Guidebook for Como
Arts & Culture
Last Gothic style of northern Italy, it is situated in a medieval square with restaurants and cafe' to enjoy the 'coming and going' of the people of Como. The lake is nearby.
109 locals recommend
Duomo and Cathedral
Piazza del DuomoLast Gothic style of northern Italy, it is situated in a medieval square with restaurants and cafe' to enjoy the 'coming and going' of the people of Como. The lake is nearby.
In this neoclassical villa facing the lake you can find important art exhibition.
http://www.grandimostrecomo.it/villa-olmo-en
If any just enjoy a coffee or a lunch in the cafe' on the lake shores.
129 locals recommend
Villa Olmo
1 Via Simone CantoniIn this neoclassical villa facing the lake you can find important art exhibition.
http://www.grandimostrecomo.it/villa-olmo-en
If any just enjoy a coffee or a lunch in the cafe' on the lake shores.
Parks & Nature
Medieval tower, the main Como landmark (a palio is also dedicated to http://www.paliodelbaradello.it).
You can walk here from the apartment to enjoy the panoramic view of the town.
43 locals recommend
Castello Baradello
5 Via Castel BaradelloMedieval tower, the main Como landmark (a palio is also dedicated to http://www.paliodelbaradello.it).
You can walk here from the apartment to enjoy the panoramic view of the town.
Everything Else
The famous Aero Club of the town. You can book here a trip with the seaplane over the lake (http://www.aeroclubcomo.com/Menu2/Volareinidrovolante/tabid/112/language/en-US/Default.aspx)
26 locals recommend
Aero Club Como
44 Viale Massenzio MasiaThe famous Aero Club of the town. You can book here a trip with the seaplane over the lake (http://www.aeroclubcomo.com/Menu2/Volareinidrovolante/tabid/112/language/en-US/Default.aspx)
Regional Railway station towards Milan (slower than the national trains)
57 locals recommend
Como Lago station
Regional Railway station towards Milan (slower than the national trains)
Entertainment & Activities
Come here for a free swim (selected times) in this Art-deco style public swimming pool. Sauna and Haman are also in. http://bit.ly/1GRjpXn
Piscina Sinigaglia
2 Viale Giuseppe SinigagliaCome here for a free swim (selected times) in this Art-deco style public swimming pool. Sauna and Haman are also in. http://bit.ly/1GRjpXn
Sunbathing with amazing view on the town and Villa Olmo. you may want to hire a sun bed or just use your own towel (sanded). Better in the morning because on this side of the lake the sun goes down early. There is a bar nearby.
39 locals recommend
Lido Villa Olmo
2 Via Per CernobbioSunbathing with amazing view on the town and Villa Olmo. you may want to hire a sun bed or just use your own towel (sanded). Better in the morning because on this side of the lake the sun goes down early. There is a bar nearby.
To sunbath on the lake shores with amazing view of the nearby mountains and the town. You could hire a sun bed or use your own towel (grass). Sun until late. There is also a cafe and restaurant.
16 locals recommend
Villa Geno
12 Viale GenoTo sunbath on the lake shores with amazing view of the nearby mountains and the town. You could hire a sun bed or use your own towel (grass). Sun until late. There is also a cafe and restaurant.
I used to get there by buckle but expect some difficult rises. Nice a much quieter place to sunbathing. Hire a bed or bring your own towel (sanded).
6 locals recommend
Lido di Moltrasio
snc Via ReginaI used to get there by buckle but expect some difficult rises. Nice a much quieter place to sunbathing. Hire a bed or bring your own towel (sanded).
Sightseeing
The Funiculare brings you on top of the mountain in front of the apartment to Brunate. Thereby amazing view of the town and lake, nice restaurants with balcony and cafes.
88 locals recommend
Como-Brunate Funicular
4 Piazza Alcide de GasperiThe Funiculare brings you on top of the mountain in front of the apartment to Brunate. Thereby amazing view of the town and lake, nice restaurants with balcony and cafes.
Piazza San Fedele
Piazza San FedeleNice medieval square with shops, cafes and bookstore.
