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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

At Caffe Mazzini you can always sit in the annex outside and observe the comings and goings from Como, in the peace of mind, enjoying a drink, a hot drink or light snack, or take a seat in the dining room for entertaining in a warm and inviting...

Bar, literary cafe, exhibition space in Valbrona....

Warm and welcoming place in the heart of Como, just a few steps from the Civic Art Gallery and San Fedele Square, ideal for lunch, for a drink or a dinner with your partner or friends. Stone arches, wooden ceiling with exposed beams and a spacious...

A real treat for the most discerning palates. Today this cake is produced in all the pastry shops of Mandello del Lario and is highly regarded in the region and not only thanks to the improvements made by professional confectioners, who with...

Cafe TimeOut is divided on two levels, one up-floor dedicated exclusively to Griglieria-Pizzeria-Restaurant, and one down-floor disco where live shows and live music. The restaurant offers traditional Italian dishes expertly revisited according to...