Brunate, Mountain commune near Lake Como, Italy
Description
Brunate is a mountain commune in Como Province situated at 715 meters above sea level, offering views of Lake Como and the surrounding Alpine peaks. The settlement spreads across the slopes with residential streets and villas arranged throughout the elevation.
History
The settlement emerged as an independent community in the late 12th century before coming under Como's jurisdiction in 1240. This union with the larger city marked a turning point in its administrative development.
Culture
The residential streets display numerous Art Nouveau villas built by wealthy Milanese families in the late 1800s. This architectural heritage shapes the character of the town even today.
Practical
A funicular railway connects the settlement to Como, negotiating steep slopes with regular service throughout the day. The short journey makes it the main way to reach the hilltop location.
Did you know?
A lighthouse built in 1927 stands on San Maurizio hill, dedicated to physicist Alessandro Volta and rising about 150 meters above the town. This unusual monument is visible from many vantage points across the area.
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Palazzo Terragni
1.2 km
Como–Brunate funicular
843 m
Fontana Campari
507 m
Eremo di San Donato
433 m
Sant'Agostino
1.2 km
Sant'Andrea Apostolo
477 m
San Giuliano
947 mCastello della Torre Rotonda
1.3 kmVilla Cantaluppi Giuliani
533 m
Villa Monti Ferrario Franceschini
372 m
Faro Voltiano di Brunate
1 kmChiesa di S. Agostino
1.2 kmChiesa di S. Antonio abate (ex)
1.2 km
Chiesa dell'Eremo di San Donato
433 mChiesa di S. Maurizio
1 km
Bust of Penčo Slavejkov
442 mChiesa dei SS. Giuliano e Ambrogio
946 mMonastero (resti) della Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
1.2 km
Eremo di San Donato bell tower
412 m
Biblioteca Comunale di Brunate
466 mVilla Rebuschini Ancona Capè
948 m
Chiesa di S. Andrea
379 m
Chiostro dell'Eremo di San Donato
438 mPalazzo Pantera
1.3 kmCasa Odescalchi Zafferoni
1.3 kmConvento (ex) della Chiesa di S. Antonio abate
1.2 kmSede dell'Unione fascista dei Lavoratori dell'Industria
1.1 kmMonastero (ex) della Chiesa di S. Giuliano
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