Tempio Voltiano
Como
A tribute and recognition to the scientific work of the famous scientist Alessandro Volta. The temple has a collection of scientific instruments and objects belonging to Volta. It is one of the most visited museums in Como.
Villa Romana
Como
In Via Zezio you can admire the remains of the Roman villa, partly destroyed by the invasion construction. You can still see fragments of painted wall plaster, mosaics and bronze statues.
Museo Villa Bernasconi
Cernobbio
The villa was built in 1905 by Davide Bernasconi. All structural and decorative aspects were developed by the architect Campanini, following a trend Liberty. Today, it annually hosts major art exhibitions and cultural events.
Torre di Porta Nuova
Como
From the architectural point of view Torre di Porta Nuova is the style that characterizes the Larian monuments, the Romanesque. In 1000 a.d. the Como area developed its own characteristics and became a symbol of this new way of building. The Romanesque of this building has an essential element, the stone and as style the simplicity and purity, preferring the architecture to the sculpture.
Teatro Sociale di Como
Como
Founded in the year 1813. This theater was home for a certain period, to Teatro alla Scala after the 1943 bombings. Here are held dramas , dance acts, opera and concerts.
Teatro dei Burattini
Como
The Puppets Theatre has presented for more than twenty years, shows with hand-carved wooden puppets. The stories are inspired by the opera, folk legends and literature.
Museo Storico Giuseppe Garibaldi
Como
The building dates back to the XV century and is attached to the Palace Giovio by twosteps that form a unified path. Interesting are the sections including the Renaissance,Contemporary History and Ethnography.
Museo Didattico della Seta
Como
Open to public since 1990, this wonderful museum houses the textile tradition of Como.There are on display: tools, objects, machines and samplers. You can see thereconstruction of historical teaching of silk.
Museo Archeologico "Paolo Giovio"
Como
Located within the city High School. The collection is varied: antiques, curios and scientific instruments. A journey through the Egyptian collection, during the prehistoricand proto-historic age, Roman and Medieval period.
Centro di Cultura Scientifica "Alessandro Volta"
Como
Witness of historical visits such as that of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1797, Villa Olmo is a luxurious residence. In 1924 it passed from the Visconti di Modrone to the town of Como. Since 1982, it houses the Centre for Scientific Culture "Alessandro Volta ".
Teatro Nuovo Rebbio
Como
This theater is run by a group of volunteers who belong to the St. Martin Parish. Itsspecial feature is that there are theater productions in dialect. Numerous cultural andvoluntary associations organize there different shows.
Pinacoteca Civica
Como
The Pinacoteca Civica is housed in the Palazzo Volpi. Art from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century are exhibited in this impressive Palace: an ideal destination for know the art of the city and the region.
Fondazione Antonio Ratti
Como
The Fondazione Antonio Ratti, is a non-profit organization. It was founded in 1985 by the own inspirer . Antonio Ratti decides to turn his dedication and passion for art and the fabric in an active reality in the world of culture. The result is a center of research and study of textile production where art, culture and technology meet.
Civico Museo Archeologico Paolo Giovio
Como
The Museum was inaugurated in 1897, the collections include archeology 800, prehistory and early history, the Roman period, the Middle Ages and a library specializing in the archaeological sector.
Civico museo archeologico
Lecco
Opened in 2001, the museum documents human settlements from the Palaeolithic to to early medieval period. Numerous are the reconstructions of environments, clothing and weaponry of the different historical periods.
Museo del Motociclo MOTO GUZZI
Mandello del Lario
In Mandello del Lario there is one of the most interesting museums for fans of two wheels, the Motoguzzi museum. Located inside the factories where the production of the legendary 'Guzzi' began, it houses about 150 specimens including series motorcycles, sports bikes, experimental prototypes and engines. All exposed in a time path, testifying to the timeless all-Italian myth of two wheels that appreciates throughout the world. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 3.00 p.m. — 4.00 p.m. free admission — guided tour. The museum will be closed on Monday, April 1
Ecomuseo dell'Avifauna Lombarda
Arosio
The Ecomuseum, located in Arosio, presents an institute for ornithological research. In its environments there are more than 350 specimens, mainly birds in the process of embalming. It is, in fact, an observatory that studies the migratory movements of birds, located in a very special place: a wooded area, very verdant. It is the perfect place for those who are interested in natural environments.
Museo Casartelli
Como
Museum of Natural Science, founded in 1917 by the Carducci Association, it accomodates modeling and visual equipment, home miniature (beginning of 900) for the teaching of all science subjects. The walls and ceiling are richly frescoed by the painter Achille Zambelli (Vigevano 1876 - Gravesend 1963) with pictures that show the formal characteristics of the teaching collection.
Civico Museo Setificio Monti
Abbadia Lariana
In 1818 Pietro Monti, an industrialist of the time, transformed the ancient crowd from pannilani into a silk flyer. Used as such until 1934 then purchased by the Abegg family, they used it by twisting. In 1978, the City Council bought the building after a period of degradation. After the restoration, the ancient twisting machine of 1818 was also used. In 1998, the Setificio Monti Civic Museum was inaugurated. Today you can find equipment, tools, documents on the history of the flyer, etc.
Teatro della Società
Lecco
By far the and most important theater of Lecco, it is located in the city center. Built in 1835 by architect Giuseppe Bovara, it has beautiful stucco interior made by the master carver Giacomo Mattarelli.
Galleria Melesi
Lecco