Villa Olmo – Como Harbour loop from Cernobbio

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Villa Olmo – Como Harbour loop from Cernobbio

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Villa Olmo – Como Harbour loop from Cernobbio

01:17

12.3km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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2.55 km

Viewpoint

3.32 km

Villa Olmo

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Como - Villa dell'Olmo
The name of the villa goes back to a huge elm tree (Olmo), which according to legend was planted by Pliny the Younger and once adorned the villa's park. The original plans for the villa in neoclassical style (today the central building) are by Simone Cantoni from Muggio in the canton of Ticino, designed in the late 18th century. The first owner is Innocenzo Odescalchi, and subsequent owners expanded the building by adding wings, without however distorting the villa's stylistic appearance. Famous guests include Napoleon and Garibaldi. Today the villa belongs to the municipality of Como, which has used it for cultural events since its restoration.

The main facade faces Lake Como and consists of the central building (i.e., the original villa) - which is rhythmically divided by columns and optical facade divisions, pilasters, and is topped by a roof terrace with statues - as well as the two side wings.

The clearly structured exterior transforms into a magnificent interior: here there is an abundance of stucco, gold decorations, and frescoes by artists from the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Among all the rooms, the Teatrino, a small theatre with 92 seats (1853), stands out particularly, with its decorative charm and frescoes by Fontana.

In the park, there is a small neoclassical temple and a small stream flows. In the center of the garden - opposite the villa - there is a fountain depicting two children playing with a sea monster; a work by the sculptor G. Odofrechi. The attic is dedicated to an exhibition of the architect Antonio Sant'Elia (1886-1916), the first proponent of futuristic architecture.

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4.82 km

Diga Foranea Piero Caldirola

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Here you have the most beautiful view of the promenade

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5.44 km

Como Harbour

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Nice view over the lake. Here you can take ferries to other places and there are numerous shopping and refreshment options on the waterfront.

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6.99 km

View of Lake Como

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northernmost point of Como (reachable by bicycle)

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View of Lake Como

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Lake Como, also known as Lario, is one of the most evocative lakes in Italy, famous for its characteristic "upside-down Y" shape and the surrounding pre-alpine mountains. With a maximum depth of 425 meters, it holds the record for the deepest lake in Italy.

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