Piazza Cavour
Italy
This is the first stop you'll be presented with. The square is beautiful and you'll admire the
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Pee-at-zah Kah-voor, the symbolic and literal threshold where the city of Como meets the shimmering waters of its namesake lake. As you stand here, you are positioned at the confluence of Roman history and modern…
Listen in the app2Section 1 — The Legacy of Julius Caesar
To understand the ground upon which you stand, we must look back to the first century before the common era. While the earliest settlements of the Comasco people were located on the surrounding heights for defensive purposes, it…
Listen in the app3Section 2 — The Grand Steamers and the Golden Age of Travel
Just a few steps from the center of the piazza, you will notice the bustling activity of the boat piers. This is the heart of Lake Como’s transportation network. …
Listen in the app4Section 3 — The Funicular to Brunate
If you look toward the steep mountain directly to the northeast of the piazza, you will see a thin line cutting through the trees. This is the track of the funicular, which has connected Como to the hilltop village of…
Listen in the app5Section 4 — The Tempio Voltiano and the Neoclassical Shore
Continuing along the promenade to the west of Pee-at-zah Kah-voor, you will encounter the Tem-pyo Vol-tyah-noh, a stunning neoclassical temple that appears almost as a mirage on the lakefront. Built in 1927 to commemorate the…
Listen in the app6Section 5 — The War Memorial and Visionary Architecture
Nearby the temple, your eyes will undoubtedly be drawn to a soaring stone tower that stands in stark contrast to the surrounding neoclassical and medieval styles. This is the War Memorial, or Monoo-men-to ai Cah-doo-tee,…
Listen in the app7Section 6 — The Architecture of the Piazza’s Perimeter
As we conclude our exploration of the square’s immediate surroundings, take a moment to observe the buildings that define the perimeter of Pee-at-zah Kah-voor. The square is anchored by grand hotels like the Hotel Metropole and…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Pee-at-zah Kah-voor comes to an end here at the water’s edge. This space is more than just a square; it is the stage upon which Como presents itself to the world. …
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What is Piazza Cavour?
Piazza Cavour is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.8132, 9.0809 |
| Last updated |
