castles-and-ruins near Bitto Storico
A large rustic farmhouse has been restructured into comfortable new apartments, with all the modern conveniences and an artistic eye to detail. One appeal that differentiates Villadina Farm from many other vacation houses is its location: a tranquil...
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...
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...
A charming 19th century farmhouse, renovated and developed respecting the local architecture, positioned in the heart of the Pian di Spagna Wildlife natural reserve, 97 km far from Milan; such a unique place, ideal for a relaxing holiday close to...
Al Molin is located at the foot of Mount Legnone (highest peak of prealps) in a great location. Peaceful, quiet and sunny, it enjoys a splendid panoramic views of Lake Como, Val Chiavenna, Valtellina, Val Menaggio. Obtained from the restructuring of...
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...
Placed in a geographic location of great natural interest, into the slopes of Mount Legnone (2610mt) and 1 km from the shores of Lake Como, you can found "LA VECCHIA FATTORIA (litterally THE OLD FARM)": a charming renovated farm of 16th Century,...
"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...
Le Trote Blu, owned by the Airoldi family, is located in Valsassina, the beautiful backdrop of the Orobiche, a few kilometers awayfrom the city of Lecco and the shores of Lake Como. Our farm is the perfect place for horse riding and a relaxing stay...
Agriturismo Sociale Forte Di Fuentes is located within an area of about 34 hectares known as "Compendio di Fuentes" in the town of Colico (LC) at the edge of the Natural Reserve of Pian di Spagna. It stems from the desire to enhance and promote...
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...
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...
Originally a signalling tower, that later became a fortress as documented 1158. There is no information about the proceeding centuries until 1454 when the area fell into the hands of the Republic of Venice and the Adda River became the natural...
The Castle lies on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Como close to Riva Bianca and its namesake beach. Built in the Romanesque period, the fortress was at the focus of several historical events, like the battle between Milan and Como in 1124. It was...
Also called Tower of Barbarossa, stands high over Mandello dating from the twelfth century. The tower has been rebuilt over the years, but retains interesting architectural features like the arched portal, the remains of painted trophies and a...
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...
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,...
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...