museums near Chiavenna (Day Trip)

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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...

Our family run Restaurant is beautifully situate facing Bellagio and only a few minutes from the 18th century Villa Carlotta, from the Boat and Ferry Landing Station. With its romantic ambiance, our 19th century restaurant opens onto a large terrace...

Pleasant staff, friendly and familiar, excellent cuisine, pizzas, even at midday. During the week, menus work at a fixed price....

In a small quiet corner, well cared for in every detail, we offer lunch and dinner in intimacy, surrounded by the warmth of the wood of pine. A different menu follows the seasons, created to excite, where tradition and the good products of the farm...

In the hills above Dongo there is this historic wine cellar or cave that dates back to the fifteenth century where they always kept the good wine and typical local cheeses such as semuda, salami and local baloney in a natural constant temperature....

Easy environment, modern and bright; summer with outdoor garden, overlooking Forte Montecchio. Our strong point is the rotating wood oven. 20 pizzas in less than three minutes !!!!!!!! We offer our customers (lunch and dinner) a wide selection of...

The restaurant "Joy" is located within the park of Villa Olmo , the most celebrated and magnificent stately homes of the city of Como, which in recent years is particularly distinguished from other residences that overlook the lake to have hosted...

A few minutes from Lecco, Il Ceppo Restaurant is the location you are looking for your dinner or your wedding on Lake Como. Discover a cuisine that combines the flavors of traditional forms lariana contemporary haute cuisine, and left to conquer the...

In the high branch of Lake Como in the hills above Dongo there is the Trattoria Crottone, historic winery that dates back the XV century, where they were always kept the good wine and local cheeses like Semuda and salami and mortadella nostrani to a...

A cozy, intimate, quaint offering relaxation. For over twenty years and 'a historical landmark for the city' to spend hours in the company, defiladed confusion. the kitchen offers menu 'seasonal, for each and everyone, with the selected background...

Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Lake Como, a stone's throw from the historic center and in one of the squares with a view of the lake's most beautiful cities, Il Vecchio Borgo offers you to taste the local cuisine and dishes inspired by...

Living in the heart of the historic town of Como, Il Caicco, restaurant reminiscent of composition typical of a gulet, typical boat cruise of the Mediterranean. The rooms are characterized from furniture rich and elegant, will be a great backdrop...

We represent the true Indian tradition of delicious food and hospitality involved in serving food. Located at Via Borgo Vico 233, Como. You can design your food to match your taste. If you want mild, medium or spicy, just tell the waiter to dine -...

Located opposite Comacina Island, the Lido offers an environment suitable for every type of occasion. You can enjoy our specialties enjoying the breathtaking view that gives each day our lake....

The Hotel Grigna, situated in Mandello del Lario, a few kilometres far from Lecco and just 5 minutes walk from the Lake, very near the railway station and the SS36. The ideal place to relax and to enjoy some of the most beautiful mountain walks,...

La Canottieri is a charming corner of Lake Como. The resto-bar serves hearty breakfasts and aperitifs. It operates a service catering with sandwiches, hot and cold dishes and a wide selection of pizzas. It operates a service catering with...

All you can eat Japanese restaurant in Como. Lunches: 10.90€ . Dinners: 20.90€....

Village Grill & Sushi is located in Como, Viale Innocenzo within walking distance from the center, is the new restaurant with Japanese cuisine. The pleasant atmosphere and elegant, is based on a typical Japanese minimalism that makes it the...

Albergo Lario is located on the northern tip of Lake Como in the quaint village of Gera Lario, the most northerly village on the lake. Discover Italian cuisine that includes fresh home made pasta, meat and fish dishes that include a number of Lake...

Papo's Cafe wants to propose an innovative formula to be together nicely, with the opportunity to enjoy food, drinks and music, immersed in a simply charming and informal. Rounding out the special atmosphere could not miss the classic and famous...

A breathtaking view awaits you: from our terrace overlooking the lake, you can relax and spend pleasant moments, gustarti delicious berti or a drink. An old folk tale tells the story of Antonius de Phicani, called Ficano: squire narcissus, perhaps...

