SHOPPING AT THE CENTRUM

In Como there is a large pedestrian area for shopping. The most famous and frequented street is Via Vittorio Emanuele III, named after the former King of Italy. Here you find some of the most exclusive clothes and accessories shops in Italy where you can purchase garments bearing the famous "Made in Italy" labels.

Of course there are also the silk boutiques. The quality silk of Como is famous and here it is offered at the most attractive prices. In the area between Via Bernardino Luini and Via Diaz there are shops which specialize in fumishing materials and interior design. For those who are interested in antiques, Como is well known for its antique paintings, carpets, glassware and chinaware, which can be purchased in the shops located in the streets mentioned above. A visit to bookstores is just as interesting. As a matter of fact, Como is a meeting place for well known writers and artists. While purchasing rare and valuable books, it is possible that you might meet one of them. For all those who have a "sweet tooth", there are many exciting pastry and chocolate shops, with colourful and sweet-smelling windows, "Bolla" and "Luisita" are famous for their ice-creams.

If you are looking for special and "tempting" souvenirs, we recommend a visit to the jewelleries and the trinket shops located in Piazza Duomo, Via Vittorio Emanuele, Via Albertolli, Via Garibaldi and Via Fontana. For a romantic little gift, purchased at the very last minute, you could go to "Floridea" or "Ratti" flower shops, where you will find irresistible bouquets.