Brunate is small village situated on a wooded plateau above Como. This beautiful village is often overlooked by visitors, who opt for the other famous villages in Lake Como. In this post I want to convince you to visit Brunate, because it is definitely worth visiting.
How to get to Brunate
To get to Brunate Village you go with the historic single-track rail line which is one of the most scenic in Italy. It has been running up and down the steep mountain slope between the lakeside city of Como and the village of Brunate since 1894.
The 7-minute ride features gorgeous views over Italy’s Lake Como and across the scenic countryside to the Swiss Alps on the horizon.
Exploring Brunate, Como.
There are many different things that I loved about this village. The first being the sheer beauty of Brunate. Everything about this place fit together so perfectly. I was enamoured by it all, so here are a few things to do in Brunate.
1. Views of Como: Faro Voltiano
There are many gorgeous views of the entire western alps, Po Valley, and Appenines. Coming from someone who had no idea what to expect I was absolutely blown away by the views.
2. Beautiful architecture on the mountains
Seeing homes, villas, and restaurants built on mountains is not a usual experience for me. So, I was absolutely taken by the beautiful architecture in Brunate.
3. Beautiful Churches
One of my favourite things to do when I travel is photographing different churches and cathedrals. It is an absolute necessity that i do this, because I’ve decided that it’s just my thing. So, naturally, I got to see some beautiful churches in Brunate.
O’L Final Thoughts
Brunate is a beautiful small village with rich history and culture. My favourite thing about this trip was being to appreciate beautiful architecture and sceneries. I definitely recommend exploring this village.
