Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

4.8creator rating

Church in ComoFree

Piazza del Duomo, 22100 Como CO, Italy

About

A historic Catholic cathedral featuring a blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles. It feels like a grand, serene monument reflecting centuries of artistic and religious heritage.

Written from public posts on TikTok. Updated Sep 2026.

Worth it?

An easy stop in Como's historic center: the main cathedral is free to enter, and creators list it among the things not to miss in town. Look up on the facade for statues of Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, and inside for 16th-century tapestries and paintings by Luini and Ferrari. Dress modestly, since a dress code applies.

Before you go

  • Cover up; modest dress is required.
  • Find the Porta della Rana and its 16th-century sculptures.
  • Visit Basilica di San Fedele, another Como church on MapDreamy.

Highlights

  • Intricate 16th-century sculptures at the Porta della Rana
  • Statues of Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger on the façade
  • 16th-century tapestries and paintings by Luini and Ferrari
  • Free entry to the main cathedral body
  • Modest dress code required for entry

Details

Hours
Mon–Fri10:30–17:30
Saturday10:45–16:30
Sunday11:00–11:45, 13:00–16:30
Address
Piazza del Duomo, 22100 Como CO, Italy
Coordinates
45.81177, 9.08366

Good to know

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta is a church in Como, Italy. A historic Catholic cathedral featuring a blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles. It feels like a grand, serene monument reflecting centuries of artistic and religious heritage.

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