Basilica di San Fedele

Historical Romanesque church among the oldest in Lombardy. It sits in a beautiful piazza but unfortunately the facade was heavily remade in the early 1900s when it was renovated. But do go and visit the sides and the back with the beautiful "porta della rana"

A beautiful piece of history and architecture in the heart of old Como. It wasn't very crowded, no waiting line to enter. A well maintained/preserved Basilica which is small museum. A must-see in Como.

This is an interesting Church as it seems to have a number of ancient artifacts which seem Roman, maybe because Fedele, is believed to be a Roman soldier that held some kind of state office around 316AD. He was converted to Christianity, by the then bishop of Milan, perhaps connected to a task the bishop asked of Fedele, namely, evangelize the pagan territory of greater Como (which may have included Arona). Christians were severely persecuted until Constantine and Fedele was martyred on the northern shores of Lake Como near Lake Mazzola. Evidently around 500AD a hermit, Anthony of Lario (future Saint), took shelter in the Tomb of Fedele (this location was then documented). In 964AD, this tomb was found (unearthed) and the relics recovered (shrine currently exists in Sorico) and transferred to the church of St. Euphemia. However, it seems there was a bit of conflict in the area at the time, and the relics are believed to be sent to Milan for safe keeping. Then in 1572 Cardinale Carlo Borromeo (future Saint), had the relics safely transported to this church. So interesting.

Stunning basilica in Como. Beautiful architecture. Really enjoyed the beautiful decor on the inside with painted ceilings and beautiful statues. The highlight at Christmas time is the light show that goes on the front of the Basilica when it gets dark outside. It was stunning. We sat outside and watched the amazing light show. We really enjoyed our visit to this church in Como.

A must visit if you are in Rome. We passed through the Jubilee Holy Door open every 25 years, and saw the Michelangelo Pietà

Open every day from 8.30-12.00 then 15.30-19.00, not open Monday mornings. This is worth a visit, a short walk from the main Como cathedral. It was quiet during Easter weekend but will be busier in the summer months.

Stumbling into this beautiful church during Mass was such a special experience. The atmosphere was peaceful and intimate, and the history in every stone made it feel like stepping back in time. It’s a quiet little gem in Como, perfect for a moment of reflection away from the crowds.

The Basilica di San Fedele, located in the heart of Como, is one of the city’s most significant historical and religious landmarks, rich in architectural features and cultural history.

It's a small church located in Como town, which is not accessible to public. You can only see the inside of the church at the entrance, and that's the only part available from outside.

This is an extremely plain and boring building that's squished between other buildings. If you look at my photo, that's literally ALL there is to the outside of the basilica. This is the least impressive basilica I've seen in Italy. They project images on it at night, but they need to do that to make it remotely interesting. I glanced inside but it's not very small compared to the other places.