churches near Bike Livigno Mountain Bike Tours
Located in Rogaro above Tremezzo, Hotel Rusall is unusual restaurant where you enjoy traditional tastes and a classical decor, in an atmosphere of great courtesy so often neglected. Here you appreciate the authentic flavours of our culinary...
Offering a terrace and views of the garden, Villa Maria Cristina Bed and Breakfast is set in Casnate con Bernate in the Lombardy Region, 6 km from Piazza Cavour. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site....
La Pocetta is a self-catering accommodation located in Cima, with a nice view of the lake, 300 m from the center of Osteno, in a quiet, sunny position, directly by the lake, in a cul-de-sac. The apartment will provide you with a balcony....
Boasting an ideal location only a few steps from Lake Como shores, La Dependance overlooks Menaggio's main square. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and en suite bathroom....
L'acero Rosso B&b is set in Lecco, 47 km from Milan. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. Enjoy a cup of coffee from your terrace or balcony. There is a shared lounge at the property....
Located 100 metres from Campione d'Italia Casino, Meliá Campione features a restaurant. Rooms are air-conditioned. Accommodation displays a minibar, satellite flat-screen TV and safe. Each has a bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries....
Set on the shores of Lake Como, Crotto Dei Pescatori is located in Lezzeno. It offers air-conditioned accommodation and a traditional restaurant where a continental breakfast is served buffet style....
Albergo Del Lago is situated in Bellano, 6 km from Maregno Lift. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. The rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet....
DaMan Rooms & Breakfast is located in Barzago. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, a balcony and a seating area. There is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a refrigerator....
Along the shores of Lake Como far from the hustle and bustle of Milan and just minutes from beloved Bellagio, lies the picturesque fishing village of Lezzeno. And nestled among its colorful buildings, just behind the leafy square by the harbor, sits...
"An ancient farmhouse dating back to the late 1600s, Cascina Rodiani is situated on the top of mount Drezzo, and enjoys a spectacular view from sunrise to sunset. Cascina Rodiani is an award-winning eco-friendly property that combines modern...
The castle, part of the hilly landscape of Brianza, is offered as a charming location for unforgettable weddings, business events and high-level business meetings. The opportunity to stay in the suite of the Castle, the structure is a landmark of...
The Farmhouse Nonna Teresa is located within the Historical Park Anzano Del Parco (now called Park Of Villa Carcano), as well as in the center of the medieval village, near the remains of the drawbridge, in Piazza Roma which leads to the parish...
In the lush green countryside in the heart of a valley which lies between Lake Como and Lake Lugano, at an altitude of 850 metres and at only one hour's distance from Milan, stands the Villa Simplicitas - a large nineteenth century residence....
Small and cozy, the Hotel Restaurant Berlinghera of Dascio in Sorico Lake Como, is located directly in the uncontaminated Natural Oasis of Pian di Spagna and the lake Mezzola in quiet and panoramic location on the river Mera. Surrounded by...
The Lakes Hotel Motel is a strategic point of reference as a privileged location, just 15 minutes from the largest exhibition center in Europe, Milan-Rho Fair, 20 min. from Malpensa International Airport, 40 min. from Linate airport, 15 min. from...
By the shores of Lake Como, immersed in the greenery of the beautiful Villa Serbelloni gardens and basking in constant sunlight, the Ulivo Residence is the ideal location for holidaymakers wishing to spend time with their families while enjoying the...
Located in the centre of Menaggio, directly on the lakeside, Hotel Bellavista enjoys a magnificent panorama across the heart of Lake Como. The spacious veranda restaurant, the solarium with swimming pool and the terrace enable guests to relax to the...
Small and friendly, the Hotel Maria is easily accessible due to its location near the exit of Fino Mornasco, ( A9 Motorway Como - Chiasso ) and the railway station of Como - Milan. The Hotel Maria is surrounded by an incredible amount of shopping...
Located in the rich and lush plain right next Lake Lecco and Lake Como, the San Martino Quality Hotel is a three-star facility built out of a modern concept. It is designed to present its guests with an absolutely prestige stay experience, to be...
Our Hotel Restaurant Pizzeria has been managed by our family for three generations with the simplicity and tastes of today and yesterday ... Beautifully renovated with 14 rooms including two Junior Suites....
Hotel Engiadina is located in the town center of Como, near the lake, and only 5 minutes walk from the train station. Near the stadium, the hotel has been completely renovated and is equipped with central air conditioning and parking for guests. A...
Hotel Metropole Suisse is in Como, between the Swiss border and the city of Milan. In the main square at the heart of the city it fronts directly onto the lake itself. The Hotel Metropole has been run by the same family, the Cassani family, for four...
Hotel and Restaurant surrounded by the green of Mount San Primo, 1.100 metres above the sea level. It is located in a very quiet place, next to woods and pastures, only 13 Km far from Bellagio centre and 5 Km far from Madonna del Ghisallo, a...
The "Vista Lago" Hotel is in the little historical village of Brunate, situated on the hillside at 712mt and overlooking the city of Como; it boasts a spectacular panorama of the lake and surrounding Alps. Only 100m from the cable car (funicular)...
