Como district, Lombardy, Italy

Places to visit near Como

Como is a town in Como district, Lombardy, Italy, home to about 81,975 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit — 96 churches, 64 forts & heritage, 41 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 museums. The must-see places are Basilica di San Fedele (1 km), Cathedral of Como (1 km) and Ex Casa del Fascio (1 km).

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Como, Lombardy
Como, Como district, Lombardy, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Como at a glance

Location
Como district, Lombardy, Italy
Population
about 81,975
Coordinates
45.8082° N, 9.0832° E
Places within 50 km
257 (257 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Como

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Como: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Como

96 churches within 100 km of Como. The closest is Basilica di San Fedele (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Como

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Como. The closest is Ex Casa del Fascio (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Como

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Como. The closest is Faro Voltiano (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Como

28 museums within 100 km of Como. The closest is Museo della Seta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Como

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Como. The closest is Parco Regionale Spina Verde (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Como

9 parks within 100 km of Como. The closest is Centro Didattico Scientifico - Sentiero Natura (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Como

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Como
  2. 1 km Basilica di San Fedele · church, Como
  3. 1 km Ex Casa del Fascio · heritage site, Como
  4. 1 km Cathedral of Como · church, Como
  5. 1 km The Life Electric · heritage site, Como
  6. 1 km Tempio Voltiano · heritage site, Como
  7. 1 km Back to Como

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From travellers near Como

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How to reach Como

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    Within 15 km of Como

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Como by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9696Basilica di San Fedele (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6464Ex Casa del Fascio (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4141Faro Voltiano (3 km)
    Museums2828Museo della Seta (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1010Parco Regionale Spina Verde (3 km)
    Parks99Centro Didattico Scientifico - Sentiero Natura (20 km)
    Waterfalls33Waterfall of Valganna (27 km)
    Other attractions22Villa del Balbianello (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lake Como (29 km)
    Caves11Buco del Piombo (11 km)
    Treks11Colonè - San Lucio (39 km)

    Como: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Como?

    Basilica di San Fedele (church, about 1 km), Cathedral of Como (church, about 1 km), Ex Casa del Fascio (heritage site, about 1 km), The Life Electric (heritage site, about 1 km), Tempio Voltiano (heritage site, about 1 km), Monumento Ai Caduti Delle Guerre (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Como?

    257 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 64 forts & heritage, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Como?

    Basilica di San Fedele, about 1 km by road; Cathedral of Como (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Como?

    Ex Casa del Fascio, about 1 km by road; The Life Electric (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Como?

    Faro Voltiano, about 3 km by road; Monte Bisbino (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Como?

    Start in Como, visit Basilica di San Fedele, then Ex Casa del Fascio, then Cathedral of Como, then The Life Electric, then Tempio Voltiano, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Como?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Como

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Como’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Como on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.