Lombardy - tourist attractions (page 2)

markerA 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, ... Basilica of Sant'Abbondio - photo
markerB Como Cathedral Como Cathedral (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 importan... Como Cathedral - photo
markerC Villa Olmo Villa Olmo is a neoclassical villa located in the city of Como, northern Italy. The construction of the Villa, which began in 1797, was commissioned by marquis Innocenzo Odescalchi from Swiss architect Simone Cantoni. As it was designed to be a summer retreat for the aristocracy, it was built along... Villa Olmo - photo
markerD Lake Como Lake Como (Lago di Como, also known as Lario) is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 km², making it the third largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. At over 400 m (1320 ft) deep, it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe, and the bottom of the lake i... Lake Como - photo

Lombardy - Tourist attractions

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