The most distinct feature of the hotel is its Restaurant. The dining area is spacious and high-ceilinged, thus, creates an inviting ambiance. The menu is typical Italian cuisine with the mixture of local tradition. Rich pasta dishes, delicious...
Peroni family is glad to propose you a new menu with classic dishes and tasty novelty. In a simple and family atmosphere, the guest will be satisfied in every need, for a enjoyable stay do not forget in the charming and suggestive atmosphere that...
The hotel and restaurant "Albergo National" is located in Zelbio, a quaint little village in the heart of the picturesque "triangolo lariano", on Lake Como. The restaurant can also be a perfect location for wedding parties and important ceremonies....
Hotel, restaurant and banquet facilities in a castle setting that goes back more than 1000 years. All the rooms offer modern comforts: air conditioning, bathrooms with tubs or showers, hairdryers, satellite TV/LCD, telephone, Internet connection,...
Facing the lake with its charming landscape, Hotel Regina Olga is an old tradition hotel offering very modern services in a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The swimming-pool, the bar terrace on the lake and the restaurant in the garden make it...
Walking through the picturesque streets of the old town of Cernobbio Situated just a few steps to get to our delightful rooms. Passing through an old wooden portal you will have the pleasant surprise to find a lush green garden, where cleanliness,...
The "Villa Ciardi" is a hotel located close to the green hills of the City of Barzago in the Province of Lecco in the heart of Brianza, in a natural setting of great beauty, perfect to hold weddings, photo shoots, banquets and events. The Hotel...
The Hotel La Darsena is located on the western shore of Lake Como, in the charming Tremezzina. This hotel with view on Lake Como enjoys a wonderful location to admire the Bellagio promontory. Tremezzo is one of the main towns of Lake Como and is a...
B&B Casa Pini situated in Griante, 30 km from Como and from Lugano, facing Bellagio, ten-minutes walk from the lake. Casa Pini offers its customers three bedrooms-apartment with a little garden in quiet location away from traffic. The owner...
Villa San Fedele (3 Stars), a carefully restored Art Nouveau villa of the early ‘900 is located 10 minutes’ drive from Lake Como and Lake Lugano and 45 minutes from Milan (and the EXPO), in the broad and sunny Valle Intelvi. The villa is located in...
Orange House is the new comfortable and convenient bed & breakfast placed in Varenna, "the pearl of the Como Lake". Lovely Varenna, framed by the famous "manzoniane" mountains in the green of the cypresses and the olives, is one of the most...
The B&B is located in the heart of the historic center of Varenna at the end of the Piazza San Giorgio overlooking the Piazza San Giorgio and the lake. The lake is only 30 meters far , a short walk on the lakeside promenade leads to the ferry...
The surrounding landascape is well-characterized by a great variety of natural breathtaking views: the B&B is located at the feet of the Valtellina and Valchiavenna mountains, close to the Lake of Como and within the well-known naturalistic...
The family-run "Tornoallariva" B & B is the ideal destination for both a romantic and / or relaxing weekend away from the stress of the city for a holiday in discovery of the rich natural and cultural beauties of our territory. Our Bed and...
The Veronelli family residence is situated in the historic centre of Pusiano in a big courtyard where other families live, very close to the lake. The family is made up of 5 people -the father who is a doctor, the mother, a physiotherapist and 3...
The b&b cascina la cinciallegra , is situated on a hillside in a very quiet and tranquil part of Oggiono. It's very close to Lecco and Como, so serves as an excellent base for exploring the entire region. The house itself is beautiful and very...
We are in Magreglio in the province of Como. The“Ghisallo" is part of Magreglio at 744 meters on the level sea (Lake Como area). Details: private bathroom in every room, autonomous entrance at any time, autonomous heating in every room, private...
My B&B that i’m going to briefly describe is located in a quiet area in a beautiful lakeside town named Olcio that, in ancient times, it was called Olcium and even before Olium because of the large-scale production of oil: the presence of many...
B&B SOSTA SUL LAGO is located in Lezzeno, it faces the splendid panorama of Lake Como, a few kilometers from Bellagio.The ideal place to spend a peaceful holiday having all the comforts, while the more dynamic have the opportunity to practice...
In a peaceful setting in one of the most beautiful parts of Italy, just minutes from the world-famous resort of Bellagio, is located in the nearby Lezzeno, Bed and Breakfast " Nest on the lake." This architectural complex, dating from the beginning...
Lucia and Alessandro Manzoni are delighted to welcome you to their home, immersed in a splendid park a stone’s throw from the lake, where light and peace reign and where birds still sing their good morning, and they look forward to making your stay...
Our home is your home!....pleased to host you in our B&B: lake, mountains, great food and lots of gentleness are here to be discovered! Palanzo is an ancient small village, fraction of Faggeto Lario at 600 msl, happily exposed to the sun. The...
The B&B "A Casa dell'Architetto" reserve for his guests a welcome, an efficient service and a natural and hearty feeling of hospitality. It is located in Grandate, in a quiet area, in a townhouse few kilometers far from Como and Milan. he...
