As soon as you set foot in the splendid city of Como, you immediately get lost in observing the fine monuments, the charming historic center and the suggestive views of the Lario and the delicate slopes that surround it. Discovered and conquered by the Romans almost two centuries before Christ, Como is the city of light, of the silk streets, of cafes under the arcades and its fame is today undisputed in Italy as well as abroad.
From the Volta Temple to Porta Torre, it offers numerous visitors an opportunity to surround themselves with colors, scents, art and history, being able to admire works and buildings in many different styles, from medieval to neoclassical, from Renaissance to Gothic-Lombard. Finding your way around its streets and tourist attractions is very simple, and this makes it easily accessible within 24 hours, perfect for a cultural trip out of town.
Piazza Cavour:
Today it is the epicenter of the city's cultural events, where craft or gastronomic markets are also often held.
Como Cathedral:
Moving inland, turning our backs on the lake, we reach Piazza Duomo, the beating heart of the city.
The "Piccola Scala" and the Casa del Fascio:
If we move behind the Cathedral, we reach another area of ​​historical interest, namely Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, surrounded by architectural jewels that connect different centuries and styles.
First of all, the Teatro Sociale di Como, a casket of rare beauty.
To the east of the square, beyond the level crossing, stands one of the greatest examples of Italian rationalist architecture, the former Casa del Fascio by Giuseppe Terragni, a rigorous geometric structure built as the city headquarters of the national fascist party.
There is much more to visit: villas, the lakefront, squares and small churches.
Also Villa Olmo, personally my favorite place to relax alone or with friends.
