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Como: Lake Como's Historic and Modern City
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- Location and History
- Como is located at the southern end of Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy
- Founded by Romans as a communication point between Rome and northern territories
- Known for silk production until 1980s
- Birthplace of Pliny the Elder and Younger and inventor Alessandro Volta
- Climate
- Winter temperatures can drop below freezing with high humidity
- Annual snowfall ranges from 20-50 cm, highest in valleys
- Summer temperatures reach up to 36°C
- High rainfall with frequent thunderstorms
- Transportation
- Connected to Milan via E35 motorway
- Two main train stations: Como San Giovanni and Como Lago
- No airport, but Milan has Malpensa and Linate airports
- Lake Como offers boat and ferry services
- Attractions
- Faro Voltiano lighthouse offers lake views
- 14th-century Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral with Pliny statues
- Basilica di Sant'Abbondio built in 11th century
- Villa Olmo with 780 trees and public gardens
- Cuisine
- Known for freshwater fish dishes like misultin and whitefish
- Traditional polenta dishes include uncia and tocch
- Famous cheeses include semuda and zincarlin
- Local specialties include cutizza and miascia cake