Antiques Street Market, Lake Como, Italy, Europe
Lake Como is also called Lario and is divided into three branches of almost equal length Como Colico and Lecco It is striking for its position in a mountain landscape and its shores are dotted with picturesque villages luxurious villas and parks The whole area has a gentle and temperate climate Como was founded by the Romans in 196 B C on the site of a Celtic village A possession of the powerful duchy of Milan in the middle ages it was well known in Italy and abroad for the skill of its builders and above all for the production of and trade in silk There are many artistic sites to see in the town Among them are the Church of Sant Abbondio of the 11th century and the Basilica of San Fedele The heart of the old town is the Piazza del Duomo with its Renaissance Cathedral Duomo one of the most beautiful churches in Lombardy The attractive walk along Lungo Lario takes the visitor to the Tempio Voltiano where the mementos and relics of Alessandro Volta 1745 1827 the inventor of the battery are conserved
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