Life Electric & Diga Foranea
Life Electric / Diga Foranea
The Life Electric steel sculpture by Daniel Libeskind at the end of the breakwater on the southern tip of Lake Como, one of the best spots to view Como city and the lake.
Life Electric is a stainless steel sculpture designed by the architect Daniel Libeskind to commemorate Como-born physicist Volta. It was erected in 2015 at the end of the breakwater that extends into the lake, and its form is inspired by the poles of a battery and by waves. From here you can look back at the city of Como, Monte Brunate and the lakeshore villas. The view is especially enchanting in the evening sunlight and at night under the lights. The breakwater is free and open all day. It is about a 5-minute walk from the cathedral, and you can combine it with a visit to the Volta Temple and the lakeside path.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Como Cathedral
- Como–Brunate Funicular
- Basilica of Sant'Abbondio
- Villa Olmo
- Como Silk Museum
- Orrido di Nesso
- Greenway del Lago di Como
- Isola Comacina