MichelleComo
October 3rd 2007 05:09
The truth of the matter is that the traveller barely has time to write home to let family know they still live, much less the energy to press pause and attain the silence needed for any type of internal study. Your mission is to remain captivated by the Carnivale of the world, rather than the deep sea exploration of your own inner terrain. But how long before the bubbles of discontent break the surface?
Como is a favourite little spot of mine. It lies across the border from Switzerland and is a small alcove of Italian good humour. The history of this area is quite simple – got rich thanks to the Romans early on, then was destroyed by the Milanese in 1127 and after it was rebuilt, got rich again thanks to Milan. So it’s enjoyed a fair amount of good fortune thanks to various benefactors and it shows. Como has a beautiful walled old city and there are various points from which to enjoy the views over the water. The first view visitors will often enjoy is the one offered from the Piazza Cavour as it is situated right on the water but if you go into the old city and spend time in Piazza San Fedele, there is a view worth spending time to enjoy, behind the San Abbondio. The Baradello Tower sits behind the church and from here is a view that many don't seem to know about yet.
Como is a favourite little spot of mine. It lies across the border from Switzerland and is a small alcove of Italian good humour. The history of this area is quite simple – got rich thanks to the Romans early on, then was destroyed by the Milanese in 1127 and after it was rebuilt, got rich again thanks to Milan. So it’s enjoyed a fair amount of good fortune thanks to various benefactors and it shows. Como has a beautiful walled old city and there are various points from which to enjoy the views over the water. The first view visitors will often enjoy is the one offered from the Piazza Cavour as it is situated right on the water but if you go into the old city and spend time in Piazza San Fedele, there is a view worth spending time to enjoy, behind the San Abbondio. The Baradello Tower sits behind the church and from here is a view that many don't seem to know about yet.
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Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories