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Como was founded in the first century B.C. by Julius Cesar. It was conquered by Barbarians, the Spanish and the Austrians and thus keeping for itself some aspect of the dominant culture each time. Thanks to this troubled past, Como offers a large number of museums and monuments. The lakeside is dotted with with villas very typical of the Lario region, for example Villa Olmo. Walking along the lakeside, after crossing Piazza Cavour and the public gardens, you reach the Tempio Voltiano. In the old city, surrounded by walls, is Piazza del Duomo, which brings together all the styles which were popular at various times during its construction, thus it includes Gothic, Rennaissance and Baroque elements. Near the Cathedral is the Broletto with its municipal tower. Other than the walls themselves the old city is also surrounded by small mediaeval districts. From Piazza Vittoria, past Porta Torre leads to Basilica di Sant?Abbondio, an example of Romantic architecture in Lombardy dating back to the XI century. Como also has numerous works by Giuseppe Terragni, leading figure of rationalism, amongst which the Ex Casa del Fascio. There is also an abbundance of places of cultural interest in the province (Basilica di San Vincenzo a Cantù, Villa Carlotta, Santa Maria delle Grazie di Gravedona, Abbazia di Piona). The nightlife in Como is rather more mysterious and coveted than the Como of monuments, museums and shops. Tourists that come to visit this magical town on Como lake, collect information on what to see, how to spend the day in the sun and how to find a hotel to spend the night in. Probably because the city offers so much to do in the day, by evening most are tired and ready for a rest and remember that a starlit stroll by the lakeside is just as pleasant as a good beer or a bop in the disco. However you may still feel in need of a little more excitement, and so to uncover the Como that provides entertainment even from this point of view. Going out at about 11pm we immediately find ourselves in Piazza Cavour with a view of the lake and from where small cobbled streets which lead through the city begin. We can stop for a cocktail here in the Piazza, at the Bar Touring, then going down Via Juvara, we can dive into an American atmosphere in the Hemingway Pub. Finally we can go to Discoteca Charlie in Via Sant?Abbondio, just outside the walls, and by now its already 3am! Other options are the Caffè Milani, near the station, or the El Merendero tavern near the street leading to the funicular to Brunate. If you are staying at the International camp-site ti is easy to get to the Welcome Bar, famed for its aperitifs. The Brianzola province has an ample selection of discos and all night bars for night owls and people who love music as much as they love the small hours. From Como it is easy to get to Erba (Centrale Music Pub,Caramel), Cantù (Silver and Gold, Lo scudo dei Reds), Capiago Intimiano (Tortuga), Tavernerio (Jummins), or Merone (Rock Sound Cafè), or even Orsenigo (Kuku Tango). There is also some nightlife, north of Lario in the tourist areas of Domaso (Pub Crazy Games) and Avedona (Enoteca del Porto). Finally, you shouldn't miss Casinò di Campione, fifteen minutes from Como. Its definately worth a visit especially if you have never been to a Casinò, even if it is just to take a peek at this world made up of coloured lights, mettalic sounds and eyes full of life and excitement. |
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