Walks · Our pick on Lake Como
Como’s walled town
On foot
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Image courtesy of © CAPTAIN RAJU · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Como’s walled town
From the Piazza Cavour on the lakefront, walk into the walled town to the cathedral and the Broletto, through the lanes to the Piazza San Fedele and out by the medieval Porta Torre.
Why it's on our list
- About 2 km
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Como’s walled town before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Como’s walled town 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
- Pontile 4Boat100 m1 min walk
- Pontile 3Boat100 m1 min walk
- Pontile 5Boat150 m2 min walk
Key sights
- Como Cathedral250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Brunate funicular1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Villa del Balbianello19 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Villa Carlotta22 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Villa Melzi gardens23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Villa Monastero27 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Malpensa Airport34 kmCar or taxi 74 min
- Linate Airport44 kmCar or taxi 93 min
Main railway stations
- Como Lago250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Como San Giovanni800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Lecco25 kmCar or taxi 54 min
- Varenna-Esino28 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- Colico43 kmCar or taxi 90 min