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November 28, 2019
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Como - Villa dell'Olmo (Villa Olmo)
The name of the villa goes back to a huge elm (Olmo), which, according to legend, Plinio the Younger planted and formerly decorated the …
The name of the villa goes back to a huge elm (Olmo), which, according to legend, Plinio the Younger planted and formerly decorated the …
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September 14, 2020
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In 1924 the villa was bought by the Como municipality. To mark the centenary of Alessandro Volta's death in 1927, an international exhibition was set up in the villa. It has been the seat of the “Centro Volta” since 1982 and is also used for numerous exhibitions, congresses and events.
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2.39km
00:37
20m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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280m
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Lakeside trail from Como station past historic villas where seaplanes take off overhead.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 200 m
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