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The Tempio Voltiano (Italian; Volta Temple in English) is a museum in the city of Como, Italy 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.[citation needed] 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 Banknotes based on the Italian lira have since been replaced by notes denominated in Euros.
Abdullah shakerAbdullah shaker
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The Tempio Voltiano, also known as the Volta Temple, is a captivating museum located in Como, Italy. It serves as a tribute to the remarkable life and achievements of Alessandro Volta, a visionary scientist widely recognized as the inventor of the electrical battery. Born in Como in 1745, Volta began his academic journey in the city and held his initial professorship there until 1779. In 1819, he retired to his beloved Como, leaving an indelible mark on the scientific world. The Tempio Voltiano stands as a testament to his enduring legacy and contributions.
Melvin J.Melvin J.
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Alessandro Volta is clearly revered in Como, and rightly so. The Tempio is like a mini-Pantheon and is a stunning building in a stunning location. There is a historical timeline around the upper gallery which is in Italian but there is an English language guide which covers the main story. The lower floor contains real and replica examples of his experimental equipment. This could have been really interesting but there were no descriptions (in any language) of the equipment and what it was used for. This is a vast wasted opportunity. A friendly guide came across to me when I was about half-way round and lent me an English-language booklet which just listed the exhibits, without explaining them. The whole museum is a lost educational opportunity: no non-physicist would come out wiser than when they entered!
Peter GoodhewPeter Goodhew
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It is an interesting building near the lake. It is a monument for the most famous son the the city, Alessandro Volta. It can be visited also from inside The locals are rightly proud of their favourite son and this is a fabulous little building to commemmorate him. It's only a short stroll along the front to reach it. Sadly, despite their being tourists everywhere in Como this week, someone decided that you could enter by appointment only and that this required two days notice. Dissappointing to say the least
Narender KumarNarender Kumar
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Storia: Tempio Voltiano è un museo scientifico italiano situato a Como, in riva al lago di Como, in fondo a Viale Guglielmo Marconi. Inaugurato nel 1928, ospita una esposizione permanente dedicata alla memoria di Alessandro Volta, illustre fisico nativo della città. Sul finire degli anni '20, in occasione del centenario della morte del grande fisico comasco Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), si iniziò a progettare un nuovo spazio dove esporre alcuni dei memorabilia e cimeli voltiani che erano scampati al grande incendio che aveva devastato l'Esposizione voltiana del 1899. Su volontà dell'industriale del cotone e mecenate Francesco Somaini, che ne finanziò la realizzazione, venne pertanto progettato un nuovo edificio, avente come sua specifica funzione la conservazione e la valorizzazione del patrimonio voltiano. Progettato dall'architetto comasco Federico Frigerio, uno dei principali esponenti della cultura architettonica cittadina del tempo, il nuovo spazio venne ideato come un vero e proprio tempio in stile neoclassico lombardo, sebbene per alcuni elementi si avvicini allo stile palladiano e in generale porti un riferimento "neoromano" abbastanza avulso dal contesto locale; lo stesso progettista volle richiamare nella sua realizzazione l'immagine del Pantheon, riprendendone la forma. I lavori per la sua realizzazione iniziarono nel 1925, e furono definitivamente conclusi due anni dopo. L'apertura ufficiale del museo avvenne il 15 luglio del 1928.
Eros “The Moon Riders”Eros “The Moon Riders”
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We were friendly welcomed by the staff who took the time for us to explain the route and info about the museum. The museum is small but informative and it was interesting to learn about the life of Alessandro Volta. There are many objects to see. I found it hard to find info about these objects. Each object had a number. You needed to download the Museums apps which linked to an external website where you could find info about the objects, this approach wasn’t visitor friendly.
Wiebe WakkerWiebe Wakker
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The Tempio Voltiano is a museum in the city of Como, Italy 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.
attractions: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di Como, Saint Mary Assunta Cathedral, Funicolare Como-Brunate, Funiculaire Côme-Brunate, Villa Olmo, Carrefour Market, Teatro Sociale, Gelateria Lariana, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Basilica di San Fedele, restaurants: La Vita è Bella | Ristorante & Insalateria (Piazza Croggi), Mystic Burger, Fratelli Coppola - Lago, Pizzium, Doppio Malto Como, Ristorante Pizzeria Funicolare, Ox Pub and Grill Como, Alle Terrazze Como, Ristorante Cervo, Comocafé
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