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
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Como
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Como
Como works well as a base: 5 minutes from Cavallasca, 22km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Como is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 85,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cavallasca, about 4 km away.
Como (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkɔːmo] , locally [ˈkoːmo] ; Lombard and Comasque: Còmm [ˈkɔm], Cómm [ˈkom] or Cùmm [ˈkum]; Latin: Novum Comum) is a city and commune 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 proximityRead more
to the Alps 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Como?
Within an hour or so of Como: Brunate Funicular Viewpoint (2 km), Morcote (18 km), Villa del Balbianello (20 km), Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como (Casino Royale) (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Como?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, San Bernardino Pass and Passo della Presolana.
Where is Como?
Como is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Cavallasca.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 84,808
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.8082, 9.0832
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Como
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Morcote
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
Villa del Balbianello
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
film location
Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como (Casino Royale)
Bond convalesces in the terraced gardens of this lakeside villa in Casino Royale; it also appeared in Star Wars Episode II.
20 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Lugano (Swiss side)
A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
MV Agusta Museum
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
Moto Guzzi Museum
The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Villa Carlotta
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
Driving roads near Como
18 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- Right hereBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 27 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
- 44 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 52 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
- 76 kmSan Bernardino PassA scenic Swiss Alpine pass at 2,065 meters linking the German-speaking and Italian-speaking regions of Graubünden.
- 78 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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