day-trips near Il Torchio

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Como is Lake Como's largest city where you will find shopping, works of art, churches, gardens, museums, theatres, parks and palaces. Places to go inlcude the Duomo, the Basilica of Sant'Abbondio, Villa Olmo, the Volta Temple and Museum, the Teatro...

Featuring free WiFi, Giardino Delle Camelie offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bevera. The rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units include a seating area for your convenience....

Locanda Osteria Marascia is located in a tranquil area in Calolziocorte, 5 minutes’ drive from Lake Garlate. This rustic-style property features stone walls and wooden beamed ceilings throughout and has a restaurant serving regional cuisine....

Sirena is located in Vercurago, 200 metres from Lake Garlate promenade. The Hotel features a traditional restaurant serving local cuisine and offers free Wi-Fi and free private on-site parking....

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....

Overlooking the River Adda in the basin of Olginate, the Hostel San Martino offers accommodation and overnight in a location of tranquility and nature, set in a historic building, "an ex silk factory," an industry that represents the history of the...

Affittacamere “Relais" has exposed stone and wood spaces and 5 luxuriously-furnished rooms, one different from the other and each of them equipped with any kind of facility. The central part of the structure is composed by a medieval sighting and...

Solo Sonno offers every comfort for those who need accommodations for entertainment, business, sport and culture both in town and in nearby tourist towns or the metropolitan area. Lies in the center of town, just a few steps from Lake Como, from the...

In the ancient town of Malgrate, overlooking Lake Como, surrounded by a centuries-old park with outdoor swimming pool, “Casa sull’Albero",a completely eco-friendly building, is composed of 12 rooms from 20 to 35 sq.m room, cinema, library and...

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...

Each room has its own colour, reflecting the flowers of the garden to give the sensation that the atmosphere of the park continues in each room. All rooms are fitted with writing desk, minibar, direct dial telephone, individualized air conditioning,...

3 star Hotel Don Abbondio in Lecco certainly makes the best accommodation for those looking for special holidays on the shores of Lake Como. Lecco and Don Abbondio: the most comprehensive option for evocative and atmospheric holidays in the land of...

The conservatory is a private room that can accommodate up to 16 people, cut out of the restaurant and the garden, a physical light-colored, ivory and taupe, beige and white. We reserve the room for private family and business meetings with the...

Hotel Griso is the ideal hotel, right mix between the hotel and the holiday business. A discreet and relaxing in a beautiful setting, in which these two souls come together and complement each other. Restaurant Terrazza Manzoni is a reference point...

A few meters from Lecco, Hotel Promessi Sposi is the ideal place for business meetings and relax in the perfect typical Manzoni style....

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...

Located next to Garlate, south of Lecco, this hotel includes free continental breakfast, wifi and access to lovely jogging paths along the lake....

Integrity, clarity of intents and high attention to detail are C-HOTEL architectural features: austere but not extreme, contemporary and yet timeless, calm but not ascetic, strong but not intimidating, smart but not ostentatious. The clear framework...

Red’s Hotel, the newly built four-star hotel managed by the family Redaelli, is located in the lush area known as Brianza Lecchese in the heart of the province of Lecco. The Redaelli’s, who have been hoteliers for five generations, provide guests...

Hotel and restaurant Le Torrette is located in the beautiful setting of the lake Como, very near beautiful Como. Enjoy comfortable accommodation in our rooms with a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains while enjoying the finest Italian food...

L'Hotel Parco Belvedere "Villa Nena", was built in the forties and is located in a panoramic and quiet area in the hills of Parco del Monte Barro, with great views of Lake Garlate, the city of Lecco and the Resegone and Grigna mountains. Easy to...

Located in the village of Carenno in a quiet, area near the foothills of the Resegone and enchanting views over the adjacent lake of Lecco and the lakes of Brianza while enclosed in the picturesque skyline of the Alps. It’s an ideal starting point...

