Como Town — Gothic Cathedral, Funicular, and Silk Museum
Lake Como, Italy
About This Activity
The southern gateway to the lake, Como town has more architectural punch than the smaller villages. The Como Cathedral (Duomo) is a Gothic-Renaissance hybrid with a stunning carved facade and 18th-century dome. A 10-minute walk away, the Como-Brunate funicular (€4 each way) climbs to the hillside village of Brunate with panoramic views over the lake. Como is also Italy's silk capital — the Museo della Seta (Silk Museum, €10) traces the 500-year history of Como's textile industry with original looms and fabric archives. Allow a full half-day.
Seasonal note: Funicular runs year-round; Como town is pleasant in all seasons as a walkable city
See This in an Itinerary
This activity appears in 17 of our curated itineraries.
Best 14 Days in Italy — History
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 14 Days in Italy — Art & Culture
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 14 Days in Italy — Photography
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 14 Days in Italy — Without Walking Tours
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 14 Days in Italy — Without Nature
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — History
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
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