ILASS2008

22nd
European Conference on
Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems
8-10 September 2008, Como Lake, Italy

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Places to Visit in and near Como Lake

THE HISTORICAL CITY CENTER OF COMO

Como City, situated on the banks of the lake, is encircled by enchanting hills and couldn't be easier to visit. Travelling from Milan to Como takes less than one hour by train and even less time by car.
For centuries Como has been a frequent tourist destination because of its charming beauty. Como's old style buildings but modern city are modelled after the Roman history of the city. The landscape of hills surrounding Lake Como make this area a unique place to visit. The Medieval and Renaissance periods had a great impact on Como's culture and historical development. Important monuments such as: the gothic style Duomo, the Broletto, the plaza and the church of San Fedele, the Civic Museum, the Basilica of S. Abbondio and S. Carpoforo were created. Today in a more modern style we have new buildings constructed by the famous architects Terragni and Santelia. Walking along the Lake you will find many famous Villas including Villa Olmo which hosts famous museum collections and art exhibitions.
Today Como is a dynamic, business city with an important history in textile (mainly silk) manufacturing and trading.
Due to this traditional textile industry the city is commonly referred to as the Silk Capital.

CERNOBBIO

Leaving Como and taking the Via Regina which runs along the west shore of the lake, the first village on the way is Cernobbio, a famous residential centre on the edge of the lake and at the foot of Monte Bisbino. The name derives from an old convent, "Coenobium", which was situated where Villa D'Este is now found. In the last century it was already a popular destination for holidaymakers. Famous for its villas and hotels, Cernobbio is also an important industrial centre. One of the first factories for the industrial production of silk was set up here. From the village there is a scenic route which leads to Monte Bisbino (1,325 mts.). After Rovenna, near the farmhouses of the Alpe Scarone, at a height of 585 mts. is the Buco della Volpe (Foxhole), a large cave with pools and underground streams. On the top of the mountain there is a sanctuary of the Virgin Mary, which dates back to the fifteenth century. From here one can enjoy the beautiful view of the lake, the Alps and the plain below. Cernobbio is the starting-point for the "Via dei Monti Lariani", a long and scenic trail between the heights of 600 and 1,200 mts. and which is signposted all the way by the Italian Alpine Club.

BELLAGIO AND THE VILLAS

From Como, catch the boat to Bellagio (Navigazione del Lago di Como).In less than one hour, you will reach Bellagio, from always considered "the Pearl" of Lake como, for its wonderful location. Bellagio is famous for its wonderful ancient villas. The most inportant of these is Villa Serbelloni, in a very big park (18 km2 of paths and garden).  You can have a tour with guides from April to October, from 11 am until 4 pm - no on Monday). Another beautiful villa is Villa Melzi (1810), neoclassic style, with its wonderful gardens (visits from April to October, from 9 am to 6 pm). Let's remember Villa Giulia, too ('700). A lot of statues, fontains and exotic trees, Villa Trivulzio and Villa Trotti. Before returning to Como, we suggest you a visit to the characteristic small streets of the village, in the small borgo, where you find many boutiques and handcraft shops.