Castello Baradello, Como

Name: Castello Baradello
Address: Como, Italy

#9 among attractions in Como

Forts and castles, Top attraction, Historical place

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The Castello Baradello is a military fortification located on a 430 m high hill next to the city of Como, northern Italy. ()

Local name: Castel Baradello Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°47'39"N, 9°5'10"E

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Castello Baradello – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of San Fedele, Como Cathedral, Porta Torre, Basilica di Sant'Abbondio.

1.1 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Basilica of San Fedele, Como
28 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.
1.2 miN
Gothic cathedral with an ornate interior
Como Cathedral, Como
32 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.
0.9 miN
City gate, Historical place
Porta Torre, Como
23 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.
0.6 miNW
Historic church with 2 bell towers
Basilica di Sant'Abbondio, Como
17 min walk • The Basilica of Sant'Abbondio is a Romanesque-style 11th-century Catholic basilica church located in Como, region of Lombardy, Italy.
1.2 miN
Opera, Architecture, Theater
Teatro Sociale, Como
31 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decision by the local nobility that a new one was needed to replace the existing 1764/65 building which was regarded as outdated.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 miN
Museum, History museum
Museo Archeologico Paolo Giovio, Como
26 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.
0.7 miNE
45°48'10"N • 9°5'43"E
Museo della Seta, Como
19 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1 miN
Museum, History museum
Museo Storico Giuseppe Garibaldi, Como
25 min walk • The Giuseppe Garibaldi Historical Museum was established in 1932 in Como, northern Italy. It is dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi in memory of his activities in the city 1866, and his role in the Unification of Italy.
1.2 miN
Memorial, Civic center, Historical place
Broletto, Como
32 min walk • Palazzo del Broletto - a historic palace located in Como, located in the city center at the cathedral square in the immediate vicinity of the cathedral. The building from the 12th century to 1764 served as the seat of the city authorities.
0.9 miN
45°48'23"N • 9°4'51"E
Santuario Santissimo Crocifisso, Como
23 min walk • Church, Sacred and religious sites
~1110 ftE
45°47'38"N • 9°5'25"E
Basilica di San Carpoforo, Como
6 min walk • Church, Sacred and religious sites

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castello Baradello?

Nearby attractions include Basilica di San Carpoforo, Como (6 min walk), Basilica di Sant'Abbondio, Como (17 min walk), Museo della Seta, Como (19 min walk), Porta Torre, Como (23 min walk).

How to get to Castello Baradello by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castello Baradello:

Bus

Via Napoleona - Via Castellini • Lines: 1, 1H, 8, C50, C52, C60, C62, C70, C71, C74 (7 min walk)
Como, Piazzale Camerlata (7 min walk)

Train

Como Camerlata FNM (19 min walk)
Como Camerlata RFI (20 min walk)