Tag Archives: Volta

Tourism on Lake Como – Then and Now

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

Tourism on Lake Como – Then and Now. A look at current levels of tourism and its growth on Lake Como from Pliny, Stendhal to the Clooneys. Continue reading →

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San Donato to Camnago Volta: Opening up a Circular Route to and from Como

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

The recent opening up of a section of footpath from Garzola to Camnago now makes it possible to follow a circular route taking in the Sanctuary of San Donato and the Cosia Valley. Continue reading →

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Como – The City of Light and the 8208 Lighting Design Festival.

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

  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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