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At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1989
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°48′27″ N, 9°04′60″ E
- Address
- Via Armando Diaz, 84, 22100 Como
History and description
The Pinacoteca Civica di Palazzo Volpi is the town art gallery on Via Diaz 84 in the town of Como, Lombardy, Italy. It is housed in the 17th-century Palazzo Volpi.
History
The palace was erected from 1610 to 1630 by the Catholic nuncio and bishop of Novara, Ulpiano Volpi. He commissioned the sober Renaissance-style design from the architect Sergio Venturi. The building in the 20th century served as a courthouse until the 1970s.
Madonna with Child among Saints Cosma and Damiano (1515) fresco by the Master of the SS. Cosma and Damiano
Fall of the Rebel Angels by Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli named "Morazzone", lunette from chapel in San Giovanni Pedemonte
Triumph of the Archangel Michael by Carlo Francesco Nuvolone, lunette from chapel in San Giovanni Pedemonte
Miracle of the Eucharist (1629) by Cristoforo Caresana, canvas from the chapel of San Pietro Martire of San Giovanni Pedemonte
St Peter healing a Young Man (1629) by Giovanni Paolo Ghianda, canvas from the chapel of San Pietro Martire of San Giovanni Pedemonte
Madonna Assunta with Saints Roch, Catherine, and Agnes by a young Giulio Cesare Procaccini
St Helena and the True Cross, Birth of John the Baptist, and Event of Sinite Parvulos, canvases from the Palazzo Olginati
Works by Giovanni Pietro Gnocchi
Portrait of Vespasiano Gonzaga Colonna (1559) portrait of the prince of Sabbioneta in arms of a Habsburg official parade by Bernardino Campi
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Como Civic Art Gallery».
Timeline
- 1989Founded
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Como Nord BorghiTrain, nearest
600 m as the crow flies
Como Civic Art GalleryVia Armando Diaz, 84, 22100 Como
Pontile 4700 m
Aeroporto di Lugano-Agno25.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore museums in Lombardy
- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Como Civic Art Gallery?
Como Civic Art Gallery is in Como, in the province of Como (Lombardy), Italy. Address: Via Armando Diaz, 84, 22100 Como. GPS coordinates: 45.80737, 9.08330.
What are the opening hours of Como Civic Art Gallery?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; Mo off; Jan 01,06,Nov 01,Dec 25-26 off. Always check the official website before your visit.
Is Como Civic Art Gallery wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is wheelchair accessible.
How old is Como Civic Art Gallery?
Wikidata dates it to 1989.
What else is there to see near Como Civic Art Gallery?
Nearby you’ll find: High school Alessandro Volta (200 m away), Museo storico Giuseppe Garibaldi (300 m away), Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi (Como) (300 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 3 photos
- Palazzo Volpi — FSosio, Public domain
- Como - Pinacoteca — Ysogo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pinacoteca di Como — Maurizio Moro5153, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences