Italy

Como

Como is a town in Lombardy, on the Italian-Swiss border. It sits at the southern end of Lake Como. Como is a charming city in northern Italy, famous for its stunning location on the shores of Lake Como. The city offers a rich cultural and historical heritage, as well as a variety of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages and interests.

Best Months to Travel to Como: April, May, October, November

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Boasting some of the best views on the lake, this very high building will allow you to look down on the lake some 2000 feet below. The easiest way to get to it is by first taking the funicular railway up to Brunate and then walking.

Como's richly decorated 14th century Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral.
A nice stop on your stroll along the waterfront, the temple to Volta is designed in neoclassical style. It houses an exhibition about Volta (a native of Como who invented the electric battery). The front of the building showcases two statues, representing science and faith.
An interesting building to see, it is one of the tallest structures near the water.
The ruins of the 12th century city walls, which encircle the narrow, winding streets of the old town. The old town is still called the "walled town" (città murata).
A small island with ruins of several byzantine churches. It was once a town that allied with Milan against Como. The town was destroyed by Como's army in 1169. Tip: the ice cream/gelato stand by the ferry dock is extremely overpriced (~10EUR per ice cream).
Como's museums - the Civic Archeological Museum (Civico Museo Archeologico "P. Giovio") and the History Museum (Museo Storico "G. Garibaldi") in the Palazzo Giovio and the neighboring Palazzo Olginati
The Civic Art Gallery (Pinacoteca Civica), near to the Palazzo Volpi