Como Companion

28/02/2024

Thomas a Becket was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by King Henry II of England in 1162 and then executed on his orders in 1170. His martyrdom and beatification gave birth to a cult celebrated across Europe including here in Como.

Thomas a Becket was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by King Henry II of England in 1162 and then executed on his orders in 1170. His martyrdom and beatification gave birth to a cult celebrated …

19/02/2024

Monte San Primo in evening light behind Monte Palanzone and Torno

18/02/2024

Gardens of Villa Olmo with Rovenna in the background.

28/01/2024

Mountain folds. Above Urio

19/01/2024

Looking up to Brunate

07/12/2023

Piazza San Fedele, Como. Perhaps the best illuminated piazza this year!

03/12/2023

First snow of the year on Monte San Primo

01/12/2023

This article reports the results of recent research undertaken at Cernobbio's Archivio Storico into the extent of the N**i occupation of Cernobbio from September 1943 until the end of the war in April 1945.

This article reports the results of recent research undertaken at Cernobbio’s Archivio Storico into the extent of the N**i occupation of Cernobbio from September 1943 until the end of the war…

25/11/2023

Nighttime Como

14/11/2023

Rovenna, above Cernobbio.

11/11/2023

Twenty English Artists on Lake Como is the name of the exhibition running from the 13th to 17th November in London featuring all of the output from the art project set up to raise funds for the preservation of the Anglican Church in Cadenabbia. ...

Twenty English Artists on Lake Como is the name of the exhibition running from the 13th to 17th November in London featuring all of the output from the art project set up to raise funds for the pre…

27/10/2023

The Torno peninsular seen from Ristorante Falchetto in Brunate

25/10/2023

Moltrasio

25/10/2023

Paul Wright and his wife Nicola moved from England to Lake Como over thirty years ago. His trilogy of books describe the challenges and delights of his new life on the lake.

Paul Wright and his wife Nicola moved from England to Lake Como over thirty years ago. They have faced various challenges and tribulations over this time but have never regretted making that move. …

23/10/2023

A balcony above the lake in Palanzo

16/10/2023

The Sala Recchi with its painted ceiling is undoubtedly one of the many hidden gems that are only occasionally revealed to the public. Thanks to FAI, there was the opportunity to visit it this autumn and to have the symbolism of the fresco explained.

The Sala Recchi with its painted ceiling is undoubtedly one of the many hidden gems that are only occasionally revealed to the public. Thanks to FAI, there was the opportunity to visit it this autu…

11/08/2023

An exhibition of original works by some of the most prestigious contemporary English figurative artists will open on August 19th in Tremezzo. The works will later be sold to raise funds for Cadenabbia's Anglican Church.

An exhibition of original works by some of the most prestigious contemporary English figurative artists will open on August 19th in Tremezzo. The works will later be sold to raise funds for Cadenab…

25/07/2023

Como’s city council has sought to clarify a case of heraldic confusion. The new mayor has decided to clarify what must have been the most insignificant of the many issues facing the new administration, - its coat of arms.

Como’s city council has sought to clarify a case of heraldic confusion. The new mayor has decided to clarify what must have been the most insignificant of the many issues facing the new administrat…

13/07/2023

Isola Comacina is the only island on Lake Como. Its past glory and tragic destiny results from its strategic position close to the narrow channel in the lake between the promontory of Villa del Balbianello and Lezzeno on the eastern shore.

Isola Comacina is the only island on Lake Como. Its past glory and tragic destiny results from its strategic position close to the narrow channel in the lake between the promontory of Villa del Bal…

24/06/2023

Shopping - a)Meandering around the boutiques of Como’s ‘centro storico’ or b) A trip to the heart of Italian fashion design in Milan or c) A day out at Serravalle Designer Outlet.
Take your pick.

Shopping – a)Meandering around the boutiques of Como’s ‘centro storico’ or b) A trip to the heart of Italian fashion design in Milan or c) A day out at Serravalle Designer Outlet. Take your p…

10/06/2023

Yesterday was a day spent discovering the joys of shopping with a small group of fellow bloggers invited to the Serravalle Outlet in the Bassa Monferrato. Como Companion has for too long ignored the number of exceptional shopping opportunities on offer in and around Como - and an upcoming article will shortly attempt to put that right! In the meantime here are some images from Serravalle Designer Outlet where we dined at the Ledolciterre all part of a memorable experience organised by MilanoStyle.com.

14/05/2023

The area around Blevio and Torno is particularly rich in glacial erratics and three of the larger and better known examples can be visited on or nearby the mountain path from Brunate to Monte Piatto, above Blevio and Torno.

The area around Blevio and Torno is particularly rich in glacial erratics and three of the larger and better known examples can be visited on or nearby the mountain path from Brunate to Monte Piatt…

28/04/2023

Gian Giacomo De Medici, 1495 to 1555, developed from paid assassin in the court of the Milanese Sforzas to become ruler of Lake Como entitled Marquis of Musso and Count of Lecco, and one of the most successful condottieri in the 16th century.

Gian Giacomo De Medici, 1495 to 1555, developed from paid assassin in the court of the Milanese Sforzas to become ruler of Lake Como entitled Marquis of Musso and Count of Lecco, and one of the mos…