Coniglio Sulla Luna is a real bed and breakfast wellness oasis amidst the hills and lakes of Brianza, equipped with every comfort. A hill, a quarter of an hour from the center of Como, Lecco and Bellagio, the "rabbit on the moon" is the perfect...
The Bed and Breakfast Dolce Lario is located just few minutes from downtown; it is surrounded by the greenery of a large private garden where you can relax at the shadow of many fruit trees, pines and birches. The B&B Dolce Lario has a calm and...
The brand new B&B La Rondine Como is located in the heart of Como, in an ideal and strategic position. A point of departure to discover the wonders of the Lake of Como and many more. This entirely new house is equipped with every comfort and...
Casa Gentile B&B is located in a quiet residential area in Como and has the rare quality of being five minutes' walk from the historic centre; it also offer a free access to a large garden, parking spaces and a garage. It is located on the...
The appartment contains a double room with simple but romantic furniture, a wrought-iron bed, parquet flooring, oak-beams and a big private bathroom with a shower. Our guests have a separate entrance, a living room with a kitchen and a sunny balcony...
Located at the foot of the beautiful and picturesque valley Cavargna. Fiore Gottro is located in a quiet area, in direct contact with nature, And 'it surrounded by mountains and overlooking Lake Lugano and the alpine lake of the Plan, of which one...
The B & B "ROOM WITH A VIEW" was founded in spring 2012 by the idea to share with you the wonderful view over the city of Como, its lake, the Alps and the relaxing tranquility that you can 'enjoy dano our "paradise". "ROOM WITH A VIEW" is a...
The chambre d'Hote is in a house of 1800 end restructured preserving the originality. Can come for a romantic occasion and to become familiar with beauties of the " Valsassina and of the Como's lake ". We are to only 7 Km from Lecco, so can enjoy...
It's a place immersed in natural beauty, with unforgettable views of the lake. Here, inspired by our passion for nature, we created our heaven of peace, where we welcome you to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and meet new people. The sweet breeze of the...
The B&B - situated in the village of ORO - so call for the particularly sunny position - it enjoys of a stupendous sight lake and it allows to reach, though an attractive stairway that crosses the old suburb, one of the various beaches that stud...
Located in the beautiful Brianza, on top of a hill that overlooks surrounding landscape. Offers to its guests a wide and exclusive range of facilities that make the bed and breakfast unique. The bedrooms, elegant and individually decorated, are all...
Rifugio located in a very panoramic location on Monte Grigna at 1730 meters. Ideal for climbing courses and is a foothold for the wonderful climbing trails in the surrounding area, particularly Monte Grigna Meridionale (South Monte Grigna) aka Monte...
Located in the woods of the northern slope of Mount Cortafon, Rifugio Mottafoiada is suitable for those who love nature, the mountains, walking, hiking, mountain-biking. Recently rebuilt and expanded and it has: bathrooms and hot water showers, a...
The refuge is located in the Bergamo Alps FALC West, on the slopes of Pizzo Tre Signori (2554 m.) And precisely in nozzle Varro, at an altitude of 2120 m. It is a small shelter located between the iridescent gray rock, the blue sky and the deep blue...
The rifugio is surrounded by lush beech forests and beautiful larch that present the autumn hiker with a whole palette of vivid warm colours, and at the beginning of summer there will be astounding and beautiful blooming rhododendrons, heathers and...
Overlooking Lake Como, Residence Green Village offers rooms and apartments in a tranquil area 2 km outside Colico Piano. The property features a garden with BBQ facilities and tennis court....
Built on the grounds of Villa d'Este in 1814 by Caroline of Brunswick, Princess of Wales and future Queen of England, to house Count and Countess Pino, the Villa's former proprietors. The accommodations in this stately 650-square-metre (7,000 sq ft)...
Located in Mandello del Lario, with panoramic views of Lecco and Bellagio. The geographical proximity to many cultural attractions makes it appealing to cities like Milano, Como and Bergamo, while the possibility of hiking and walking in the...
What we love at Villa Làrio, is to create tailor made moments for you, whether it is a diner on the pontoon, a cocktail by the swimming pool, or a Grappa tasting on our historical Tulio Abbate speed-boat. Facilities include rooms with uncompromising...
Argegno's Residence Eden is nestled in a panoramic position overlooking the western shores of Lake Como. It offers modern apartments, each including 1 free parking space. The lakeside is a 10-minute walk away....
TORNOALAGO holiday flats, studios and villas are located in Torno in the heart of a truly romantic spot on Lake Como, the pearl of Italian lakes. Enchanting setting and heartwarming hospitality fine balance between traditional and modern comfort,...
Welcome and enjoy your Holidays on Lake Como, Italy at Residence Celeste! Discover and compare our holiday rental apartments on Lake Como (with outdoor pool, sauna 6 SPA, garden and a great lake view, ideal for families, couples, friends or small...
The residential complex is situated in the magnificent Villa Maderni restored carefully to its former glory. It’s the ideal solution for those who want to stay in a quiet place in the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle but still convenient...