Over thirty years, continuing the family tradition in the catering Como. The venue is easily accessible from the historic city of Como, being situated very close to the walled city and one of the main entrances to the latter: Porta Torre. Our...

The restaurant which is magnificently run by the chef Pippo, provides friendly surroundings allowing you to appreciate your choice in this hotel even more: starting from breakfast through aperitifs and coffee-breaks down to evening supper. The...

We are an agricultural-fruit orchard with natural cultivation specializes in the production of jams, juices, syrups, sauces and condiments. The kitchen is our pride: in a homey and friendly atmosphere you can taste the specialties of the area of...

Savour the excellent cuisine and enjoy an unforgettable time on Lake Como. The residence has been recently restored and offers refined surroundings and beautifully appointed apartments in the heart of village Gravedona. A large Pizzeria &...

A simple and welcoming restaurant in Alba con Cassano, Via Mascagni, 24. We are husband and wife originally from Salerno, we have undertaken the task of restoration some years ago ', with a pizza takeaway to , in those years we have gained...

Albergo De Jean Restaurant is located in Garzeno is a small mountain village in the province of Como, in the Lombardy region, has more or less 900 inhabitants is one of the smallest municipalities in the province of Como. Garzeno, 662 meters above...

Gioya is a cafe, restaurant and pizzeria in the square camerlata; It is a place to relax before going to work with a coffee, or to have fun tasting to the aperitif with music and evening atmosphere for all companies. Gioya is a restaurant, bar and...

Crotto of the Camellias, located in the historic village of Stazzona, Vanzonico, offering a kitchen where genuine homemade polenta uncia becomes the main attraction. The hospitable atmosphere surrounded by nature hills will make you rediscover the...

Restaurant La Baia (La Baia means ‘The Bay’ in Italian) is located in the picturesque village of San Vito – Cremia on the shores of Lake Como. It offers an enchanting panoramic view of the lake and The Alps that you can savor while you enjoy our...

In the beautiful setting of Lake Como, in those of Argegno, between Laglio and the island Comacina, there is the Restaurant Barchetta. Nestled between the water and the mountains, between the boats and the pastures, the restaurant awaits you with a...

Sushi Genkai is located in Colico (LC) Via Nazionale, 105, a few steps from the waters of Lake Como. Offers the best Japanese cuisine in a modern and created to accommodate the customer looking for a moment of relaxation and enjoyment, in the sign...

Just steps from the beautiful cathedral and the famous Terragni, in the middle of a typical local street of Como.Our commitment and to seek the fresh ingredients for the preparation of our dishes, prepared in compliance with the Italian culinary...

Courtesy and quality are at home and we will offer you a simple, genuine cuisine where raw materials are absolutely seasonal to enhance aromas and flavors now forgotten by most. La Trattoria Rienza, bowling club with a bar and a pergola with vines...

La Pizzaccia offers appealing menus, designed to satisfy your craving for pizza. Large variety also from the point of view of the flour for the preparation of the dough! Come and visit us at our restaurant Via F. Delano Roosevelt in Como. The wood...

Osteria La Tana dei Pescatori specializes in fish.We take reservations, good for groups, good for kids, take out, catering and have a great patio for outdoor seating....

The specialties are dishes of fish, without giving up the goodness of traditional Neapolitan pizza. La Cornucopia reserve a warm and sincere in the picturesque setting of the city lakes; a refined setting with soft lighting and background music...

A cozy and quaint sushi place in the heart of Lake Como, to make you breathe the magical and oriental atmosphere, taking care of details from furniture to light trying to grasp the essentials and refined Japanese style. Sushi and sashimi very fresh...

Portovino is the place where you can taste, savor, satisfy your hunger and satisfy the palate. The commercial activity of the family Cornaggia began in 1945 and before becoming restaurant was gastronomy with bakery and wine shop. Besides a wide...

Trattoria Santo Stefano is a historical place laid down along the shores of Como Lake and is located in the old town center of Lenno, a popular resort on the lake known thanks to the extraordinary beauty of the landscapes and the famous Villa...

