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Especially the middle and upper part of Lake Como are witnesses of an eventful history and rich in works of art. From the beauty of the unspoiled landscape to the masterpieces of Lombard artists, from silent valleys to the frescoes of the 15th and 16th centuries, from the splendid villas of the 19th century to the churches and mansions of the Baroque.

Art history tours through the city of Como

City tour The tour lasts between 1 and 3 hours, depending on your choice, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide from the Mondo Turistico Como Association. For example, during the tour-Tour of the historic walled districts on foot Starting with the ...

Como history of the city

The city of Como was originally a Roman and now a modern metropolis. The history of the city of Como that we know (Novum Comum) have Romans have Como in 59 BC. BC founded. Even if the area was inhabited earlier, also by Etrusca...

History guide Chiavenna

The hiking route begins at the St. Lorenz Kollegiatkirche, the main church building in the village. In the collegiate church is the "Museo del Tesoro", the so-called treasure museum, where the following is exhibited: Numerous furnishings of precious...

History guide Lenno

Lenno, a charming place with about 1700 inhabitants is located on the western arm of Lake Como. Its name is certainly of Greek origin and derives from Lemnos, island of the Helenian archipelago, province of the first settlements. It is believed that...

History guide Menaggio

We start in Piazza Garibaldi with the guided tour of Menaggio. We then go up Via Calvi, where the church of Santa Marta 2 is on the right. On the front side we discover the tombstone from the 1st century AD, of Minicio Exorato, a nobleman of the Rom...

History guide Tremezzo

Tremezzo is located on the lake, at the foot of the Crocione mountain. The village of Tremezzo has its origins in Roman times. In the Middle Ages it was part of the defense system of the island of Comacina and was therefore half destroyed by the in...

History guides Cadenabbia and Griante

Griante is one of the most famous tourist areas of Lake Como. It has always been a popular tourist destination. This graceful place- on the slopes of Monte Crocione- is a place rich in history, art and nature. Some assume that it is Name comes fro...

History of Menaggio

Menaggio is located on the shores of Lake Como, where the Senagra mountain stream flows into the lake. The area was already settled in early historical times, as archaeological finds from the area prove. The place fell in 196 BC. Chr under Roman rul...

Mezzegra history guide

Mezzegra has about 1,000 inhabitants (called & ldquo; Mezzegresi & ldquo;), has a surface of 3.4 square kilometers and rises 200 m above sea level. It is rich in history and art and is divided into six districts: Azzano, Pola, Giulin...

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