Country: italy
This live virtual tour of the enchanting city of Como, Italy, will spark your wanderlust. Founded by the Romans during the first century, BC, Como boasts a dramatic history involving the city’s longtime nemesis - Milano. We’ll explore the medieval fortress Porta Torre, completed in 1192. The “last gothic cathedral built in Italy” - the Como Cathedral Santa Maria Assunta (Duomo di Como) - with constructing beginning in 1396, and finally completed with a Rococo cupola in 1740, is a must-see for anyone who loves architecture or cathedrals. Through the bustling, colorful city square, we’ll arrive at the former site of Como’s ancient port. Como’s colorful history, stories, and beauty will captivate you.
Highlights: Porta Torre Medieval Fortress, Medieval brothel, Piazza San Fedele, Church of San Fedele, Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, Santa Maria Assunta, Piazza Cavour, Lake Como
Your guide: Ettore Peron