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Como and Cernobbio Say Goodbye to Nonna Pupa

Posted on November 27, 2019 by

Cernobbio’s Giardino della Valle (Valley Garden) is a singularly beautiful oasis of calm, straddling a mountain stream as it descends to the lake. It exists thanks entirely to the vision and tenacity of Nonna Pupa who died aged 95 on Wednesday November 20th. Continue reading →

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Como’s Celtic Connection

Posted on February 23, 2019 by

‘Oro di Scozia’ is both a shop and a cultural association aimed at spreading ‘the tastes and flavours of [Scotland] with its rich historical background’ in the words of one of its founders. Continue reading →

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Como’s Four Seasons: 1 – The Re-entry (Il Rientro)

Posted on September 10, 2018 by

Como’s Four Seasons: 1 – The Re-entry, Il Rientro, – a view of the seasonal social calendar on Lake Como. Continue reading →

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Full Jazz Immersion – Com’In Festival

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

  As from Friday 9th March, ‘Greater’ Como embarks on over a week of full jazz immersion with the launch of the so-called ‘Com’In Jazz’ Festival. This aims no less than to revive Como’s reputation for jazz and musical innovation … Continue reading →

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Como’s Lacustrial Musical Medley

Posted on July 3, 2016 by

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 →

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