"Coeur de Ville" is conveniently located in Via Centrale – (it should sound about Central street in English) the very hart of Bellagio downtown- only a few steps from the pier and to the many restaurants & boutiques. “Coeur de Ville" is...
We rent exclusive apartments in Lecco, Como, and in the Brianza countryside on a short and mid-term basis. Situated for the most part a short walk from the lakefront or in the heart of the old towns, the apartments represent an ideal solution for...
The built up area extending from the gentle slopes down to the lake, consists of several hamlets and groups of houses, whose names still remind us of the old roman lands.Its offers both peaceful pleasant and local entertainment. Worth seeing is the...
Locanda Valvarrone has being offering accommodation and hospitality to visitors and passers by for over 50 years. With past experience in the hospitality and restaurant trade, in 2007 Mauro and Betty decided to embark on this new adventure in the...
Camping between Lake Como and Lake Lugano. In the Intelvi Valley heart, at 800 meters above sea level, surrounded by rolling fields and natural woods, you can find “Campeggio ai Colli Fioriti", we are open 365 days a year. The property covers 30.000...
Located in the neighborhood of a charming village, at the edge of the famous heath of Orsenigo, which represents an area of 850,000 square meters of natural forest. The tasting of traditional cuisine is one of the most interesting experiences that...
The camping covers a wide green area that faces the lake and it is surrounded by that “arm of lake Como", as Manzoni wrote at the beginning of his masterpiece. Twnty-six tent spaces are situated at the limits of the property, in a more isolated...
Our desire was to create a few kilometers from Milan, an oasis of peace and serenity, in an attractive setting, that families and young people could easily and quickly, ritemprandosi from the labors of a busy week of work or wiping their...
The camping has grouds with light, water and dunpings Bungalows, 2 tennis courts, washing machines, cafè, restaurant and pizzeria open all year round....
Our farm is primarily beekeeping business oriented, with honey and other beehive products. Our farm, surrounded by vegetation, is perfect for relaxing weekends and as starting point to explore the beautiful Valsassina mountains, at the foot of Monte...
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...
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...
Just a ten-minute drive from Como and a half from Milan, peacefully nestled in the green hills of the Larian Triangle, meets the Farmhouse Cascina Mirandola. Within a natural park, between chestnut and berries, is a 1400s stone farmhouse recently...
Our farm is a small family business based in Valmadrera, Crocetta hamlet, on the road to S.Tomaso. All our products can be tasted in our small farm where our guests can spend a few hours enjoying natural foods in a peaceful setting surrounded by...
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...
Located in Breglia (780m), 7 km from Menaggio, it offers visitors a spectacular view of central Lake Como and the Bellagio peninsula. Inside there is a sculpture of the Madonna, carved in marble....
High on the road is the sanctuary of the Madonna of Peace, erected in 1659 to celebrate the peace of Pirenei, which ended the Thirty Year War between the French and Spaniards. Characteristic is the Romanesque hanging bell (sec. XIII), and in the...
The church dates from around 1614-1617. Noteworthy, are the walls from the outside, consisting of a mixed texture of stone and brick. The interior is richly decorated with frescos and sculpture....
The parish church of St. Abbondio rises isolated on the western side of the village of Mezzegra, with its majestic front facing the lake. It was probably founded in the 12th century in Romanesque style, then rebuilt in 1702 by local emigrants and...
The church of St. George is located in Bellagio, next to City Hall. It is contemporary with the Basilica of St. James, dating back to ' XI - XII century (dated between 1080 and 1120). Originally the apse and altar were facing east; but then moved...
First mentioned the thirteenth century, but excavations, have unearthed remains of a chapel built in eleventh and the twelfth century and rebuilt in the fifteenth century. The bell tower has been dated to the second half of the eleventh century. A...
With origins in the 17th century and remodelled later with an image of the patron saint on the facade by Bernardino Barelli. Noteworthy are the altar sculptures, frescoes, stucco, oil paintings, a Renaissance tabernacle and the wooden reliquary...
Although early in Christian origin, this church collapsed due to erosion at the end of the 16th century and was completely rebuilt in the Baroque style. Of note, are lavish frescos, sculpture wooden inlaid furniture and a stone font presbytery....
A series of chapels depicting Christ’s final journey to Mount Golgotha. The traditional 14 stations have been added to with a 15th dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows and are located in a rectangular square in front of the parish church, dedicated to...
The church stands on a hill, away from residential areas; It can be reached via a path through the woods and ends close to the facade; it is accessed from the main entrance facade and a second entrance on the eastern side. The church has suffered...
Romanesque in origin, but built on the foundations of a medieval church as demonstrated by archaeological excavations. Another testimony to its antiquity is the dedication to Saints Cosmas and Damian, doctors who were martyred in the fourth century...
The village contains this interesting church that dates back to the 14th century. It has a fine Romanesque bell tower and a decorated Renaissance portal. An ancient chest behind the altar preserves a precious reliquary, a nail of the Holy Cross....
Built in the space of ten years from 1766-1776. Characterized by a bright interior with elegant harmonious architecture. The walls are like arabesque allegories and symbols of the Passion (spears, lanterns, nails ...). The four corners of the dome,...
