Path 2. The Walk of the Holy Week

This path follows the traditional itinerary of the Good Friday’s procession, connecting the Basilica of the SS. Annunciata, on the western side of the city, with the centre of the city and its southern districts.

Stage

 TAPPA 1  – From the Basilica of the SS. Annunciata to the “ring of miracle”
 TAPPA 2  – From the Church of S. Bartolomeo to the Cathedral
 TAPPA 3  – From the Cathedral to the Basilica of the SS. Annunciata

Points of interest

Basilica of the SS. Annunciata (Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix), Crucifix of the miracle, Former Hospital of S. Anna (Conservatory), S. Bartolomeo, S. Francesco, S. Cecilia, S. Donnino, S. Eusebio, S. Maria of Loreto at Collegio Gallio, S. Maria in Rondineto*, S. Gerolamo of Serviti*

* lost church

Path details

Point of departure Como, Basilica of the SS. Annunciata Point of arrival Como, Basilica of the SS. Annunciata Path type urban route Total lenght approx. 4.0 km Travel time on foot h 1 (excluding visits) Difficulty Tourist (urban area), no particular difficulties Accessibility see the single descriptions Other recommended means of transport bicycle, public transportation

Overlapping / Intersections with other paths

This path crosses with: Path 1 – Stage 1

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Further information about the path

Rise approx. 30 m Maximun Height approx 230 m Paving paved, asphalt Public transport to the point of departure  bus service   Public transport from the point of arrival:  bus service   Parking at the departure point: yes, for a fee; some parking for disabled

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Historycal figures:  Tolomeo Gallio  , Giovanni Oldrado da Meda,  Umiliati  ,  Girolamo Miani  ,  Michele Carcano   Bibliography: Cani F., Monizza G. (a cura di), Como e la sua storia dalla preistoria all’attualità, NodoLibri, Como 1999 (2) Cani F., Monizza G., Como e la sua storia. I borghi e le frazioni, Nodo Libri, Como 1994 Glossary:  rivellino   ex voto   ancona   reliquiario   chiostro   tabernacolo   ordine tuscanico nartece   cariatide 

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