Shopping · Our pick on Lake Como
The Museo della Seta
The story of Como silk
About The Museo della Seta
The Museo della Seta, at Via Castelnuovo 9, shows the whole story of Como silk, from the silkworm to hand printing; see our Arts & Culture page.
Why it's on our list
- Silk
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Museo della Seta before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The 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