7 Sights in Como, Italy (with Map and Images)
Legend
Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Como, Italy! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Como. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.
Sightseeing Tours in Como1. The Life Electric
Life Electric is a contemporary sculpture, dedicated to the physicist Alessandro Volta (1745–1827). Completed in 2015 it is located in Como, Italy. Life Electric was designed by Daniel Libeskind, and was a gift to Como, the city where the architect located his “Summer Session” school of architecture, in 1988. The sculpture was commissioned by the non profit association “Gli amici di Como”. The design of the fountain illustrates the evolution of modern architecture that took place over the period from 1920s to modern days, with the emergence of Rationalism. Libeskind's creation has carried on the tradition of contemporary art in Como, and raised its profile.
2. Museo archeologico Paolo Giovio
The Paolo Giovio Archaeological Museum in Como, historically known as Palazzo Giovio, from the surname of the Como family of the same name, located in Piazza Medaglie d'Oro 1, was inaugurated in 1897.
3. Tempio Voltiano
The Tempio Voltiano is a museum in the city of Como, Italy that is dedicated to Alessandro Volta, a prolific scientist and the inventor of the electrical battery. Volta was born in Como in 1745, held his first professorship there until 1779, and retired to Como in 1819.
4. Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
The church of Sant'Agostino is a Catholic place of worship in Como, dedicated to the saint of the same name. It is the only Cistercian Gothic-style church in the city. Inside is preserved the canvas of the Birth of Mary by Morazzone.
5. Teatro Sociale
Teatro Sociale is a theatre in Como, designed by architect Giuseppe Cusi following a decision by the local nobility that a new one was needed to replace the existing 1764/65 building which was regarded as outdated. The site of the ruined medieval castle, Torre Rotonda, was the chosen location and the Società dei Palchettisti was created by membership subscriptions to fund its creation.
6. Chiesa del Gesù
The church of Saints Felice and Amanzio, more commonly known as the church of the Gesù, is a Catholic church in the historic center of Como. Named after two of Como's first bishops, the church owes its nickname to the fact that it was built by the Society of Jesus.
7. Museo storico Giuseppe Garibaldi
The Giuseppe Garibaldi Historical Museum was established in 1932 in Como, northern Italy. It is dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi in memory of his activities in the city 1866, and his role in the Unification of Italy.
Share
How likely are you to recommend us?
Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.