Life Electric, Como

Name: Life Electric
Address: Diga Foranea Piero Caldirola, Como, 22100, Italy
Telephone: +39 031 268989

#6 among attractions in Como

Top attraction, Monuments and statues, Sculpture

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Facts and practical information

Life Electric is a contemporary sculpture, dedicated to the physicist Alessandro Volta. Completed in 2015 it is located in Como, Italy. Life Electric was designed by Daniel Libeskind, and was a gift to Como, the city where the architect located his “Summer Session” school of architecture, in 1988. The sculpture was commissioned by the non profit association “Gli amici di Como”. The design of the fountain illustrates the evolution of modern architecture that took place over the period from 1920s to modern days, with the emergence of Rationalism. Libeskind's creation has carried on the tradition of contemporary art in Como, and raised its profile. ()

Local name: The Life Electric Completed: 2015Architectural style: DeconstructivismCoordinates: 45°48'55"N, 9°4'49"E

Address

Diga Foranea Piero CaldirolaComo 22100 Italy

Contact

+39 031 268989

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Day trips

Life Electric – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tempio Voltiano, Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Basilica of San Fedele, Villa Olmo.

~1290 ftW
Museum on scientist Alessandro Volta
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Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Football
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0.4 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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0.7 miW
Museum, Architecture, Wedding hall
Villa Olmo, Como
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~1570 ftSE
Gothic cathedral with an ornate interior
Como Cathedral, Como
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0.6 miS
City gate, Historical place
Porta Torre, Como
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0.9 miS
Historic church with 2 bell towers
Basilica di Sant'Abbondio, Como
23 min walk • The Basilica of Sant'Abbondio is a Romanesque-style 11th-century Catholic basilica church located in Como, region of Lombardy, Italy.
~1850 ftSE
Opera, Architecture, Theater
Teatro Sociale, Como
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1.2 miNE
45°49'34"N • 9°6'2"E
Faro Voltiano, Como
32 min walk • Lighthouse, View point
~1840 ftSE
Vernacular architecture
Casa del Fascio, Como
9 min walk • The Casa del Fascio of Como, also called Palazzo Terragni, is a building located in Como, Italy, in the Piazza del Popolo, and it is one of the masterpieces of Italian Modern Architecture. It was designed by Italian architect Giuseppe Terragni.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Museo Archeologico Paolo Giovio, Como
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Life Electric open?

Life Electric is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Life Electric?

Nearby attractions include Tempio Voltiano, Como (7 min walk), Broletto, Como (8 min walk), Como Cathedral, Como (8 min walk), Casa del Fascio, Como (9 min walk).

How to get to Life Electric by public transport?

The nearest stations to Life Electric:

Bus

Como Sant'Agostino • Lines: C10, C20, C30, C31, C32, C40, C40/D41, C43, C45, C46/D46, C47, C50, C52, C60, C62, C70 (5 min walk)
Lungolario Trento - Via Cairoli • Lines: 1, 11, 1H, 4, 5, 6, 7, C10, C20, C30, C31, C32, C70 (5 min walk)

Train

Como (6 min walk)
Como Nord Lago (6 min walk)