scenic viewpoint
Brunate Funicular Viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
Como works well as a base: 5 minutes from Cavallasca, 24km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Como is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 84,808, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Como sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Como to your route.
Como (Italian: [ˈkɔːmo] , locally [ˈkoːmo] ; Comasco: Còmm [ˈkɔm], Cómm [ˈkom] or Cùmm [ˈkum]; Latin: Novum Comum) is a city and comune (municipality) in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como.
Its prime location on the southwestern branch of Lake Como and its proximity to the AlpsRead more
has made Como a popular destination for tourists. The city boasts a rich collection of art, religious sites, verdant gardens, museums, theatres, public parks, and opulent palaces, including the iconic Duomo, seat of the Diocese of Como; the Basilica of Sant'Abbondio; Villa Olmo; the public gardens with the Tempio Voltiano; the Teatro Sociale; the Broletto, the city's medieval town hall; and the 20th-century Casa del Fascio, a landmark of modernist architecture.
Como has been the birthplace of numerous notable historical figures, including the Roman poet Caecilius, mentioned by Catullus in the 1st century BC, the celebrated writers Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, the physician and historian Paolo Giovio, Pope Innocent XI, the pioneering scientist Alessandro Volta, inventor of the electric battery, Cosima Wagner, daughter of Franz Liszt and wife of Richard Wagner, and Antonio Sant'Elia, a futurist architect and pioneer of the modern architectural movement.
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Como is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8082 latitude, 9.0832 longitude.
Como has a population of approximately 84,808 people, making it a town in Italy.
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scenic viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Former fishing village stacked against the hillside at Lake Lugano's southern tip: arcaded lanes, palm-lined quays and the 400-step climb to Santa Maria del Sasso; voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A stunning 18th-century lakeside villa on a wooded promontory of Lake Como, famous as a film location for Star Wars and James Bond.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A grand 18th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como famous for its botanical gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons, and Canova sculptures.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
The pearl of Lake Como, set on a promontory where the lake's two southern arms divide, lined with grand villas and gardens.
24 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
The 'Temple of Speed': one of the oldest and fastest circuits in the world, hosting the Italian Grand Prix since 1922.
26 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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