If you like to walk you can get to Cernobbio by walking (Stadium, Villa Olmo, Promenade on the lake, and finally Cernobbio), or by boat. Nice and cosy place, with Villa d'Este and cafe' on the lake.
78 locals recommend
Cernobbio
If you like to walk you can get to Cernobbio by walking (Stadium, Villa Olmo, Promenade on the lake, and finally Cernobbio), or by boat. Nice and cosy place, with Villa d'Este and cafe' on the lake.
If you like to walk, get to this phare from where you can enjoy the better view Como offer on the lake. Get to Brunate via the Funicolare (see).
45 locals recommend
Volta's Lighthouse
Via Giacomo ScaliniIf you like to walk, get to this phare from where you can enjoy the better view Como offer on the lake. Get to Brunate via the Funicolare (see).
Get the Funicolare and go up to the mountain up to the phare (you can see it from the flat, it's the mountain on the front). It's the most amazing view you could have of Como and the lake. Also there are nice restaurants to taste the typical Polenta Uncia (Polenta and lot of butter with some cheese ;)
82 locals recommend
Brunate
Get the Funicolare and go up to the mountain up to the phare (you can see it from the flat, it's the mountain on the front). It's the most amazing view you could have of Como and the lake. Also there are nice restaurants to taste the typical Polenta Uncia (Polenta and lot of butter with some cheese ;)
All around the lake go to Cernobbio, Bellagio, Isola Comacina by ferry boat or car if you prefer, or just take a walk from the Stadium in Como to Cernobbio to enjoy step by step arts and views. I used to do this by bike too.
257 locals recommend
Lake Como
All around the lake go to Cernobbio, Bellagio, Isola Comacina by ferry boat or car if you prefer, or just take a walk from the Stadium in Como to Cernobbio to enjoy step by step arts and views. I used to do this by bike too.
Food Scene
The Market Place
51 Via Giuseppe RovelliGood restaurant nearby. http://www.themarketplace.it/en/
Nice small restaurant with organic food . best for lunch. You can also buy flowers!
21 locals recommend
Pane e Tulipani
3 Via LambertenghiNice small restaurant with organic food . best for lunch. You can also buy flowers!
Trattoria Dei Bracconieri Brunate
1 Via RomaAmazing balcony over the town and lake. Very good food.
Crotto del Lupo
12 Via Luigi ConconiFood is typical north Italian simple and very tasty. Try it!
Ready made food and bakery. You order, pay and sit down inside or outside waiting for them to bring your food. Pizzas, focacce, risotto, pasta, vegetables and typical ready-made food. Frequented by locals as tourists.
6 locals recommend
Il pane di Tina Beretta
22 Via RusconiReady made food and bakery. You order, pay and sit down inside or outside waiting for them to bring your food. Pizzas, focacce, risotto, pasta, vegetables and typical ready-made food. Frequented by locals as tourists.
Amazing ready-made pizza. Take away or take and eat just outside the store, as locals do! They also have amazing and typical Italian northern desserts.
12 locals recommend
Beretta Il Fornaio Srl
15 Via Pietro BoldoniAmazing ready-made pizza. Take away or take and eat just outside the store, as locals do! They also have amazing and typical Italian northern desserts.
Shopping
Do you like shoes and bags? From fabric to store, here an artisan shop with amazing shoes (just a bit expensive, but...)
Calzaturificio Riccardo Banfi
Do you like shoes and bags? From fabric to store, here an artisan shop with amazing shoes (just a bit expensive, but...)
Department store (food and non food) with restaurant on top with nice view of the town and lake.
Close to you find the Panificio Beretta with amazing pizza on the go!
60 locals recommend
COIN
12 Piazzale Antonio CantoreDepartment store (food and non food) with restaurant on top with nice view of the town and lake.
Close to you find the Panificio Beretta with amazing pizza on the go!
One of the two Como shopping high streets. Cafe' Milani in the middle with amazing coffe and treats!
7 locals recommend
Via Bernardino Luini
Via Bernardino LuiniOne of the two Como shopping high streets. Cafe' Milani in the middle with amazing coffe and treats!
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
Via Vittorio Emanuele IIOne of the two shopping high streets of the town.