Viewpoint
Brunate Funicular and Viewpoint
Como, Italy
A funicular ride to a hilltop village with a wide lake view.
Town · Italy · Lombardy
Como
An elegant lakeside town at the southern tip of Lake Como, with a cathedral and funicular.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Como matters
Como is the gateway to one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. The town sits at the southern tip, with a graceful cathedral, a lakefront promenade and a funicular that climbs to the hilltop village of Brunate for a sweeping view. It is also historically a silk-making centre. From here, ferries run up the lake to villas and villages, so it makes a handy base for the water.
Talking points
- Ferries and fast boats link Como with lake villages all the way north.
- A funicular carries you up to Brunate for a lake panorama.
- Como has long been famous for silk production.
- It is under an hour from Milan by train.
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What to see in Como
Church, mosque or temple
Como Cathedral
Como, Italy
A Gothic-Renaissance cathedral in the heart of Como's old town.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.