Family-run restaurant and Pizzeria. Located in the characteristic historical center of Bellagio, with a wide selection of pizzas, succulent meat dishes. In the heart of the old village, just steps from the Basilica of St.Giacomo and near the pier of...

Since the beginning of the last century people came here to enjoy a stay. Bellavista Boutique Hotel and Restaurant is a liberty style building, which has recently been renovated, and is only 50 meters away from the Brunate's funicular. From our...

Rosa dei Venti is located in Dorio, offers its customers an exclusive and sought after, with beautiful landscapes and views of Lake Lecco / Como. Ideal to spend relaxing moments and taste. We are positioned in one of the best areas of the lake, with...

On May 12 2010 Ristorante Borgovino opened its doors to the public. A tiny restaurant, only seven tables inside and two outside, situated in a quaint little Italian town called Varenna on lake Como in northern Italy. You will find several local...

Peach Pit, takeaway pizza and focaccia, offers daily pizza, focaccia, Panfocaccia, chickpea flour, tarts and other tasty snacks that can be consumed in the space set up in the room. Our shop, particularly attentive to young people, often organizes...

Located in Bellagio old town center a few steps from the main hotels and shops. Terrazza Barchetta offers you unique high quality services: the restaurant with its typical dishes based on lake fish and italian kitchen, the dining options for a quick...

The Market Place is a cozy restaurant with an atmosphere and an international flavor. A culinary journey, a thought that is expressed through two tasting menus, classic or gourmet, or the à la carte menu. The freshness of tastes and flavors, is...

The history of Crotto has ancient origins ... Since the '700 was used as such and, even today, the local preserves the charm of the typical taverns. The cuisine is excellent and offers a constantly changing menu, recipes typically Lombard with...

Located at the beginning of the road leading from the Grigna Pasturo, easily accessible on foot or by car, Crotto Castagneti is placed at the edge of urban and is surrounded by pastures and woods, in a quiet area full of spontaneous nature. Go to...

The Restaurant is surrounded by greenery, in a corner of old Brianza. The garden on the banks of the river Lambro invite you to get lost in nature or, in the evening take romantic walks. The dishes combine the ancient origins of the Brianza recipes...

Antica Osteria Casa di Lucia is the ideal location to spend pleasant evenings with friends, romantic dinners and for every occasion of conviviality 'of good wine and good food. It is possible to reserve the room for special events. Call us, we will...

The interior rooms are the classic expression of the typical trattoria of Lombardy, everything points to the flavor of the past, but with an eye to the evolution of taste in the tradition. Away from the clamor, Chef Aurelio delights the loyal...

Trattoria Il Barzaghin has continued to prepare those dishes that are know as "typical" such as tripe and cassoeula, cooked salami and mortadella liver. Relying on carefully selected raw materials, and drawing from the territory and from artisan...

The view when you arrive at Trattoria al Bosco is really unexpected. The riverside trails wind through the green of the forest. The owner welcomes guests in white butcher's apron, full of warmth and cordiality, the menu of the restaurant is full of...

The restaurant is obtained in a structure in the end of XIX century. The structure maintains the original wall and it offers fashionable vaults on brick (within sight of all) a vista. Trattoria La Scaletta in Cantù is composed by a main room with 16...

For over 40 years ,Restaurant Cascina Edvige run by the family Castagna, welcomes guests in a familiar environment. The restaurant, set in an old farmhouse, already in its characteristic entrance, a foretaste of the taste of Brianza tradition. The...

La Trattoria Edda, a warm, friendly dinning experience in the countryside far away from a chaos. Located in Cremnago of Inverigo, Via Roma, 97. La Trattoria Edda, five generations in catering. Mrs. Vittoria Romano Paredi (called Edda), is the owner...

The hotel restaurant Michieletto is situated in Valmorea, a quiet hill town, halfway between Como and Varese. The building, an old farmhouse from 1887, is completely renovated, with a welcoming and friendly environment. It has 15 comfortable rooms,...

