Tempio Voltiano
Guide
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≈ A$9MuseumAllow 30–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A small round temple by the water full of the instruments of Alessandro Volta, the Como-born scientist who invented the electric battery.
A brief history
Built in 1927 for the centenary of Volta's death; the volt, the unit of electrical potential, is named after him.
Tips
- Best time
- Any time
- Cost
- ≈ €5 (check)
- Allow
- 30–45 min
- Hours
- Usually Tuesday to Sunday (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- Como town: A walled old town with the cathedral and the funicular, at the south end of the lake; the hostel's here.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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