Located in the center of Lecco, this church was built in memory of the fallen of World War I. Constructed in the Romanesque Revival-style, it has horizontal stripes of alternating white stone and granite from the Chiavenna valley. The bell tower is...
The San Tomaso Park occupies the lower foothills of the ridge of Corno Birone (1,116 m), Mount Rai (1,250 m), Mount Prà Santo (1,245 m) and the Colma di Val Ravella (939 m). The park offers a beautiful landscape from just a short distance from the...
Located in a beautiful natural setting surrounded by quiet woods and stately lime trees, on a plateau halfway up the mountain Pìnzernone. The shrine is dedicated to a young martyr of the fourth century; who is always represented with weapons, in...
Originated in the eleventh century as a building with a single nave, then it changed to three in the following centuries. The church has beautiful statues, decorated with low and high stucco relief and valuable fresco paintings from the 17 and 18th...
This parish church rebuilt between 1725 and 1738, is a remarkable example of Baroque art. Inside, in addition to the frescoes of Luigi Tagliaferro, is a valuable painting of the "Madonna of the Seven Sorrows" and a wooden statue of Lorenzo Matieli...
In Gravedona traces of medieval times are found along the banks, there where the lakeside reveals a rare and beautiful church: St. Maria del Tiglio. Its architectural design made the 'Maestri Comacini' famous then and renders proud the people of...
Built in the Romanesque period, between the 11 and 12th centuries, but underwent many changes and expansions to its current appearance. It was the first parish church of Molina; over the centuries, the population of this village moved increasingly...
In the hills of Tremezzo is the town of Rogaro whose old centre consists of 18th century homes grouped around the Baroque church dedicated to Mary. The church houses the famous wooden statue known as the Black Madonna which is said to have been...
Outside of Lasnigo is the Romanesque church of Sant’Alessandro which lies on a slope boulevard flanked by an eighteenth-century chapels of the Cross. In ancient times the original church was built on a lower plateau. Then the bell tower was moved to...
The Sanctuary and the Convent of Santa Maria del Lavello finds origins from an old story. In 1480 water sprang suddenly from beneath an ancient burial place and soon got the reputation of being miraculous, therefore becoming a pilgrimage site. In...
Includes the Basilica of St. Vincent and the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist and is one of the most famous monuments of Lombardian Romanesque architecture. The building, dated 1007, stands as one of the first accounts of the organic form of the...
The shrine of Madonna del Bosco is one of the most famous sanctuaries devoted to Mary in all Lombardy, due to its link to Pope John XXIII. The shrine is a great example of Lombardy Baroque and it is placed in the river Adda’s valley on a hill...
Somasca in the upper part of Vercurago and the starting point for a religious itinerary tracing St. Gerolamo Emiliani’s, who shared his life with the poor and orphans. The path concludes at on a hilltop at the “Castle of the Unnamed" offering...
Located at the cemetery, along the old path leading to Lanzo, it is among the most significant monuments of Valle Intelvi. The church stands on a site in itself archaeologically interesting: during work to reinforce embankments Roman tombs of...
In 1688, a plaster relief of the Madonna of Sorrows kept in the small chapel of Lezzeno is said to have cried. And thus, in 1690 a Sanctuary was built in her honour. The work designed by Giovanni Battista Quadrio, was completed in 1704. Today we can...
Probably dated around the XII century. The building is located near the walls of a castle, a large complex built by the hands of Andreani. Over the centuries it has undergone several extensive restorations: the facade, remodeled several times, now...
The land where this shrine shrine now stands was once marsh close to the moat that surrounded the walled city of Como. It was barely habitable consisting of miserable hovels and shacks that led a dubious existence. In 1236 the canonical Erasmo...
We are part of the Anglican Church, belonging to the Diocese in Europe but we welcome all visitors of the Christian faith to our services of Holy Communion. These are held every Sunday at 10.30 am from the beginning of May to the end of October....
Built between 1723 and 1744 and consecrated by Bishop Albrici Pellegrini in 1764. The façade, in the Baroque style, is characterized by four pilasters and from the portal flanked by two niches and surmounted by a sundial. Above it is the date in...
Nestled in the woods of the Natural Reserve of Valle Bova, the hermitage is available to accommodate individuals, couples, priests, lay people, religious, who want to enjoy moments of silence and prayer....
The Romanesque church of St. Euphemia of Incino d'Erba is one of the oldest churches in the Larian Triangle, the province of Como and the Archdiocese of Milan. The church is located on the ancient road network that connected Aquileia Brescia,...
The church, that stands near the lake, contains interesting frescoes, and the outside is characterized by an open porch to the lake with a double lancetwindow and a tall stone bell tower. It was the church of the community, which remained...
Church built between 1910 and 1931 in Palanzo, a small village above Faggeto Lario. The short hike affords great views of the lake from a a nearby park....
The Stone of Preguda, a rock composed of granite ghiandone, is incorporated in the Church of Sant’ Isidoro. The Stone of Preguda, on the slopes of Moregallo, is a rock composed of granite ghiandone, from the Val Masino and is the most famous...
