As the “our greatest lake” written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, the magnificent scenery of Lake Como remains unshakable more than two thousand years later. The green mountains stand by the sparkling water, cleverly blending the charming tones of cobalt blue and emerald green. Magnificent villas lined by the lake, combining them into a beautiful European-style town landscape. Since ancient times, it has been a favorite resort for people. The low-key charm of Lake Como has not lost its appeal from the past to the present.
Although Lake Como is not the kind of filming place where Hollywood scrambles to shoot, Lake Como is still the second-rate Beiyi vacation paradise among the first-tier movie stars and the world's richest people. However, behind the mysterious halo, the low-key side of Lake Como is worthy of everyone's attention as much as the glamorous lake surface. The following are 13 attractions and experiences of Lake Como that you cannot miss. Whether it is a popular attraction or a little-known secret place, Lake Como will never disappoint you.
1. Visit the historical streets of Como
The Beiyi town of Como is located next to the southwest shore of Lake Como, and is the best starting point for exploring Lake Como. Located in the heart of Como, a 10-meter-high medieval wall remains a quaint historical atmosphere. In the lively pedestrian hiking area, shops and restaurants are lined up, and the European-style town's style is presented in front of you like an oil painting. Along the way, you will pass through the elegant courtyard surrounded by a vaulted porch, and the fairytale Piazza San Fedele, before finally visiting the magnificent Gothic-style Duomo di Como, built in the 15th century. The sculpture “Life Electric” by the well-known architectural artist Daniel Libeskind stands beside the dock, and the voltage symbol on the side pays tribute to Alessandro Volta, a scientist born in Como and a great man who invented the battery. With the trail “Passeggiata Lino Gelpi” on the left side of the lake, you can lead all the way to Villa Olmo and spend a relaxing afternoon in the beautifully manicured garden.
2. Silk Museum
The Como people have been using silk textiles since the Renaissance, and Como also became the recognized silk capital in Italy in the 19th century. Fashion designers from all over the world have flocked to purchase exquisite silk, which has also given Como a place in the current fashion circle. The Silk Museum is located next to the silk trade school “Setificio”. The internal exhibition fully presents the local textile history. From silkworm raising, dyeing, to clothing production, the normal exhibition covers the production process of a piece of clothing from beginning to end, telling history through fabrics, historical archives, textile tools and machines. If you want to buy silk souvenirs, you can go to the shops “A. Picci” and “Inseta” in the city center to dig for treasures, or go to the “Mantero outlet” about 20 minutes' drive from the city center.
Address: Via Castelnuovo, 9, 22100 Como CO, Italy
Official website: museosetacomo.com
