Tag Archives: Romanesque

Como’s Historical Fabric and its Pot of Roman Gold

Posted on September 14, 2018 by comocompanion

Como’s Historical Fabric and its Pot of Roman Gold – The recent find in Como of more than four hundred gold coins has drawn international attention to Como but history through the ages is in the very DNA of this city. Continue reading →

Walking the Greenway and the Antica Via Regina

Posted on August 18, 2018 by comocompanion

Walking the Greenway and the Antica Via Regina. From Griante to Colonno on part of a medieval super-highway. Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, History, Itineraries, Lake, Places of interest, Uncategorized, Walks | Tagged Cadenabbia, Cammini della Regina, church, churches, Colonno, Greenway, Griante, Lenno, olive trees, Ossuccio, Romanesque, Romweg, Villa La Collina, Walks | Leave a comment

Strada Regia: From Pognana to Nesso (and back)

Posted on August 4, 2018 by comocompanion

Strada Regia: From Pognana to Nesso (and back). Ancient terraces, woods, medieval villages with Romanesque churches and iconic lakeside locations – this tract of the Strada Regia has it all. Continue reading →