castles-and-ruins near Rifugio S.E.L. Rocca Locatelli
At our holiday farm we offer the possibility to stay at the Maggiociondolo mountain hut. The building, which recently underwent reconstruction, is divided into two apartments, each with its own independent entrance. The mountain hut, made with...
Nestled in the green hills, the Prato of Fireflies is a small farmhouse in Torre de 'Busi offering relaxing holidays and simplicity. Surrounded by a landscape rich in history, it is suitable for all those who want to find once evocative atmosphere...
Agriturismo “La Grignetta" is an ancient farmhouse that has been recovered, completely renewed and widened, according to the most modern and eco-friendly means. The materials chosen for the building, the local stones and a prestigious wood are the...
Set on the foothills of Grignetta and Grignone, our farmhouse, dating back to the nineteenth century, it has been restored maintaining the structure as it was originally: stone walls, vaults and beams of antique wood. Inside there is a cozy dining...
An oasis of calm and serenity, to relax, to be in contact with nature and appreciate beautiful landscapes. A beautiful and comfortable, ideal starting point for walks in the beautiful mountains Lecco or for visits to romantic locations that arise on...
Next to the beautiful Adda river, land of bird-watching, and in front of the famous Sanctuary of Madonna del Lavello, there is our farmhouse, built in 1489, inside Adda north Park; you can also find an old country house partly renewed last year, to...
"Cascina Cornella" is a farmstead dating back to the xx century : it was used both as a house and a stable, since it stands along one of the old paths which connected Cremeno to Culmine San Pietro before the provincial road (SP 64 - strada...
Located in the Lombardia region in the mountains of Valsassina mt. 1000, near the ski slopes of Bobbio and Artavaggio in a town called Concenedo fraction of Barzio very close to Lecco, on Lake Como, Milan and the Brianza. The farm is an organic farm...
Alpine Star farm holidays and manége was born in the first place from a life philosophy rewarding the love towards nature and animals in the charming place of Culmine Saint Peter - Cremeno. The managers, Barbara and Perry, will receive you with...
Prisma farm has been active for over 30 years in the territories of the area. Just a short drive from Lake of Lecco, it's certainly one of the most beautiful places in Alta Brianza. Plunged into the woods of the hills that go up to Mount Regina and...
The farm Antica Cascina Costa is located in the town of Monte Marenzo, in the small Valle San Martino, located between the towns of Bergamo and Lecco. Monte Marenzo is about 500 meters high with beautiful landscapes, forests and hills, meadows and...
The farm Costa del Palio is owned by the goverment of Lombardy, it began as a structure that complements the existing pasture used in the summer months to support the herds, with grazing pastures that occupy 15 acres of land. This region is watched...
The agriturismo “Costa Coldara" is pleased to surprise their guests with the best dishes of meat, vegetarian dishes and recipes regional and national. In the kitchen our chefs put their art to the test to satisfy even the most sensitive of palates....
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...
Agriturismo La possa azienda agricola agrituristica si trova in Lombardia tra le montagne della Valsassina a mt. 1000, vicino ai campi di sci di Bobbio e Artavaggio in un paesino chiamato Concenedo, frazione di Barzio a due passi da: Lecco, il lago...
The farm Cascina Bioclimatic Coldognetta serves tasty dishes made with products of the underbrush and nature, always following the natural seasonality of each food. All dishes are designed in every detail to offer dishes with unique flavors. We...
The Tower is located on a rocky outcrop above the village of Spurano and it was an ancient watchtower, which probably dates back to the 12th century. The fortified structure, included in the difensive system of the Comacina Island, was probably...
An ancient palace of the seventeenth century. It belonged to one of the most influential families of Lake Como, the Brentano, who later moved to Milan and then to Germany. It is currently used in part as a city hall where the renown painter Giulio...
Volunteers of the Cultural Center Library Bellagio deal with loaning library books and organize various cultural events....
At Mount Cross Ardona (m. 1005), a path splits into two. On the left, is a wooded summit then down along a bumpy ride to the entrance of Castel d'Ardona. To the right, a few bends bring you to same point but the road is much easier (1h 30 'from...
It is thought the tower was built at the behest of Fontanedo Bernabo Visconti in 1357, on the defensive line of Upper Lake, but perhaps it was only enhanced an existing structure. It is located about 700 meters downstream of the village of...
Gate Tower is an imposing fortress, 40 meters high, built in 1192, on the initiative of the mayor Hubert de 'Olevano, to defend the entrance to the city of Como. In the fourteenth century the great tower was flanked by two other pentagonal towers,...
In the medieval center of Villincino, was a fortified town built in the late tenth century. The village was owned by the wealthy family Carpani. The town was destroyed in 1278. The small and picturesque district is accessed by going through a tower,...
It is a private building constructed on roman foundation with an irregular square plant. The building, which has crown walls with battlements to protect the round parapet, can be dated between 1360 and 1370. It is a typical castle-enclosure, which...
Fort Fuentes is a former military fort on the hill of Montecchio or Monteggiolo near Colico, northern Italy. It was built by the Spanish governor of Milan, Don Pedro Enríquez de Acevedo, Count of Fuentes, to defend the northern border of the Spanish...
Fort Montecchio-Lusardi is a military fort situated in Colico, in the province of Lecco, northern Italy. It was built between 1911 and 1914. It is the only Italian fort from World War I which has been preserved intact with its original weapons. The...
A must see--one of the most beautiful castles on the lake. It is a walled enclusure, developed around a squared tower with restored battlements and a real drawbridge. Additional attractions feature live falconry shows, an exhibition dedicated to the...
Trapezoidal shaped castle with three towers built by counts Della Torre of Rezzonico in 1363. It is described as a "castle-fence", fortifying an area of two thousand square meters which surrounded the town and the main tower. Today the castle is...
Baradello Castle is situated on hill dominating the valley like a stone sentinel watching over the town of Como and Spina Verde Park. The top of the tower provides 360 degree views of the city, the Alps and Po Valley. The fortification was used...
Placed on a hill overlooking the town, the castle was built in late Middle Ages to block the way to Valvarrone and it still remains a well-preserved tower, surrounded by ruins of ancient houses. The first proofs date back to 1039, when it suffered a...