Casa del Fascio, Como

Name: Casa del Fascio
Address: Como, Italy
Telephone: 6

#14 among attractions in Como

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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. It was inaugurated in 1936 as the local office of the National Fascist Party. After the fall of Fascism in 1945, it was used by the National Liberation Committee Parties and in 1957, it became the headquarters of the local Finance Police, who still occupy it. The building has a square plan and four stories. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1936 (88 years ago)Architectural style: RationalismCoordinates: 45°48'44"N, 9°5'9"E

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Casa del Fascio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miW
Museum on scientist Alessandro Volta
Tempio Voltiano, Como
14 min walk • The Tempio Voltiano is a unique museum situated in the picturesque city of Como, Italy. This elegant edifice serves as a tribute to Alessandro Volta, a prominent physicist born in Como who is best known for his pioneering work in electricity and the invention of the...
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Football
Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como
19 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Como, Italy, the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia offers a unique blend of sports and scenic beauty. As the main stadium in Como, it stands as a testament to the city's love for football and serves as the home ground for Como 1907, the...
~1010 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Basilica of San Fedele, Como
5 min walk • The Basilica of San Fedele in Como is located in the city center and is dedicated to Saint Fidelis martyr. It derives from an earlier Christian church, dating from the seventh century, dedicated to Euphemia.
1 miNW
Museum, Architecture, Wedding hall
Villa Olmo, Como
26 min walk • Villa Olmo is a neoclassical villa located in the city of Como, northern Italy. The villa was commissioned by marquis Innocenzo Odescalchi from Swiss architect Simone Cantoni in 1797. As it was designed to be a summer retreat for the aristocracy, it was built alongside the lake.
~610 ftW
Gothic cathedral with an ornate interior
Como Cathedral, Como
3 min walk • Como Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral of the city of Como, Lombardy, Italy, and the seat of the Bishop of Como. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
~1840 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Life Electric, Como
9 min walk • Life Electric is a contemporary sculpture, dedicated to the physicist Alessandro Volta. Completed in 2015 it is located in Como, Italy.
0.4 miS
City gate, Historical place
Porta Torre, Como
10 min walk • Porta Torre is a main fortified tower located in the town of Como, in Lombardy. It is 40 meters high and it was built in 1192, to defend the main entrance of the city.
0.7 miS
Historic church with 2 bell towers
Basilica di Sant'Abbondio, Como
19 min walk • The Basilica of Sant'Abbondio is a Romanesque-style 11th-century Catholic basilica church located in Como, region of Lombardy, Italy.
~400 ftSW
Opera, Architecture, Theater
Teatro Sociale, Como
2 min walk • Teatro Sociale is a theatre in Como, designed by architect Giuseppe Cusi following a decision by the local nobility that a new one was needed to replace the existing 1764/65 building which was regarded as outdated.
1.2 miNE
45°49'34"N • 9°6'2"E
Faro Voltiano, Como
31 min walk • Lighthouse, View point
~1320 ftS
Museum, History museum
Museo Archeologico Paolo Giovio, Como
7 min walk • The Paolo Giovio Archaeological Museum in Como, known historically as Palazzo Giovio, from the surname of the Como family of the same name, located at Piazza Medaglie d'Oro 1, was opened in 1897.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa del Fascio?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Sociale, Como (2 min walk), Como Cathedral, Como (3 min walk), Broletto, Como (4 min walk), Basilica of San Fedele, Como (5 min walk).

How to get to Casa del Fascio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa del Fascio:

Bus

Piazza del Popolo • Lines: 4, 5, C40, C40/D41, C43, C45, C46/D46, C47, C49 (1 min walk)
Piazza Verdi • Lines: 1, 11, 1H, 6, C43, C50, C52, C60, C62, C70, C71, C74 (2 min walk)

Train

Como Nord Lago (4 min walk)
Como (11 min walk)