monuments near Agriturismo La Vecchia Fattoria
A large rustic farmhouse has been restructured into comfortable new apartments, with all the modern conveniences and an artistic eye to detail. One appeal that differentiates Villadina Farm from many other vacation houses is its location: a tranquil...
Welcome to Botton d'Oro! A family-run rarm , with the possibility of living. The thought existed for some times in my father’s mind and the idea came from a family that has always practiced this activity for passion, nonprofit; only in 2010, as a...
A charming 19th century farmhouse, renovated and developed respecting the local architecture, positioned in the heart of the Pian di Spagna Wildlife natural reserve, 97 km far from Milan; such a unique place, ideal for a relaxing holiday close to...
This touristic farmhouse is situated in the south of Gravedona where there are many fields under cultivation and tourist facilities. This location called “Poncia" is perfect for nature lovers, set in the green woodland and open spaces that belong to...
The farm is located in the ancient village of Brenzio, a small hamlet of Gravedona ed Uniti (Como), in a hill landscape at an altitude of 530 meters asl. The building sits near the wood, in a picture frame with the Larian Mountains and the wonderful...
Al Molin is located at the foot of Mount Legnone (highest peak of prealps) in a great location. Peaceful, quiet and sunny, it enjoys a splendid panoramic views of Lake Como, Val Chiavenna, Valtellina, Val Menaggio. Obtained from the restructuring of...
Agriturismo “Forte di Fuentes" is situated inside of a 34 hectares agricultural field, called “Compendio di Fuentes". It stands in Colico, at the limits of the Pian di Spagna reserve. This agriturismo was opened in order to value and promote the...
Our cuisine is typical of the area with traditional local dishes such as those based on chestnuts, polenta and game. Accommodation available where tourists can relax and enjoy our beautiful lake. The magnificent location of its lounges and dining...
Our farm was born from an ancient tradition handed down from grandparents and parents. We do breed the animals that are then used to cook our delicious dishes. In our fields you will see the fruits and vegetables Which will then be served at the...
Agriturismo Sociale Forte Di Fuentes is located within an area of about 34 hectares known as "Compendio di Fuentes" in the town of Colico (LC) at the edge of the Natural Reserve of Pian di Spagna. It stems from the desire to enhance and promote...
La Fiorita is located in Colico, on the northern tip of Lake Como. The blessing of Colico is undoubtedly its strategic position from which you can quickly reach Valchiavenna, Valtellina, Como, Lecco, Milan, Bergamo and the many valleys giving you...
Designed by architect Cesare Cattaneo and painter Mario Radice in 1935. It is a complex construction of circular elements whose harmonious composition consists of four spheres arranged on each other with alternate horizontal rings. Originally...
Located in Montepiatto, a village high above Torno with great hiking trails and equally fantastic views of the lake is the "Stone pendula", boulder resting on a pedestal. This boulder with its base has the appearance of a mushroom. It is thought...
Geological formations resembling mushrooms created when water running off the slopes was diverted by large boulders. The boulders imposing size and weight protected the underlying material from erosion and gave rise to the characteristic shape of a...
It’s a boulder of pyramidal shape that owes its curious name to a crescent engraved on one side, of natural origin, accompanied by the letters PLDB (Moon Stone of Bellagio) and the date 1782, which commemorates the end of a period of dispute between...
Monument to the fallen of World War I, designed in 1926 by architect Giuseppe Terragni and built between 1928 and 1931. It consists of a long stone staircase and river pebbles surrounded by cypress trees. The staircase consists of four flights and...
Monument to commemorate the victims of World War II and resistance movements. The monument is a project of Milan sculptor Gianni Colombo. It is located in a park by the lake. It combines stones from Nazi concentration camps and city of Hiroshima...
Daniel Libeskind created this dazzling 16.5 meter (54 feet) high stainless steel sculpture near Piazza Cavour, Como. The public monument, the first contemporary work ever to be installed in Como, is an homage to famed scientist Alexander Volta who...
The burial town where Alessandro Volta is buried was originally called Camnago, and took the name of Camnago Volta in 1863 in honour of this great scientist. The mausoleum, a temple of neoclassic style, was finished in 1831, decorated with statues...
Born in Como, Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta was an Italian physicist credited with the invention of the first electrical battery, the Voltaic pile, which he invented in 1799. With this invention Volta proved that electricity could be...
In the centre of the ancient village Palanzo, situated in the hills and part of the commune of Faggeto Lario, there is an enormous wine press of the 17th century. It is made to work during the annual feast called Sagra del Torchio in October. It was...
Immediately after the death of Alessandro Manzoni on May 22, 1873, the City Council of Lecco met and approved a monument to the writer that had given so much prestige to the city. The committee, headed by Antonio Stoppani, collected donations for...
Located in a churchyard, this statue represents a man in the act of throwing a large stone. The monument reminds locals of a battle in Libya in which alpinists of Brienno fought. The battalion Morbegno, all composed of soldiers from the lake area,...
Monument dedicated to the weaver of Francesco Somaini, where on the banks of the river Senagra, had one of its oldest and most prestigious silk factories. In the marble top is a negative image of a weaver, while below is fabric draping to the ground....
Sculpture dedicated to disabled service people. Roughly translation on the plaque goes like this: "One hand is actively serving the country in defense of institutional values. The other hand is wounded in the line of duty." The monument is the most...
At the entrance to Laglio's cemetery is a curious pyramidal tomb containing the mortal remains of prestigious doctor Joseph Frank. Born in 1771 Frank was a student of physics and medicine in Pavia. He was a pupil of Alessandro Volta, of whom he...
In 1931, Giuseppe Terragni and his brother were asked by the fascists to design a monument for the victims of World War I. Their design was based on a sketch of the Italian futurist Antonio Sant'Elia, whose sketches showed modernity, dynamics and...
The Volta Lighthouse stands on a hill in San Maurizio, 150 metres above Brunate. From Brunate you can follow a walking path up to the lighthouse and it takes less than 30 minutes to walk there. You can pay an admission and climb to the top of the...
Here, a black cross marks the spot where Benito Mussolini was shot and killed (along with his lover Claretta Petacci) by partisans, marking the last stand of the Fascist dictator's rule over Italy. Actually, he wasn't really the ruler of Italy at...