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Museo della Seta
Como silk
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Image courtesy of © Emamonti · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Museo della Seta
The Museo della Seta, at Via Castelnuovo 9, Como, collects and shows the history of Como’s textile industry: the whole production process, from the silkworm to coloured yarns, hand printing and fashion collections. Booking and hours on its website.
Why it's on our list
- Silk
- Hand printing
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Museo della Seta before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Museo della Seta, as the crow flies.
- Palazzo Albricci Peregrini1.0 km13 min walk
- DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel1.3 km16 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Museo della Seta are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations and ferry stops
- Como Nord BorghiRail350 m5 min walk
- Como Nord LagoRail1.5 km19 min walk
- Pontile 3Boat1.6 km20 min walk
Key sights
- Como Cathedral1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Brunate funicular1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Villa del Balbianello20 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Villa Carlotta23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Villa Melzi gardens23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Villa Monastero27 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Malpensa Airport35 kmCar or taxi 74 min
- Linate Airport42 kmCar or taxi 90 min
Main railway stations
- Como Lago1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Como San Giovanni1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Lecco24 kmCar or taxi 53 min
- Varenna-Esino28 kmCar or taxi 61 min
- Colico43 kmCar or taxi 91 min