Cathedral

The beautiful Como Cathedral

Possibly one of the most significant Gothic churches in Northern Italy, the Duomo of Como is definitely a remarkable building.
It took around 400 years to built the Como Cathedral, "il Duomo di Como". The construction started in 1396, on the site of an another church, both churches are dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta,  and it finished in the first half of the 18th century when architect Filippo Juvarra built  the cupola. The façade is one of the most important examples of Late Gothic in Northern Italy. It was built between 1455 and 1486 and enriched with sculptures, such as the one of Plinio il Giovane and Plinio il Vecchio, by artisans working in Giovanni Rodari's atelier.

Information
Piazza Duomo
Phone: +39 031 3312275
More details (in Italian)

Hours
The Cathedral is open on weekdays, from 07.00 to 19.00, thanks to the work of employees and volunteers.
On Sundays and solemnities, it is open until the end of the last celebration, at about 8 p.m. approximately.
Any changes in opening hours are published on the website.

Tourist visits are possible, as a rule, at the following times:
Monday – Friday 10.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Saturday 10.45 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Sunday and public holidays 11.00 – 11.45 / 13.00 – 16.30

Opening hours, visiting times and routes may be subject to changes or limitations due to liturgical celebrations or for organisational needs of the Cathedral.

Admission
Some areas provide admission with free donation, others are subject to a fee. Check costs