Tempio Voltiano
The Tempio Voltiano is a museum in the city of Como, Lombardy, Italy, dedicated to the scientist Alessandro Volta. A prolific physicist renowned for inventing the first electrical battery, Volta was born in Como and spent much of his life there, holding his first professorship at Como's Royal School from 1774 to 1779 before eventually retiring to the city in 1819.
- Monument
- …lies at an elevation of around 200 metres (660 feet)
- …is also known as “Volta Temple”
- Description: museum devoted to Alessandro Volta’s studies in Como
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia and FS 851.186 in Como.
Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is a multi-use stadium in Como, Italy. Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is situated 250 metres southwest of Tempio Voltiano.
FS 851.186 in Como
Stefano86, Public domain.
FS 851.186 in Como is situated 170 metres south of Tempio Voltiano.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bignanico and Cardina.
Tempio Voltiano
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Latitude
45.81484° or 45° 48′ 53″ north
Longitude
9.07525° or 9° 4′ 31″ east
Open location code
8FQFR37G+W4
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In Other Languages
From Central Kurdish to Spanish—“Tempio Voltiano” goes by many names.
تێمپیۆ ڤۆڵتیانۆCentral Kurdish
伏打殿Chinese
Tempio VoltianoItalian
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