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29-m tower was erected in 1927 in honour of Alessandro Volta. Boasting some of the best views on the lake, this very high building will allow you to look down on the lake some 2000 feet below. The views are much better than from the free terrace below.
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Large fountain that - when switched on - can be seen from Como. Worth a walk along the edge of the lake to see it, however, it may not always be on.
Como Cathedral
Como's richly decorated 14th-century Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral. Note the statues of Pliny the Elder and Younger at the sides of the main entrance!
Archeological Museum
Museum showing the history of Como - also features Egyptian and Greek artefacts.
History Museum
Opened in 1932, another museum featuring Como's history.
Temple Volta
A nice stop on your stroll along the waterfront, the temple to Volta is designed in neoclassical style. It houses an exhibition about Volta (a native of Como who invented the electric battery). The front of the building showcases two statues, representing science and faith. It was featured on the Italian 10,000-lira note before the introduction of the euro.
Monumento ai caduti
An interesting, imposing, 33-m-high building, it is one of the tallest structures near the water. Built in the 1930s to honour Italian soldiers killed in World War I.