In the heart of the Brianza, Arrigoni Hotel is an ideal reference for both the hospitality business, and for those who want a quiet stay without giving up the comforts of a hotel. The pleasant atmosphere that characterizes the Hotel can be seen in...

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-Restaurant I Ronchi is located in the heart of Brianza, a rich, fine and generous land. Just a few meters away, you can enjoy the beauties of its lakes, valleys, woods and green paths. "I Ronchi" hotel, is cosy and comfortable, with 18...

The Redaelli Hotel, located in the heart of the lush area known as Brianza. Each guest room is equipped with every comfort. All bedrooms are en-suite and all of them have TV, radio and telephone. Spacious suites are available for a more demanding...

The most spectacular way to cross the Alps is catch the Bernina Express from Tirano to St, Moritz. The train links up regions with different languages and cultures. This is not a rack railway and the train winds its way gently through splendid...

For 125 years now, the rack railway has been running along a picturesque 9 km stretch of mountain in scenary in the Monte Generoso nature park, from Capolago on Lake Lugano to the Monte Generoso summit at 1704 m. altitude. The steam train built in...

Switzerland on a smaller scale with 120 models of houses, castles and monuments in an open air park. The models have been recreated authentically with great attention to detail and include sites such as the Heidi Village in Maienfeld, the castles of...

A UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of a holy road and sanctuary on a “Sacred Mountain”. The path combines art and spirituality consisting of 14 chapels that recall the mysteries of Rosario, a pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages....

With renewed popularity of Jurassic Park’s movie series, this destination is guaranteed to be a hit with kids of all ages. Full size models abound along with fossils, maze and playground. Along its shaded route with intermittent ponds and lakes, are...

From the original James Bond film "Goldeneye" with Pierce Brosnan. The world's most famous jump – and with its 220m in height – a world record. This key scene was shot exactly here: Verzasca Dam in Ticino, Switzerland. Apart from "Goldeneye",...

These fortresses number among the finest examples of medieval fortification architecture in the alpine region. Bellinzona's fortifications, actually go much further back to a prehistoric settlement on Castelgrande hill, an are mainly the result of...

Situated in Switzerland about 10 kilometres south of Lugano. With its characteristic small alleys, old Patrician homes, valuable architectural monuments and its natural beauty, the lakefront position, Morcote is considered the “Pearl of Lake...

Swiss town located less than an hour away from Como on a glacial lake of the same name. Its Swiss-Mediterranean mix of cultures is reflected in its architecture and cuisine. Its main square, Piazza della Riforma, is ringed with pastel-colored,...

Just north of Lake Como located in the centre of the Valchiavenna valley. The town has a rich history exemplified by buildings and palaces with beautiful facades, doors in soapstone and squares with splendid fountains. Among the attractions: The...

Bormio’s origns are inextricably linked to its thermal waters which have been renown for their curative powers since ancient times. The baths at Bagni Vecchi, Bagni Nuovi and Terme di Bormio, are among the more noteworthy examples amid the area’s...

Resort town in the Engadine valley in Switzerland and host to the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948. It is a popular destination of the upper class and international jet set, as well as one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world. Due to its...

Located north east of Lake Como’s uppermost reach is the Valtallina Valley that is home to some of the most spectacular mountain and valley hiking, rock climbing and bouldering. The area is supported by a number of Rifuggii (eg. Gianetti) offering...

Located in an Italian enclave within the Swiss canton of Ticino and separated from the rest of Italy by mountains, is the Casino Municipale. With an area of 55,000 square meters it is currently the biggest in Europe. The futuristic building with...

A day trip to Milan from Como is only a 40 minute train ride, so if you the time to visit this historical city, rich in cultural heritage be sure to put it on your list. Counted amongst its more famous attractions is the Cathedral with a capacity of...

South of Como is this spectacular sanctuary that was declared part of European Heritage. Built between 1498 and 1510, it is one of the most important examples of Lombardy Renaissance. Designed by many famous artists such as Pellegrino Tibaldi,...

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