Sights · Our pick on Lake Como
Como Cathedral
From 1396

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About Como Cathedral
Como’s Basilica Cattedrale, at Via Maestri Comacini 6, was begun in 1396. Visitors are welcome Monday to Friday 10:30–17:30 and on Saturday 10:45–16:30, outside services; dress for a church visit.
Why it's on our list
- From 1396
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Como Cathedral before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Como Cathedral, as the crow flies.
- DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel50 m1 min walk
- Palazzo Albricci Peregrini400 m5 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Como Cathedral 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 LagoRail250 m3 min walk
- Pontile 3Boat350 m4 min walk
- Pontile 4Boat350 m4 min walk
Key sights
- Brunate funicular1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Villa del Balbianello19 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Villa Carlotta23 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Villa Melzi gardens23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Villa Monastero27 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Malpensa Airport35 kmCar or taxi 74 min
- Linate Airport44 kmCar or taxi 92 min
Main railway stations
- Como Lago250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Como San Giovanni900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Lecco25 kmCar or taxi 54 min
- Varenna-Esino28 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- Colico43 kmCar or taxi 90 min