The Sacred Mount of Ossuccio is one of the nine sacri monti in the Italian regions of Lombardy and Piedmont which were inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 2003. The devotional complex is located on a prealpine crag some 200...
The parish church stands in the XI Febbraio square, near the baptistery, overlooking the renowned Venere Gulf, from where you are presented with an enchanting view. The church was built in the 5th or 6th century on the ruins of a watering place,...
Inside the church are interesting remains of 14th century frescoes and a series of frescoes of De Magistris of 1526. You can reach this sanctuary in about 15 minutes by foot walking up a steep mule track at the end of the town which is part of the...
It is one of the first of a series of churches that recall Sicily as many people that lived in these valleys were forced to emigrate to the the south in the 16 and 17th centuries due to poverty. Whenever they came home they made donations to the...
This parish church can be reached through an uphill street passing by the Baroque chapel of the Crocetta. The 19th century front is very elegant and shows a typical Greek design by the architect Bovara. Inside it hosts an altar dating back to the...
The Chapel of the dead to Crocetta is the oldest and most impressive votive chapel in Malgrate. With baroque architecture, it dates back to the sixteenth century and houses bones, probably of the dead from the plague. Not documented, the chapel is...
The church was built in the 11th Century but has been almost comepletely rebuilt in the 17th century. Inside there are splendid coloured "scagliole". In the Intelvi Valley the Maestri Intelvesi used a special material called “scagliola” or false...
The church stands on the lake but you can also reach it from the antique center via small alleyways and steps. Next to the bell tower the original Romanseque bell tower can still be seen....
Right at the beginning of the town of Castiglione, with the green Intelvi valley as a back ground, stands the oratory of the Madonna del Restello built in the 17th century to thank the Madonna for the end of a plague that had infested the valley....
The parish church is located next to the historical centre of the village of Griante. It was built at the beginning of the 18th century on the site of an ancient temple, that was probably consecrated by St. Felice, bishop of Como. The church has a...
Parish church built in the sixteenth century and later remodeled. The choir has a fresco by painter G. Quaglio. Next to the parish is the Oratory dedicated to Santa Marta with a fascinating frescoed facade in bas-relief from the sixteenth century,...
The monastery is located about 800 m above sea level, on the southern slope of Mount Galbiga, at the confluence of two tributary valleys of the stream Perlana, from which it takes its name. The place, evocative and isolated, has meant that the...
The church of S. Eufemia is located in a panoramic position on a rock cliff of the Sasso di Musso. You can reach it only by foot from the village Genico, by following a path which was probabilly built by the Romans. From the church there is a lovely...
This little Romanesque church is built directly on the lake and still preserves its original structure. Worth seeing is not only the sail bell tower, but also the several traces of frescoes on the internal and external walls, among which stands out...
This church was built between 1464 and 1474. Its bell tower still preserves pre-existing Romanesque elements. Inside, the church is richly decorated with paintings On the front of the church a large white marble portal shows decorations and symbols...
The parish church of St. Salvatore is located in the village of Vercana and it has a real breathtaking view of Lake of Como. The exterior of the church is very simple the interior, instead, has the most rich and beautiful baroque decorations of the...
Of Romanesque origins; and one of the most oldest parish churches on Lake Como. Its present appearance derives from renovations made in the seventeenth century. lnside: there are frescoes from the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries; a fourteenth...
Church built and updated from 1630 until the 18th century. Situated on hill top with view of Vercana and Lake Como....
Baroque transformations have virtually erased the Romanesque structure of this 13th century church, but there is still evidence of the Renaissance, as the silver cross Golden Giovan Pietro Lierni (1533), the wooden crucifix of the high altar, and...
Originating on a 13th century temple site, this 15th century church was dedicated to San Bernardino, a preacher who crossed Italy on foot preaching religious reform, social justice and working for peace. The last significant extension was completed...
In Gravedona traces of medieval times are found along the banks, there where the lakeside reveals a rare and beautiful church: St. Maria del Tiglio. Its architectural design made the 'Maestri Comacini' famous then and renders proud the people of...
Its origins go back to the Middle Ages of which only remains the gothic bell tower. The church stands in an isolated position, just below the village Aurogna. The view of the northern end of the lake, where the rivers Mera and Adda flow into Lake...
The roman church is surrounded by a large garden of plane trees. It is traditionally thought to have been erected over the site where the two Martyrs were tortured to death and then buried. It is believed that their bodies were found towards the...
The pastoral visit made by Bishop Ninguarda in the late sixteenth century to Brenzio resulted in this church dedicated to St. John the Baptist. At the time there were 450 parishioners. Within St. John the Baptist is the Oratory of St. Joseph. By...
The construction of the church began in 1791 and ended in 1823 requiring the works of several architects: Clemente Isacchi, Giuseppe Pollack, Giuseppe Bovara and Simone Cantoni. The church hosts a crucifixion of 1879 by Mosè Bianchi and a painting...
St. George, as with other holy warriors (Michael and Martin) was highly revered by the Lombards. The present church was built in the sixteenth century on the site of a former place of worship; it underwent other changes in following years,...