The restaurant "Cavallino - Trattoria fishermen" offers a wide choice of fresh lake fish, because fish from us daily. The restaurant has indoor rooms and a terrace on the lake opposite the moorings of the ferry to Bellagio. It is the perfect setting...

The restaurant RE SOLE recreates the atmosphere of the end of 1700’s when in fact the "Sun King" was dedicated to the pomp and luxury. The whole structure revolves around the idea of ​​reliving a few hours for the taste and the environment of the...

Beccaccino is in the heart of the natural oasis of Pian di Spagna, in front of the river Mera which connects Lake Novate Mezzola to Lake Como. Here nature is still the master of the territory and marks the ancient rhythms of life. The natural...

Ristorante Poldo is located on the Piano Del Tivano at a height of 1000 meters, surrounded by greenery and tranquility, surrounded by pastures and woods. It has a large dining room and outdoor terrace where in summer you can dine surrounded by a...

Restaurant and banquet facility located next to an old monastery. Passone is on the side of Snow Hill Montevecchia, has a beautiful well-kept park, designed to allow pleasant breaks during ceremonies, functions and other events. It is a structure...

A triumph of scents, colours and mood that evoke the tradition of the territory with the incomparable pleasure of different flavours with a modern twist. The Restaurant "I Melograni" is located inside the Relais "La California". a wonderful oasis of...

La Vetturina located in Oggiono in the province of Lecco, is the ideal place for those who want to spend an evening with friends eating a delicious dish of grilled meat and sipping a good Belgian beer. The kitchen also offers exquisite traditional...

La Locanda, thanks to the extraordinary passion for authentic cuisine provides the customer experience of over 40 years of its chef, creating unique specialties with natural and strictly organic, earning in 1999 the prize as Best of the Capitol cook...

A strikingly beautiful and welcoming space that cleverly combines the elegance of modern elements to a rustic setting in which to enjoy the flavors of good food. With a beautiful garden it is ideal for every type of event, with family, friends or...

A few kilometers from the evocative setting of Lake Como and a few hundred meters from the Castello di Vezio, the restaurant "il Portichetto", combines the warmth of the welcome offered by the management of the family Greppi, and a rich menu with...

TRE recently opened, is a modern and sophisticated aiming to satisfy palates of the most refined clientele. It maintains continuous quality in the preparation and selection of raw materials, from pizzas to grilled items. Custom menus can be arranged...

Located in a refined old carriage house, this pleasant convivial meeting place, serves Italian culinary tradition. Born in July 1989 at the behest of Sergio Mauri, who has managed to bring Brianza a breath of fresh, obtaining important awards...

“Mom, what’s for dinner?" (who hasn’t asked that question?!). Mamma Ciccia shops every morning creating simple tastes which convey the message: we take care of you! And the pampering continues after an aperitif served in the wine cellar, with the...

The Sottovento restaurant with its wonderful large terrace faces the lake where it is possible to catch a glimps of Bellagio and the swiss alps beyond. Sottovento is a quite and peaceful location, where you can relax and enjoy only the sound of the...

A typical Mediterranean Restaurant planned for different kinds of events: in our "Sala Affreschi" (Frescoes Hall), a reserved and elegant room for business lunch or romantic dinners, you can taste the classic, refined Mediterranean cuisine whose...

Restaurant San Gennaro, a name you can trust, to deliver directly the flavors of authentic Neapolitan pizza, an appetizer of fresh delights of the sea, of spaghetti with homemade sauce, fried seafood and grilled fish, not to mention the sweet...

Dining options range from Italian, to gourmet burgers Sirloin of Irish Angus, to exotic dishes such as Thai Curry or salmon tataki. Great importance is given to the Spanish cuisine, which are offered many delicious Tapas and classic dishes, such as...

Turmeric Indian Restaurant, for all lovers of fine Indian cuisine, offers a quaint and pleasant where you can choose from an extensive a la carte menu or let yourself be guided by the tasting menu....

The Greenhouse restaurant (Le Serre), is a panoramic restaurant on the fifth floor; ‘Moonlight Restaurant’, open-air restaurant situated on the panoramic 4th-floor terrace; panoramic ‘The Turrett’, 4th floor panoramic bar, with large solarium; Bar...

