The Volta Temple
The Volta Temple | Alexander Volta | Battery | Atmospheres-gas | Electrometry
The temple was erected on the shores of Lake Como in 1927, in honour of the centennial of Alessandro Volta's death.
Busts, bas-reliefs and memorabilia pertaining to Volta are conserved in its interior.
A visit to Como without going to see the Volta Temple is unthinkable.
Designed by Federico Frigerio, it has the form of a quadrilateral neo-classic temple, preceded by a spacious Corinthian pronao with the statues of Faith and Science by Carlo and Luigi Rigola, inside there is a vast circular room surmounted by dome.
The visit to the Volta Temple begins at the left of the entrance, where, testimonies and original finds which Lario's greatest scientist made during his long life as a scientist, political figure and professor are exhibited in chronological order.
Painted memorabilia and publications are also conserved there.
The visit unwinds across two floors.
Volta Temple
Visiting hours: April - September 10:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00.
October - March 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. Viale Marconi - Tel. (+39) 031 271343 / 574705
Prices: single € 1.50 Seniors € 1.30 - Groups € 1.50 - Schools € 1.00 - Children under 15 years of age, accompanied by an adult, enter free of charge.
The Temple is closed Mondays.
Como is the city which gives the name to the entire lake, Arriving by train to the Como Lago station, you can easily admire all of the marvels of the city going by foot...continue |
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