Milan & the Lakes - Italy - page 533

Sights

1 Basilica di San Fedele D4

2 Duomo C3

3 Porta Torre D6

Activities, Courses & Tours

4 Funicolare Como-Brunate C1

Sleeping

5 Albergo Firenze B4

6 Avenue Hotel C5

7 Le Stanze del Lago C3

Eating

8 Gelateria Ceccato C2

9 Natta Café C5

10 Osteria del Gallo B4

11 Trattoria dei Combattenti D5

Shopping

12 A Picci C4

13 Craft & Antiques Market C4

14 Food Market D6

Sights & Activities

Como's lakeside location is stunning and flower-laden; lakeside promenades make for
pleasant walks to the various sights. The tourist office has walking and cycling informa-
tion.

Villa Olmo
( 031 57 61 69; www.grandimostrecomo.it ; Via Cantoni 1; adult/reduced €10/8; villa during exhibi-
tions 9am-12.30pm & 2-5pm Mon-Sat; gardens 7.30am-7pm Sep-May, 7.30am-11pm Jun-Aug) Set
grandly facing the lake, the creamy facade of neoclassical Villa Olmo is one of Como's
landmarks. The extravagant structure was built in 1728 by the Odescalchi family, related

VILLA, MUSEUM