| About & History: The Tempio Voltiano is a museum in the city of Como, that is dedicated to Alessandro Volta, a prolific scientist and the inventor of the electrical battery. Volta was born in Como in 1745, held his first professorship there until 1779, and retired to Como in 1819.
The neoclassical building was designed by Federico Frigerio (1873–1959). It was completed in 1927 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the scientist's death, but it was inaugurated only in 1928. It hosts a collection of scientific instruments used by the physicist including his early voltaic piles (batteries). The first floor has a display of his personal belongings and his awards. It is one of the most visited museums in town. The temple was featured on the back of the 10,000 lire banknote, while Volta's portrait was depicted on the front of the same banknote. Banknotes based on the Italian lira have since been replaced by notes denominated in Euros.
The Electrophorus and capacitors are also on display. It was the cotton farmer Francesco Somaini, a designer, developer and construction lender, who wanted the building worthy of the great scientist. He wanted to have high scientific value and great documentary content and also for the building to be monumental and add new luster to the city. Architect Federico Frigerio designed the temple vault, which emulates the Pantheon. |
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| Email: musei.civici@comune.como.it |
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| Address: Tempio Voltiano, 22100, Como, CO, Italy |
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| How to Reach: Find Tempio Voltiano is very easy, it is situated near the Lake, you will take 11 minutes to reach from Como Lago railway station.
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| Added on: 2016-04-04 21:12:52 |
Last Update: 2016-04-22 12:41:39 |
| Website: http://cultura.comune.como.it/tempio-voltiano/ |
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