Como

thumb|Life Electric, by [[Daniel Libeskind, to celebrate scientist Alessandro Volta (2015)]] thumb|300px|Villa Olmo and its public gardens on the lakefront

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Como is a city in northern Italy located on the shores of Lake Como, known for its picturesque lakefront setting and historic architecture. The city has cultural significance as the birthplace of scientist Alessandro Volta and features notable landmarks like Villa Olmo, making it an important destination for both history and natural beauty in the Italian Lakes region.

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Key facts

Italian comune.name: Como
Italian comune.image_skyline: Como and its lake.jpg
Italian comune.image_caption: View of Como from Baradello Castle
Italian comune.image_flag: Flag of Como.svg
Italian comune.image_shield: Como-Stemma.svg
Italian comune.pushpin_map: Italy Lombardy#Italy
Italian comune.region: Lombardy
Italian comune.province: Como (CO)
Italian comune.frazioni: Albate, Borghi, Breccia, Camerlata, Camnago Volta, Civiglio, Garzola, Lora, Monte Olimpino, Muggiò, Ponte Chiasso, Prestino, Rebbio, Sagnino, Tavernola
Italian comune.established_title: Roman foundation
Italian comune.established_date: 196 BC
Italian comune.mayor_party: independent
Italian comune.mayor: Alessandro Rapinese (since 27 June 2022)
Italian comune.area_total_km2: 37.14
Italian comune.population_total: 84250
Italian comune.population_as_of: 31 October 2022
Italian comune.population_demonym: Comaschi
Italian comune.elevation_m: 201

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Official website

Comune di Como

Il sito istituzionale del Comune di Como

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Encyclopedic overview

38 sections

Contents

History
Ancient history
Early Middle Ages
Communal Era
The rise of Rusca/Rusconi family to power
Modern Era
20th century
21st century
Geography
Climate
Administration
Administrative divisions: ''frazioni''
Main sights
Churches
Secular buildings and monuments
Economy
Demographics
Culture
Museums
Cuisine
Palio del Baradello
Symbology
Heraldry
Flags
Transportation
Rail
Buses and taxis
Ship transport
Airports
Aero Club
Education and culture
Healthcare
Sports
Twin cities
See also
Notes
Sources
External links

thumb|Life Electric, by [[Daniel Libeskind, to celebrate scientist Alessandro Volta (2015)]] thumb|300px|Villa Olmo and its public gardens on the lakefront

Como (, ; , or ; ) is a city and (municipality) in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como.

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