the town has to offer. Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Culture, Food, History, Itineraries, Lake, Places of interest, Walks
Tagged bellini, FAI, Imperialino, Moltrasina, Moltrasio, Pizzallo, Pro Moltrasio, Quarries, stone, Villa Passalacqua, Villa Salterio, waterfalls, Winston Churchill
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Carate Urio to Moltrasio via Rifugio Bugone
Carate Urio to Moltrasio via Rifugio Bugone. This walk, from lakeside to the crest of the mountains on the Via dei Monti Lariani and then down, is rewarding but not for the fainthearted. It takes you by 2 refuges where good mountain food is available. Continue reading
Posted in Itineraries, Lake, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged bugone, Carate, La Culman, Moltrasio, Monte di Urio, Monte generoso, mountain walks, Murelli, Rifugio, Santa Marta, Tosnacco, Urio, Via Verde
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Swimability 2020: ‘Excellent’ Lake Bathing
Swimability 2020: ‘Excellent’ Lake Bathing. The season is starting late and I had feared that lockdown may have impacted pollution of the lake’s water – but all is well and most beaches have excellent clean results. Continue reading
Posted in Lake, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged bacteria, bathing, beach, beaches, brienno, Careno, Como, e-coli, effluent, Enterococci, health, Lake, Lake Como, Moltrasio, pollution, swimming, Tremezzo, water quality, wild swimming
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Lake Como’s Moltrasio Trunk Murder
Lake Como’s Moltrasio Trunk Murder – a vintage crime of passion during a honeymoon that turned sour. Continue reading
Posted in crime, History, People, Uncategorized
Tagged crime, History, Ispolatov, Mary Scott Castle, Metropole Suisse, Moltrasio, murder, Porter Charlton, Steamships, Transatlantic, Trunk Murder
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Swimability 2019: Lake Como’s Clean Water
Swimability 2019: Lake Como’s Clean Water. Looking down into the clear waters of the lake on a warm summer’s day invokes the desire to jump in and swim! But can we be sure the water is safe for swimming? Continue reading
Posted in Lake, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged bacteria, bathing, beach, beaches, brienno, Careno, Como, e-coli, effluent, Enterococci, health, Lake, Lake Como, Moltrasio, pollution, swimming, Tremezzo, water quality, wild swimming
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Como’s Famous Daughters: Giuditta Pasta
Como’s Famous Daughters: Giuditta Pasta – for International Women’s Day, a reminder of Como’s Diva with an international reputation! Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, History, Lake, Music, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged bellini, blevio, Cinque Giornate, Como, donizetti, famous women, giuditta pasta, Moltrasio, norma, Opera, teatro alla scala, Teatro Sociale
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Lake Como’s Beaches ‘Excellent’ – and that’s official!
Lake Como’s Beaches ‘Excellent’ – and that’s official! A guide to the classification of beaches around Como. Continue reading
Posted in Itineraries, Lake, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged bathing, beaches, Como, e-coli, effluent, health, Lake, Moltrasio, pollution, swimming, Tremezzo, Viale Geno, water quality
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