Teatro Sociale – The Centre of Como’s Cultural Life

Como-Teatro-Sociale

Teatro Sociale - The Centre of Artistic Life in Como: Just behind Como's cathedral is the neo-classical structure of the Teatro Sociale, Como's opera theatre. Como prides itself as a city of the arts and Teatro Sociale is home to the city's operas and classical concerts and its busy calendar of events include drama, theatre and dance. Teatro Sociale Teatro Sociale was built on land that was originally occupied by the Castello della Torre Rotonda, the medieval Castle of the Round Tower.  … [Read more...]

Como Town – The Gateway to Lake Como

Como Duomo Square

Como, The Largest of the Lake Como Towns, Has Plenty to Offer Visitors: After a pleasurable cruise on Lake Como we returned to Como town which lies on the southern tip of the left arm of the wishbone-shaped lake. Como is a lakeside town and leisure boats and hydrofoils land conveniently just in front of the large and modern Piazza Cavour. All we had to do was cross the street and we were in Piazza Cavour which itself is quite plain, and its main attribute appears to be the breathtaking … [Read more...]