Sightseeing in Como - what to see. Complete travel guide

City central square, Cavour Square, has witnessed the most important events in city history. Nowadays it hosts events and fairs and the majority of tours start there. Church of Santa Maria …
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Como suits not only for those who love to visit cultural attractions, but also for those who can’t imagine their rest without visiting entertainment places. There are some beautiful …
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1. It’s recommended to exchange currency in the banks, as they offer the most favorable rate. However, it is worth considering that the working day in banks is quite short. They open …
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One of the most significant religious attractions of Como can be said to be Piazza San Fedele. There, is a beautiful church with the same name. The very first early Christian church in this place was built in the 7th century. Significant changes took place in the church in the second half of the 10th century. In 964, the remains of the famous Roman officer San Fedele, who converted to Christianity, were transferred here. This contributed to the beginning of the reconstruction of the basilica. To date, it retained some of the unique elements of interior design, which were created in the 16th century.

Ladies should definitely visit Azalea store located in Bellagio. In this beautiful and popular store, they are offered a huge selection of luxurious cashmere and silk shawls. Here you can …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Como and surroundings
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Survived castles around Como
♥ Castle 'Castello Baradello' Como, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Pontegana Castle' , 6.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tradate Castle' Tradate, 17.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castiglione Olona Castle' Castiglione Olona, 18 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Torba Tower' Gornate Olona, 19.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello Baradello' Como, 1.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Pontegana Castle' , 6.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Tradate Castle' Tradate, 17.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castiglione Olona Castle' Castiglione Olona, 18 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Torba Tower' Gornate Olona, 19.3 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Como
♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 56.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 108.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 56.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 108.3 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Como from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Verzasca Dam
From the series “Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping”
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Distance from Como center - 46.7 km.
In recent years, the jump price is around 255 Swiss francs at the time of the day. Tourists who want to jump in the night will pay a bit more. Verzasca is considered to be the purest river on Earth. The water is so pure that the view can reach 15 meters. This remarkable area is fabulous, especially in the spring, when the hills surrounding the river are lush with vegetation and flowers. …
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Borromeo Palace
From the series “The Most Wonderful Castles and Palaces”
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Distance from Como center - 44.3 km.
A unique feature of the beautiful palace, hidden behind its unobtrusive walls, is the unique interiors, which include the rare marble and wood varieties, gold and precious stones. Throne Hall is considered to be the most magnificent, and in the Gobelinsaal you can see the unique masterpieces of Flemish art embroidered with gold. On the lower floor of the building are the unique shell caves decorated with the natural stalactites and shells of the whimsical forms. Isola Bella Island and the wonderful Palace have served as a venue for classical music concerts for several years. …
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Crespi d Adda
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
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Distance from Como center - 42.3 km.
Nowadays the old village attracts people who like architecture. There was saving a family palace of Crespi in neogothic style. Other beautiful buildings are the Crespi d'Adda church, workers’ houses. Nothing has changed for about a hundred years. If you want to become engrossed in the past, walk in this old village. Now it is quite hard to imagine that earlier this area was one of the most technically equipped in Europe. There was a modern lighting system and even a good-working aqueduct. …
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Travel Industry is Expected to Grow in China in 2021
It looks like the shopping preferences of Chinese travelers have changed as well because of the pandemic. Known as passionate shoppers and fans of Duty-Free stores (80% of Chinese travelers visit them), travelers want to spend less time at the airport today. 27% want to spend less time shopping, and over 50% want to stay somewhere away from the crowd while waiting for their flight. Digital technology such as web versions of Duty-Free shops with detailed information about items in them could potentially solve the problem.
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01.03.2021
It looks like the shopping preferences of Chinese travelers have changed as well because of the pandemic. Known as passionate shoppers and fans of Duty-Free stores (80% of Chinese travelers visit them), travelers want to spend less time at the airport today. 27% want to spend less time shopping, and over 50% want to stay somewhere away from the crowd while waiting for their flight. Digital technology such as web versions of Duty-Free shops with detailed information about items in them could potentially solve the problem.

01.03.2021
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