Colors of Como - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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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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Local residents repulsed the invaders, and the witch was soon executed for treason on the main town square. Today, lush public festivities are organized on the day of the holiday symbolizing the strength and unbroken spirit of the small town. In the central square, a large puppet of the witch is burnt when darkness falls. Such an original folk festival is usually held in January when it invariably attracts many tourists.
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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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First settlers appeared on the territory of the modern city in 196 BC. During several centuries in medieval the unique lands of Como were the reason of fighting between Spain, France and …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Como and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Como
♥ Basilica Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Como, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Giorgio, Como, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Santuario-Basilica di Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Morbio Inferiore, 7.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Paolo, Cantù, 8.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Monastero di Santa Maria di Torba, Torba, 19.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Chiesa di Santa Maria Foris Portas, Castelseprio, 19.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Vittore Martire, Varese, 19.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Como, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Giorgio, Como, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Santuario-Basilica di Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Morbio Inferiore, 7.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Paolo, Cantù, 8.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Monastero di Santa Maria di Torba, Torba, 19.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Chiesa di Santa Maria Foris Portas, Castelseprio, 19.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Vittore Martire, Varese, 19.9 km from the center. On the map
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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 'Barbarossa Tower' Seregno, 20.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Frascarolo Castle' Induno Olona, 20.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ 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 'Barbarossa Tower' Seregno, 20.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Frascarolo Castle' Induno Olona, 20.1 km from the center. On the map
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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Colors of Como in photos
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