Como, a lake city in the north of Lombardy. Known for the beauty of the historic palaces and villas and the enchanting lake but also for the ancient textile industry, in particular the silk industry.

The origins of Como are ancient. Celtic civilizations, Gauls and above all the Romans left their mark. In the historic center you can see the great defensive towers and the medieval walls together with the Duomo, the great cathedral. The Broletto is the ancient municipal headquarters and was built specifically next to the church to emphasize the link between religion and politics.

Near the beautiful Piazza Volta is the beautiful lakeside promenade and the public garden. Unfortunately, the municipal council, to protect the center of the floods caused by the high water of the lake, seems to have decided to raise anti-water barriers along the shores of the lake, ruining the magnificent panorama that can be seen from the square.

It is worth a walk on foot or by car along the lake to admire the beautiful villas such as Villa Olmo. Or take one of the many boats and discover the villages along the coast from the water of the lake. If you prefer to have a view from above, choose the funicular for Brunate to enjoy a view that includes the whole area.

Como is rich in cultural and industrial history and offers the traveler several museums. The Didactic Museum of Silk tells the story of this textile industry now in decline, which has made Como one of the cities famous for this lightweight fabric and delicate.

In the provinces of Como and Lecco there are several silk museums as well as the Civic Museum Setificio Monti in Abbadia Lariana. This museum has been entirely housed in an ancient flyer since 1818. Inside you will find ancient machinery for various types of weaving processes.