Day Trip to Como from Milan

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Como is famous as one of the most appreciate tourism destination thanks to its enviable geographical position on the shores of the lake, framed by the embrace of the hills. Como is a city of culture and art. The old town features elements from its Roman and medieval past, as well as religious buildings and palace. You will be guided through the city streets to discover the peculiaritues of the city.

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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Milano, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips



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Como is famous as one of the most appreciate tourism destination thanks to its enviable geographical position on the shores of the lake, framed by the embrace of the hills. Como is a city of culture and art. The old town features elements from its Roman and medieval past, as well as religious buildings and palace. You will be guided through the city streets to discover the peculiaritues of the city.

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Pass By: Lago di Como, 22100 Italy

Lake Como is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 square kilometres (56 sq mi), making it the third-largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. At over 400 metres (1,300 feet) deep, it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe, and the bottom of the lake is more than 200 metres (660 ft) below sea level.

Stop At: Basilica di San Fedele, Via Vittorio Emanuele II 94, 22100, Como Italy

The Basilica of San Fedele in Como is located in the city center and is dedicated to Saint Fidelis martyr. It derives from an earlier Christian church, dating from the seventh century, dedicated to Euphemia.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica di Sant’Abbondio, Via Regina Teodolinda 35, 22100, Como Italy

The Basilica of Sant’Abbondio is a Romanesque-style 11th-century Roman Catholic basilica church located in Como, region of Lombardy, Italy.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Broletto, Como Italy

Broletto is a medieval building with some Gothic elements. It used to be Como municipal building, starting from XIII century. Citizens used to gather in front of Broletto called by a bell installed in Broletto’s tower. Broletto is situated in between Como cathedral and the bishop’s palace. Nowadays it hosts art exhibitions and events.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Teatro Sociale, Via Vincenzo Bellini 3, 22100, Como Italy

Teatro Sociale is a theatre in Como, designed by architect Giuseppe Cusi following a decision by the local nobility that a new one was needed to replace the existing 1764/65 building which was regarded as outdated. The site of the ruined medieval castle, Torre Rotonda, was the chosen location and the Società dei Palchettisti was created by membership subscriptions to fund its creation.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Porta Torre, Via Cesare Cantu, 22100, Como Italy

Porta Torre (tower) was built in 1192. It is part of the town walls and the most interesting medieval monument. It is located in the south side of the town. It is 40 meters high with arches and it used to be the main entrance for people coming from Milan.

Duration: 30 minutes



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