The territory where Como is located has been populated since the middle ages. The hills towards the South prove that this territory belonged to the Golasecca civilization thanks to Ca’ Morta’s archaeological fi ndings. However, Como was only urbanized after the arrival of the Romans.Between 59 and 49 B.C. Giulio Cesare (Julius Cesar) founded the city of Como and surrounded it by walls, the remains of which can still be seen today under the main Medieval tower.Located on an important trading route, the Via Regia, which united Italy and the north of Europe Como became a fl ourishing centre for commercial trading and handicraft activity. It was the beginnin of a centuries-old history that in its various stages can be traced strolling in the city center. The historic center of Como, the so-called “Città murata”, is rich in monuments from different historical periods located within the ancient medieval walls. The city can be easily explored on foot. In this section you can find some basic information about the most famous monuments.

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