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Colors of Como - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

The city of Como is characterized by a very unhurried and measured rhythm of life. Locals are not accustomed to hurrying, they always have some time to rest and pay great attention to cultural life. This can be seen from numerous holidays and festivals, some of which have been held in the city for several decades. One of the most interesting and significant festivals for the city is Parada par Tucc taking place in May.
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The beautiful holiday always attracts many foreign guests; its main events are colorful carnival processions. On the festival days, parades take place in the central streets of the city. Their participants dress up in beautiful traditional costumes. Special dolls are made especially for the holiday. In recent years, the festival program has become really diverse. Street performances, musical concerts, and gastronomic events are its mandatory components.
The annual Festa della Giubiana is held in the vicinity of the city. The permanent venue is the small town of Cantù. The holiday bears the name of the old witch Giubiana who, according to legend, lived in the city during the Middle Ages. When the city was besieged by conquerors, the woman gave them the keys to the fortress for the sake of reunion with her lover. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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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.
One of the youngest festivals in Como is the StreetScape Contemporary Art Festival. Held in 2011 for the first time, the original festival became so popular with locals that now it is regularly held every year. It is usually held in the middle of autumn when the city's streets and squares are decorated with original sculptures and installations. Artists from many countries of the world take part in this event. Projects for the festival are carefully selected. All of the art installations presented in the city are very symbolic. They may be devoted to pressing problems of ecology, medicine, and social relations.
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Como's most famous and large-scale holiday is the annual Festival del Lago di Como. The music festival is held on the shore of the lake where beautiful open-air stages are set up for the period of the festival. Performances of popular jazz and blues bands take place here. All concerts held within the framework of the festival are absolutely free of charge. Participation in the famous festival is a great honor for invited performers. In the summer, the most famous singers and musicians from all over the world visit Como. The musical festival starts in the first days of June and usually ends in September. Throughout the whole summer, guests of the city can enjoy romantic musical evenings.
Wine-making traditions are an important component of the local culture; interesting fairs and thematic programs are held in the city every year in May. Visitors to the wine festivals will have the opportunity to participate in exciting thematic tours, stroll through beautiful vineyards, and visit historic wineries. A mandatory part of the wine festival is tasting the best wines, as well as regional products. Especially popular are fairs where all tourists can find and buy rare varieties of homemade wines or original souvenirs.
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Despite such an active social life and love for large-scale celebrations, all residents of Como are known for their love for the family and strong family ties. Walking around the city on weekends, one can notice that there are almost no people on the streets. Here it is customary to spend weekends in the family circle: to visit relatives living in neighboring towns and villages, to arrange picnics away from the busy streets, to organize family dinners.
villa on como lake All major holidays are also celebrated with family, such traditions are especially relevant for Christmas. At Easter, on the contrary, it is customary to visit friends and close ones, spending time in big noisy groups of friends. It is also not customary to stay at home on New Year's Eve. Interesting entertainment programs are always held on solemnly decorated streets so the majority of city residents go out to celebrate the holiday at night. Like people in many other Italian cities, the inhabitants of Como are very sociable and friendly, so foreign guests are always warmly welcome here.
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Como
♥   Basilica Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Como, 0.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Giorgio, Como, 1.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Santuario-Basilica di Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Morbio Inferiore, 7.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Paolo, Cantù, 8.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Monastero di Santa Maria di Torba, Torba, 19.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Chiesa di Santa Maria Foris Portas, Castelseprio, 19.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Vittore Martire, Varese, 19.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Survived castles around Como
♥   Castle 'Castello Baradello' Como, 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Pontegana Castle' , 6.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Tradate Castle' Tradate, 17.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castiglione Olona Castle' Castiglione Olona, 18 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Torba Tower' Gornate Olona, 19.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Barbarossa Tower' Seregno, 20.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Frascarolo Castle' Induno Olona, 20.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Como

Varese
Guests of the city will be amazed by its heritage. The ancient Castle of Masnago and Villa Mirabello built in the 17th century are definitely worth a visit. Numerous parks and green spaces with trails for jogging, walking, and cycling are another peculiarity of this gorgeous city. It is safe to say Varese is the right choice for active travelers. The unusual location has ... Open »
Lugano
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Monza
Originally, there were only two race tracks. In 1928, there was a serious car crash during the race. Over 20 fans standing at the track died. This tragedy provoked the reconstruction of the race track but the efforts haven’t prevented other accidents. Many famous car racers died here. Today, beside Formula-1, the biggest motorbike contest in the world is held on the car ... Open »
Milan
It is worth noting that couples here do not walk through the city holding their hands - it is simply not common here. Even legitimate spouses should not display their relationship on publicity. Italians actively use body language during communicating, and this habit is highly "contagious" for visitors. With time tourists start realizing that this way it’s really much easier ... Open »
Locarno
Locarno has long become a popular tourist city, so foreign guests can hardly surprise them greatly. Their restrained and untalkative nature does not apply to cases when somebody needs help - they will always tell you how to get to the desired attraction or bus stop. However that may be, townspeople restraining their emotions can hardly be called inhospitable. On the contrary, ... Open »
Bergamo
Bergamo is a city in the north of Italy attracting tourists with its rich history, architecture, and nature. Local residents are prominent representatives of northern Italians, for whom the main value is the family and its well-being. The residents of Bergamo are warm-hearted, friendly, and polite, always ready to help anyone. The townspeople are very proud of their origin, and ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Como. Learn the best periods to visit Como to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Como.
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