isola comacina taxi boat

The only island in Lake Como, renowned for its lush nature and beautiful views,  Isola Comacina is also one of the most intriguing archaeological areas in northern Italy for the Early Middle Ages and a centre of artistic production thanks to the summer residences of Italian and Belgian artists in rationalist-style houses for artists.

The island can only be reached by. This is why renting a taxi boat for the Isola Comacina is one of the best choices for those who want to enjoy its beauties.

Inhabited since ancient times, Isola Comacina is one of the most important archaeological sites in Northern Italy. As a matter of fact, it bears very important testimonies of the Roman and Early Middle Ages era.

Must-see sites include finds linked to the Romanesque Basilica of Sant'Eufemia: the complex reached our days with the naves, the crypt and the portico. The remains of the Church of Santa Maria col Portico,  Church of San Pietro in Castello and early Christian testimonies such as the biapsidal baptismal hall are also open to visits.

The Church of San Giovanni Battista, under its floor dating back to 1600, instead hides the remains of a marble colonnade dating back the Roman days.