Situated on the southwestern tip of Lake Como, closest to Milan, Como (CO-mo; pop. 86,000) is the lake region’s comparative metropolis, where physicist Alessandro Volta (who brought us the battery) was born and where Giuseppe Terragni immortalized his fascist architectural designs. Como is a livelier, more youthful city than others on the lake, with visitors coming for the cutting edge shopping, eateries, and nightlife. For those interested in nature, Como’s nearby hiking is more than enough to entertain those passing through.
Trains: Stazione San Giovanni (☎ 031 89 20 21). Open daily 6:40am-8:25pm. Ticket office open daily 6:40am-8:25pm. To: Chiasso (10min., every hr. 6:29am-1:29am, €1); Milan Centrale (1hr., 15 per ...more
From Como’s Stazione San Giovanni, head down the stairs, and then straight ahead through the park. At Piazzale San Rocchetto, take V. Fratelli Recchi on the left, and then turn right on Vle. Fratelli ...more
In Riva al Lago, P. Matteotti 4 (☎ 031 30 23 33; www.inriva.info), near the bus station. Soothingly airy new rooms with attractive architectural touches, bath, TV, and A/C. Some have minifridge. Internet ...more
Piazza Mazzini and the streets branching out from it are a veritable Mecca of trendy, modern cafes and art galleries. Resta (sweet bread with dried fruit) is a Como specialty sold at Beretta Il Fornaio ...more
Duomo. A gleaming white beacon in the center of the city, Como’s recently restored octagonal duomo dates from 1396 and harmoniously combines Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements ...more
For some of the best hiking in the lake region, start by taking the funicular from P. dei Gasperi 4, at the far end of Lungo Lario Trieste, to Brunate (8min.) for an excellent hike back down to Como. (☎ ...more
Domaso lies 50km away from Como and can be reached by hydrofoil (1hr.; €11.50) or bus (2hr.; €4). Contact the tourist office in Como for more info. The breezes in Domaso (doh-MA-zoh; pop ...more
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