Como

The city of Como is surrounded by mountains that line the banks of Lake Como. The city maintains a development plan created by the Romans. Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger were born here. they are the city's most famous sons and statues of them were placed in the facade of the Duomo, the only example in the Christian world of pagan figures in a church. The banks of the lake and Cavour Square transformed this into a very attractive city for tourism, with shops of all kinds, some very luxurious, cafes, hotels and restaurants. The historic center is built around the Piazza del Duomo and San Fedele.