Tag Archives: Porta Torre

Saint Barbara at Como

Posted on December 17, 2024 by comocompanion

Why is there a third window at the top of the Porta Torre? Why was a painting of Saint Barbara commissioned for Como at the end of the war? Why do firefighters still celebrate her on 4th December? Answers lie in the legend of this saint. Continue reading →

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Como’s City Walls

Posted on March 29, 2022 by comocompanion

Como has a lot of ‘history’ and the city’s walls provide visible evidence of the fact. They survive to this day due to the strategic location of the city and its desire to enforce customs duties on all goods passing through its gates. 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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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 →

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