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Como <\/strong>is a wonderful place situated in a small hollow surrounded by morainic mountains, dominated by Brunate\u2019s hill and open towards the lake.
\nRich of monuments, it is known world-wide for its beauty and for its lake, the deepest lake in Italy and one of the deepest lakes in Europe.
\nA walk in the historic centre gives the tourist the impression of a medieval town atmosphere, the opportunity to discover vestiges from the Renaissance and the Baroque and to gape in front of the famous buildings of Rationalism. You will be enchanted by the wonderful lake promenade, constellated with classical aristocratic Villas.
\nBoats and hydrofoils leave from the large, modern Piazza Cavour for pleasant trips around the lake. Seeing \u2018the lake from the lake\u2019 is definitely the best way to fully appreciate the beauty of the landscape,
\nThe home of illustrious figures such as Pliny the Younger, Pliny the Elder, Alessandro Volta and the more \u2018modern\u2019 Giuseppe Terragni, Como is also a city of the arts, with events, exhibitions, concerts and shows organized all year round.<\/p>\n

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By car<\/strong>
\nAutostrada A8 (Milano-Laghi), exit Como sud, in the direction of centro citt\u00e0. At the entrance of the city, take Via Milano, Viale Cesare Battisti at the end of which turns (to the left) into Viale Lecco. You will arrive at the Piazza del Popolo, take your first left and cross over the ferrovia train tracks. This will place you in Piazza Verdi (to the right of the Duomo).
\nThe theater is located here. Patrons may find parking a few meters from the theater.
\nFrom the top of the lake\/highway 340 \u2013 take Como direction. Go along the lake and follow the road signs to Como town..
\nFrom Lecco and Bergamo\/ highway 342, 340 \u2013 take Como direction and follow the road signs to Como town.<\/p>\n

By plane<\/strong>
\nFrom MILANO MALPENSA Airport
\nTrain services Malpensa Express (Ferrovie Nord Milano) are available every 30 minutes from airport to Milano Cadorna (other stop is Saronno). It takes about 40 minutes.
\nwww.sea-aeroportimilano.it<\/p>\n

From LINATE Airport
\nBus service every 30 minutes from airport to Central Station of Milan.
\nwww.sea-aeroportimilano.it<\/p>\n

From BERGAMO ORIO AL SERIO Airport
\nBus service every 30 minutes from airport to Central Station of Milan.
\nwww.orioaeroporto.it<\/p>\n

From LUGANO AGNO (CH) Airport
\nBus service from airport to Lugano and train from Lugano to Como S. Giovanni station.
\nwww.lugano-airport.ch<\/p>\n

By train<\/strong>
\nFerrovie TRENord
\nRegional (R) or Suburban (S) Lines TRENORD, stop at the station Como Nord Lago (200 meters from the theater) or station Como S. Giovanni (about 1 km from the theater\/about 10 minutes by foot).
\nMore info http:\/\/www.trenord.it\/EN\/<\/p>\n

By lake<\/strong>
\nThe best means to achieve the main destinations facing along the 170 km coastline of the lake are boats, hydrofoils and ferries car, practical and fast to switch from branch to branch of the lake.
\nInfo
\nph. +39 031.579211
\ncall center 800.551801
\nwww.navigazionelaghi.it\/eng\/index.asp<\/p>\n

Many car parks in the center of Como are charged. It is advisable to leave your car out of the towncenter, where are more free parking, and come in the town by public transports or by foot.
\nSecure parking:
\nAutosilo Valduce, Viale Lecco
\n2 minutes by foot<\/p>\n

Autosilo Via Castelnuovo
\n20 minutes by foot<\/p>\n

Autosilo Via Auguadri 1
\n10 minutes by foot<\/p>\n

Autosilo Val Mulini, Via dei Mulini
\n45 minutes by foot<\/p>\n

www.csuspa.it<\/a>
\nwww.comolakehotelscollection.it<\/a>
\nwww.comotourism.it<\/a>
\nwww.lakecomo.it\/en<\/a><\/p>\n

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Como offers many attractions. In addition to the various museums and monuments, several events are organised during the year. In the ancient city centre, a pedestrian area surrounded by roman walls, is the Duomo and the Broletto, a building with a gothic fa\u00e7ade used nowadays for exhibitions and public events. Characteristic are the buildings of the famous architect Giuseppe Terragni, the \u201cCasa del Fascio\u201d and the \u201cNovocomum\u201d. Walking in the lake-front city park you can reach the \u201cTempio Voltiano\u201d, where the Museum of Alessandro Volta, inventor of the battery, is located. Also dedicated to the scientist is a lighthouse in Brunate, reachable by funicular.<\/p>\n

There are many points of interest for those who want to enjoy Lake Como. The area offers numerous possibilities which can meet all expectations: cultural trips in Como or Lecco; relaxing walks in pleasant resorts where it is also possible to visit majestic villas, often surrounded by parks and gardens; trekking in the green valleys of the area.<\/p>\n

www.comotourism.it<\/a><\/p>\n

Villas on the Lake<\/strong>
\nVilla of Balbianello (Lenno) www.fondoambiente.it\/beni\/villa-del-balbianello.asp
\nVilla Carlotta (Tremezzo) www.villacarlotta.it
\nVilla Gallia, Villa Geno, Villa Melzi, Villa Olmo, Villa Serbelloni (Como)<\/p>\n

Monuments<\/strong>
\nBaradello, Roman walls, Monumento dei Caduti, Novocomum, Casa del Fascio, Porta Torre, Teatro Sociale, Tempio Voltiano<\/p>\n

Churches<\/strong>
\nBasilica of Sant\u2019Abbondio, Broletto, Church of San Fedele, Church of Crocefisso, The Cathedral Duomo<\/p>\n

Museums<\/strong>
\nArchaelogical Museum, Civic art gallery, The Educational Silk Museum<\/p>\n