monuments near Pianello del Lario Beach
Immersed in a large peaceful garden just few minutes from the lake and small harbour, this is the ideal accommodation to spend weekends and holidays....
Our B & B has two double bedrooms and a double room with twin beds for a total of 6 beds. The double rooms overlook a large balcony with views of the lake and the mountains. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower. The breakfast, made of...
In a really panoramic position, on the upper side of the lake, surrounded by mountains, the B&B Alto lago di Como offer you a wonderful view and amazing landscapes. We are always happy, to give you an unforgettable holiday Just 5 minutes from...
On the north-western shores of Lake Como, in the new village of Gravedona ed Uniti, is the brand-new B&B LORI. In 2011 the owners opened their house to all who wished to spend a relaxing holiday in a warm atmosphere. Gentleness, smile, attention...
Only 50 mt. from the lake, the building is located in the centre of Dongo. It seems that the oldest part of the B&B was built around 1200; the part owned by the aristocratic Marta Gentile (who lived there during the II world war) is from 1600....
Welcome to our home! Our B&B is located in the historic center of Dervio, 300 meters from train station and along the ancient Sentiero del Viandante, just a few minutes from Varenna and Bellano, on Lake Como. Immersed in the silence of the old...
Returned to its former splendor after a recent restoration, Villa Stefy is to dominate Dervio, surrounded by a lovely garden that enriches making even more pleasant stay. Guests can enjoy a pleasant moment of relaxation in an oasis serene and...
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...
If you are looking for a place off the beaten track, with a lovely view of the lake and the clean mountain air, stop by us & you will be surprised by the tranquility, privacy and exclusive atmosphere. The prices include accommodation in a room...
The houses that you can't reach by a car road are always fewer. Where you can arrive only on foot there are not cars and noise. With few steps through the historical village of Oro you come down from the road to the natural balcony over the lake...
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...
The room are view lake and in the big salon there is a typical Lombard fireplace which will warm up the atmosphere during the winter nights. In summer instead, you can admire a beautiful panorama, while you relax on the big terrace....
Villa Lena, historic residence since 1936. A comfortable Bed & Breakfast for your holidays on Lake Como, near to lake and mountain, with affordable prices and friendly accommodation. Villa Lena Bellano offers country-style accommodation and a...
La Taverna Malanotte of Bellano, with wine pouring, offers traditional flavors in combination with a wide selection of wines in an environment full of past memories. Next to the apartment a typical wine bar in the "Taverna Malanotte" may propose to...
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...
A series of modern frescoes (2007) painted on houses in the town of Taceno that endeavour to preserve traditions, legends and history of craftsmanship and commercial work. Unlike their counterparts in Parlasco that recount the legend of Lasco the...
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...
Parlasco is one of the smallest Italian towns located in the Regional Park of the Northern Grigna in Valsassina. It is on the main road connecting Lake Lecco to Valsassina and joins Alpe Cainallo with Cortenova. Myth and reality are perfectly mixed...
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,...
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...