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Funicular Railway

Piazza Alcide de Gasperi, 4, 22100 Como, Italy
031-303.608
Ranked #2 of 20 attractions in Como
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
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Santa Barbara, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

What a view! The lake, the alps...in every direction! Absolutely a must do and it's just a block away from the Holiday Inn. BUT - watch the time, we bought tickets at 1730 and when we arrived at the top the "conductor" advised we were on the last ride of the day and would have 10 minutes before the car... More

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Solihull, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We went on the Funicular Railway on an overcast and rainy day. In retrospect, we should have waited for a sunny day as the views would have been beautiful if the sun was out! There isn't much to do at the top other than visit the church and have a drink or meal at one of the cafes. Since we... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Worth the ride up as it is SO high, scary ! and the views from the top are breathtaking More

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Odessa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

According to advertisment,you can see fm Brunato beatifull picture,but really-you can't see nothing there,only small part of the lake.All over around occupied by private villas,car parkings.City authorities didn't spent any money to fix appropriate square,in order to have opportunity to make foto's and enjoy nice view fm the top.Best option to see local nature views-is fm the small vsls crossing... More

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Moscow
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This is the main attraction - to go up and admire the beauty of the lake and enjoy the scenic views around. Have a cup of coffee there or a glass of wine with fresh air. More

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Barcelona
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

View more disappointed by all the time spent going up and down. I prefer to see the lake from a vapporeto More

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greece
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

If you are in Como, it is a must to take the funicolare and visit Brunate for a great view! you can even see Milan from the top! More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Nice to experience but not exceptionally thrilling. More

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Rome
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

It's a very convenient way to visit Brunate, which itself is a nice stop during an afternoon in Como. More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Found this on trip advisor shortly before my trip to como and so glad I did as it made the trip. Make sure you sit at the back of the train on the way up for the best views and don't be afraid to explore at the top. Well worth the money More

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