Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
D4
2
Duomo
C3
3
Porta Torre
D6
Activities, Courses & Tours
C1
Sleeping
B4
C5
C3
Eating
C2
C5
B4
D5
Shopping
12
A Picci
C4
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