Built in the second half of the sixteenth century, this church was remodeled and expanded in later periods. Distinct for its large columns and the sixteenth round arches on the porch....
The church of Saints Peter and Paul was believed to have been founded in the eleventh century by Bishop Rainald and consecrated in 1095 by Pope Urban II, who was traveling to Clermont-Ferrand to call the first crusade. Over the centuries, the...
The Church of Saints Nazario and Celso is just a short walk away from the waters of Lake Como, near the harbor in the old town of Brienno. Some documents attest to the presence of a church since the end of the thirteenth century, the Romanesque...
This church is located in the village Nobiallo just north of Menaggio. The houses are clustered around the church which stands on the Antica Strada Regina, the antique Roman Road that connected Como with Alpine passes. The characteristic leaning...
The church S. Marta is of ancient origins. On the facade you can see the Roman memorial plaque of Minicio Exorato, a notable of the Roman empire; above it the town-arms. Inside the church there are some interesting paintings of the 17th century....
Temple of the Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Water Sports Prodigy. In a stormy crossing of the Adriatic, on the night of September 12, 1669, the family of Count Antonio Zancaropulo Berardo escaping from Crete, sought shelter in Venice. During...
Octagonal building with drum and porch hexastyle made following the discovery (1624) of the image of the Virgin now altar. Factory completed in 1630, but with following reconstruction (porch redone in 1742 and the bell tower in 1912). Outside of the...
The S. Cecillia Monastery, built around the middle of the thirteenth century, from 1270 was driven by the Lucini family and support of the Franciscans and the bishop Leone Lambertenghi. The building lies on the Roman walls of the imperial age,...
The parish church is located in the center of the country.Built in the seventeenth century, is decorated with prestigious and stucco friezes of Stefano Salterio (XVIII century) and also preserves works of painting and sculpture of the eighteenth...
Urio, the part of the town that lies south of Carate, is characterized by the Romanesque bell tower of the Saints Quirico and Giulitta church that stands close to the lake. Rebuilt in 1865 from an original Romanesque church with two towers and a...
The church of San Vincenzo in Cernobbio is located in the historic part of the town, in front of Tolomeo Gallio square, a few steps away from the lake. We can date the origin of the church back to 1150, a pastoral visit of Bishop Niguarda that took...
The current building was built on the site previously occupied by an older church: its construction began in 1593 and lasted until the next century (1617), when it became an independent parish. In the eighteenth century underwent a partial...
The small chapel is located in the historic center of Veleso, at the intersection of several streets. The façade is decorated with a fresco depicting the Crucifixion....
Executed in Baroque style (17th c.), with single nave and wooden altar piece dating back to the 1600's. On the left side is a bell tower containing five bells. Inside is the "Madonna delle Grazie" fresco of the Lombardy school, statue of the...
Occupying an enviable position high above the town of Como and Como branch of the lake, the church of Brunate contains a wealth of history and art. The centuries-old history of the church contains beautiful artistic works (the fifteenth-century...
The church of St. George is located in Bellagio, next to City Hall. It is contemporary with the Basilica of St. James, dating back to ' XI - XII century (dated between 1080 and 1120). Originally the apse and altar were facing east; but then moved...
The village contains this interesting church that dates back to the 14th century. It has a fine Romanesque bell tower and a decorated Renaissance portal. An ancient chest behind the altar preserves a precious reliquary, a nail of the Holy Cross....
The church, that stands near the lake, contains interesting frescoes, and the outside is characterized by an open porch to the lake with a double lancetwindow and a tall stone bell tower. It was the church of the community, which remained...
These are considered as one of the greatest Romanesque architectural monuments in Europe and are part of a single Benedictine settlement. Important note: the Church can be reached only on foot walking for about 1 hour through a mountain path (300 m...
The church was founded in 1300 by two brothers Hermits of St. Augustine from Civilio, a village above Como, on land donated by a family whose members were later buried in front of the presbytery. It is the only example of Cistercian architecture...
According to tradition, the church was built in the thirteenth century, at the behest of a crusader returning from the Holy Land. According to another legend, the church was built on a refuge belonging to the order of the Templars. Positioned on a...
Built in 1576 by St Charles Borromeo as a temple for the nearby convent of Capuchin Friars. It contains one of the most collections of art in Lecco: nine glass houses containing compositions of polychrome wax that represent the seven scenes from the...
The parish church of Saints Nazaro Celso with the black-white Gothic front, was built in 1348 by Giovanni Ugo di Campione and architects from the valley Intelvi. The church has some beautiful rose windows and frescoes of the Lombard school. The...
Its origins go back to the Middle Ages of which only remains the gothic bell tower. The church stands in an isolated position, just below the village Aurogna. The view of the northern end of the lake, where the rivers Mera and Adda flow into Lake...
The church was built in a dominating position overlooking the lake and the mouths of the river Adda and the river Mera and the plain called Pian di Spagna. The church became parish church in 1480. Inside it has many frescoes some by Aurelio Luini,...
