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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
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38 sectionsContents
- 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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