Description:
The Tempio Voltiano, on the shore of Lake Como in the city of Como, Italy, was raised in the honor of Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), an Italian physicist, known for the invention of the electric battery (1800). The museum housed inside is devoted to explaining his work and most of his original invention are on display here. This building was featured together with Alessandro Volta on Italian 10.000 lira banknote, before the introduction of the euro.

Keywords:
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Categories:
- Travel > Europe
- Arts/architecture > Landmarks
- Arts/architecture > Historic buildings