The church stands on a hill that dominates the valley. The current building is the result of a series of operations occurred over the centuries. Rebuilt on top of the pre-existing building, in the 16th century the church was formed of only one...
The construction of the church began in 1791 and ended in 1823 requiring the works of several architects: Clemente Isacchi, Giuseppe Pollack, Giuseppe Bovara and Simone Cantoni. The church hosts a crucifixion of 1879 by Mosè Bianchi and a painting...
The church stands in the beautiful small square of the village Barna. It was built as a Parish church in 1636. The inside presents itself with one nave and three side chapels....
Situated in the hamlet of Vignola, along the ancient Via Regina, it preserves its ancient structure in bare stone decorated with small arches. The exterior has remains of Renaissance and late Gothic frescos. The interior is divided into two naves...
Next to Lenno’s parish church is the baptistery, dating back to the second half of the 11th century and dedicated to St. John the Evangelist. The outside is simple and plain, with a square bell-tower and an apse on the north side. On the left side...
This Romanesque church with emblematic bell tower was once a lodging for pilgrims making their way to Rome along Lake Como’s western shore. The history of the church has always been bound with contiguous ancient medieval hospice. The single nave...
Parish church of Argegno made with Moltrasio stone in the Neo-romanic Style. A construction in neo-Romanesque style with a gabled facade enhanced by a rose window depicting saints. On the front of the church is a mosaic of the four Evangelists, the...
Located in the middle of the walled town, the church was built between the 11th to the end of the 13th century and was possibly the first cathedral in Como. It features a complex planimetry including three short naves, provided with women's...
This little Romanesque church is built directly on the lake and still preserves its original structure. Worth seeing is not only the sail bell tower, but also the several traces of frescoes on the internal and external walls, among which stands out...
One of the finest examples of Lombard-Romanesque with an intact apse. The parish Church of San Giacomo (St. James) dates back to the 12th century. The rest of the structure has undergone numerous restorations, especially during the 18th century....
Built on a structure dedicated to Mercury and pagan cults. The first bishop of Como Felice changed the temple dedicated to a Christian church, in which he placed the mortal remains of Carpoforo. Located on the ancient Roman road connecting Como to...
Considered one of the most important Lombard Romanesque monument of its kind. Inside it holds frescoes of the 15th and 16th centuries. The building has an octagonal plan and a semicircular apse dating back to the 11th century, although some elements...
Believed to be the site of a miracle where a fresco of the Madonna and child shed tears. The Sanctuary is located along the main road just past the ridge over the river Albano. It dates back to the period a miracle happened in 1553. According to the...
A simple, hut-like church, interrupted only by two slits and, at the top by a cross window. The church S. Maria in Martinico rises in a slightly elevated position compared with the center of Dongo. Below, the simple portal opens up with a architrave...
The parish church of St. Abbondio rises isolated on the western side of the village of Mezzegra, with its majestic front facing the lake. It was probably founded in the 12th century in Romanesque style, then rebuilt in 1702 by local emigrants and...
The parish church stands in the XI Febbraio square, near the baptistery, overlooking the renowned Venere Gulf, from where you are presented with an enchanting view. The church was built in the 5th or 6th century on the ruins of a watering place,...
Located right on the lake in the village of Tremezzo, the church began construction in 1775 and completed in 1896. The inside of the church was painted by Luigi Tagliaferri, who did all the paintings of the chorus and of the vault. The walls were...
This sanctuary is part of a series of shrines along a one kilometer cobble stoned walkway. The shrines depict scenes of the Madonna’s and Christ’s life and are represented by frescos and natural size statues made of stucco and terracotta. The...
Near the top of the Ghisallo pass stands the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo. Its name, according to the legend, comes from a certain "Ghisallo" who, in the Middle Ages, near the pass was attacked by bandits. He made a vow to the Madonna to...
This is one of the oldest churches in the Lake Como area and the oldest one in Varenna. Dated back at the 11th century, this Church is defined by the Belfry built toward the lake, as usual at that time, and it keeps inside few frescoes from the 14th...
An omni-present feature of Lake Como’s skyline is the Como Cathedral with its white marble facade and imposing dome. The interior is equally spectacular boasting elaborate altar paintings, gargoyles and a magnificent dome. Como Cathedral (Italian:...
The Piona Priory or Piona Abbey, is a religious complex on the Lecco bank of Lake Como in the territory of the municipality of Colico, northern Italy. The abbey is set at the top of a small peninsula, the Olgiasca, which – like a crooked finger –...
A perfect morning or afternoon hike with stunning views of Lake Como. San Martino is Lake Como’s most famous mountain church perched on a top a cliff above the town of Griante. Its official name is "Santuario Della Madonna delle Grazie di San...
The extraordinary Romanesque church of S. Maria del Tiglio, that stands approximately 800 m left of the boat dock. It is one of the most important Romanesque buildings of the province. Built in the XII century it preserves precious frescoes and a...
Consecrated on 1313, the parish church of San Giorgio is a small masterpiece of the 14th century Lombardy architecture. Located in the main square, this is a basilica with nave and two aisles embellished by a rose window and a fresco portraying...