The Volta Temple was inaugurated in 1928 during the centenary of Alessandro Volta's death. It was established with the intention of housing the original instruments and reproductions invented and used by the scientist. Commissioned by the entrepreneur Francesco Somaini, the Volta Temple is a neoclassical structure openly inspired by the Pantheon, designed by architect Federico Frigerio. In addition to instruments of scientific importance, the museum houses descriptive panels about the life of Alessandro Volta, as well as personal memorabilia, medals, and scientific awards.
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Opening days
From Tuesday to Sunday
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Opening times
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, last entry at 5:30 PM
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Closing
Monday
- Web Tempio Voltiano
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
Accessible site
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Info Reservation
- FULL PRICE (Ages 19 to 69): €5.00
FULL PRICE (Integrated gallery + temple): €8.00
FULL PRICE FAMILY PASS (Two adults and two children): €12.00
REDUCED PRICE (Groups of 15 people; Como employees agreements; Comense archaeological society agreements): €3.00
- FULL PRICE (Ages 19 to 69): €5.00
The tour begins on the first floor, which is dedicated to Volta's life: from left to right, there are descriptive panels about his life and studies, personal memorabilia, and a description of the historical context. It continues on the ground floor, where fifteen display cases from left to right house instruments arranged chronologically by discovery. Among these cases, the fourteenth showcases several prototypes of the battery, most of which are original.
Services
- Bookshop
Where
Viale Marconi,1
Transportation
Train: Como San Giovanni station is approximately 800m away
Bus: The bus stop is approximately 200m away
Car: It is possible to drive to the stadium area and then continue on foot for 100m
On foot: Accessible by crossing the Temple gardens
