Housed in the Giovio palace, this museum covers Como's history from prehistoric finds through the Roman settlement of Novum Comum, with artefacts dug up around the city itself. It's a low-key, uncrowded stop compared with the Duomo or the lakefront, and gives real context to the Roman traces still visible around town.
Local tip: Look for the Roman-era finds specifically – Como's Roman history is easy to miss elsewhere in the city, and this is where it's laid out properly.
Good to know
- Where: Piazza Medaglie d'Oro Comasche, 1, 22100 Como, Italy
- City: Como
- Website: official site
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