Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena
Lake Como West Bank
This tiny Romanesque church was first mentioned in 1169, and was likely built in the 11th century. Faint frescoes remain in the interior of the church,…
Must-see attractions in Lake Como
Antiquarium Archaeological Museum
Lake Como West Bank
Pay a visit to this tiny archaeological museum before heading out to Isola Comacina for an overview of the many historical objects unearthed on the island…
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Lake Como
Much overlooked in all the excitement about Varenna's villas are the lovely 14th-century frescoes, somewhat damaged but nevertheless full of colour,…
Lake Como
One of the oldest churches on Lake Como, St Martin's dates from the 11th century, and its stolid brick bell tower makes a photogenic backdrop against the…
Lake Como West Bank
High above Gravedona, this 15th-century stone church offers wonderful views of the lake and surrounding plains. The church protects some 17th-century…
Como
This 1615 villa was the summerhouse of abbot Marco Gallio and is one of the oldest landmark villas in Como. Now owned by the provincial government, it is…
Bellagio
Bellagio's most interesting Romanesque church is the Basilica di San Giacomo, built in the 12th century by master builders from Como.
Lake Como West Bank
This 11th-century church has a soaring bell tower and fragments of a Renaissance fresco depicting the martyrdom of Saint Agatha.
Como
This monument to Italy's WWI war dead is a classic example of fascist-era architecture and dates to 1931.
Como
An 18th-century lakeside villa, now owned by the provincial government and closed to the public.
