Basilica of Sant'Abbondio
Basilica di Sant'Abbondio
An 11th-century Romanesque church on the southern side of Como, with twin bell towers and a 14th-century fresco-covered apse of great beauty.
The Basilica of Sant’Abbondio was consecrated in 1095 and is a leading example of Lombard Romanesque architecture. It is known for the stonework of the local “Comacine masters.” The exterior is plain, but the two symmetrical square bell towers are rare. The interior has five simple, soaring naves, and the apse is covered with 14th-century frescoes depicting the life of Christ, which are remarkably well preserved. The church now belongs to the University of Insubria and is free to visit. It is about a 10-minute walk from Como’s railway station, on the southern side of the old town, and far less crowded than the cathedral.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–18:00 (earlier closing in winter)
Nearby sights
- Como Cathedral
- Life Electric & Diga Foranea
- Como Silk Museum
- Como–Brunate Funicular
- Villa Olmo
- Orrido di Nesso
- Greenway del Lago di Como
- Isola Comacina