Camnago Volta in Lombardy
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Province of Como

The Province of Como (Italian: Provincia di Como) is a province in the north of the Lombardy region of Italy and borders the Swiss cantons of Ticino and Grigioni to the North, the Italian provinces of Sondrio and Lecco to the East, the Province of Milan to the south and the Province of Varese to the West. The city of Como is its capital — other large towns, with more than 10,000 inhabitants, are Cantù, Erba, Mariano Comense and Olgiate Comasco.

Located at 45.8167, 9.08333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Province of Como, Provinces of Italy

Casa del Fascio (Como)

The Casa del Fascio is a building located in Como, northern Italy, a work of Italian rationalist architect Giuseppe Terragni. Started in 1932 and completed in 1936 under the regime of Benito Mussolini, this municipal administration building was originally constructed with a primary view of functioning as an elegant "set piece" for mass Fascist rallies.

Located at 45.8124, 9.08602 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Como, 1930s architecture, Italian fascist architecture, Modernist architecture in Italy

Basilica of Sant'Abbondio

The Basilica of Sant'Abbondio is a church in Como, Lombardy, northern Italy. The current edifice rises over a pre-existing 5th century Palaeo-Christian church entitled to Sts. Peter and Paul, built by order of St. Amantius of Como, third bishop of the city. Erected c. 1 km outside the city's walls, it was intended to house several relics of the two saints which Amantius had brought from Rome. The basilica acted as bishop's seat until 1007.

Located at 45.8025, 9.08039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Lombardy, Former cathedrals in Italy, 11th-century church buildings, Romanesque architecture in Lombardy, Buildings and structures in Como

Tempio Voltiano

The Tempio Voltiano (Italian; Volta Temple in English) is a museum in the city of Como, Italy that is dedicated to Alessandro Volta, a prolific scientist and the inventor of the electrical battery. Volta was born in Como in 1745, held his first professorship there until 1779, and retired to Como in 1819. The neoclassical building was designed by Federico Frigerio (1873–1959).

Located at 45.8147, 9.07528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neoclassical architecture in Italy, Buildings and structures in Como, Infrastructure completed in 1927, Museums in Lombardy, Biographical museums in Italy, Science museums in Italy

Castello Baradello

The Castello Baradello is a military fortification built in 1159 by Frederick Barbarossa on a 430 m. high hill next to the city of Como, Italy.

Located at 45.7939, 9.08611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Castles in Lombardy, Buildings and structures in Como

Como Cathedral

Como Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta; Duomo di Como) is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city of Como, Lombardy, Italy, and the seat of the Bishop of Como. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The cathedral, located near Lake Como, is one of the most important buildings in the region.

Located at 45.8118, 9.08393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Italy, Churches in Lombardy, Buildings and structures in Como

Como–Brunate funicular

The Como–Brunate funicular is a funicular railway that connects the city of Como with the village of Brunate in Lombardy, Italy. The line has operated since 1894, and is used by both tourists and local residents.

Located at 45.8184, 9.08942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Funicular railways in Italy, Province of Como, Transport in Lombardy, Railway lines opened in 1894

Basilica di San Fedele (Como)

The Basilica of San Fedele in Como is located in the city center and is dedicated to Saint Fidelis martyr. It derives from an earlier Christian church, dating from the seventh century, dedicated to Euphemia.

Located at 45.8098, 9.08463 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Como, Churches in Italy