The restaurant is located at the top of Imbersago, from which you can admire the hills above the village of Villa d'Adda in the province of Bergamo, on the other bank of the Adda. The village is surrounded by hills covered with brown and sawmills,...

Our first virtue is the love of food. Cooking is an art that is cultivated with patience, since early morning, when we try to market the best raw materials available. It is a slow search, difficult, sometimes engages more than cooking itself, but it...

Our clients have a breathtaking view directly onto the Upper Lario basin a splendid open-air terrace. This view also takes in the natural amphitheatre afforded by the surrounding Orobiche and Retiche Alpes mountains. The peacefulness of this...

Welcome to the Ristorante Pizzeria Il Faro, a few steps from the lake, in a pedestrian zone. It’s a special place where you can also take advantage of the wide veranda in the summer. Private parking available.We are a Pizzeria Restaurant, we offer...

A restaurant on the beach and perfect destination for those who want to spend a day 'away' from the usual monotony. Located directly on the largest and most beautiful beach on Lake Como, you can spend a wonderful day outdoors soaking up the sun with...

Located in the beautiful pedestrian square in Cernobbio, L’Onda restaurant and lounge, has a gazebo and a large open space overlooking the lake. The restaurant will impress you with a wide variety of delicacies: lake fish and seafood, as well as...

Trattoria, pizzeria and steak house, which maintains the spirit of the old casual and comfortable taverns. The balls of the lamps, the heights of the bathroom doors, and yet, the thick walled sheets oxidized cantilevered do recover the historical...

A garden location ideal for large functions and weddings. There is our long experience in organizing any type of event a large and beautiful garden shaded and flowery a large room capable of about 240 people in a single room and a large private...

Steak house inspired by Valtellina cuisine and traditionally prepared pizzas. La Locanda di Miro offers various types of cuisine to suit all tastes even the most demanding. In fact in our extensive menu you can choose from lots of delicious pizzas,...

Our restaurant is located in the romantic courtyard at the Antico Pozzo Apartments. Our guests can taste traditional dishes, lakeside specialities and the classical pizza. The menu changes according to the season so that that produce is always fresh...

Albavilla, just a few kilometers from Lake Como, in the beautiful setting of mountains and lakes Brianza, you will find an elegant and cozy place to spend pleasant and relaxing moments, tasting a 'careful choice of traditional cuisine, accompanied...

Offers products special and unique, starting from processing of lake fish and seafood (smoked, marinated and dried) to meat (smoked), pasta (ravioli stuffed with seafood) and many other specialties....

Fine cuisine that distinguishes itself by the use of raw materials of the highest quality and of origin, local and seasonal, wisdom and simplicity of preparation anchored to a regional tradition, and a culture of hospitality of undisputed level. Our...

An outdoor museum focusing on Abstract Sculpture with an exhibition area of more than 120 acres. The Rossini Art Site resonates in many ways with its founder’s desire to create a flexible, friendly and enjoyable place for families. At RAS, kids can...

A guided tour that tells the story of the radio that will provide insight and memories from the olden days before flat screen TVs and the Internet....

Ancient and modern printing, from mobile characters to computers is the theme of this museum. Here one can see antique-type lithographic presses, machines for the casting of the lead characters, the first cameras dating back from the end of...

Visit a century old mine and see the techniques employed to extract barite an important mineral used to refine sugar, in rubber, coated papers, pigments, glues, plastics and in protective materials against radiation. The material comes out the...

The baths date from the first century A.D. to the present day. Since the second half of the first century AD, the remains of Roman baths were spread over an area of about 1500 square meters. Thanks to recovery work in recent years, the baths are now...

Educational science museum that was inaugurated in 1917 aiming at providing educational tools for teaching science in school. The room that hosts the museum is painted with frescos inspired by nature and displays images of all Nobel Laureates who...

A series of sculptures and paintings of Italian and European artists, creating a veritable outdoor museum while respecting the area’s pristine landscape. The works have been created by various artists with the intent of both beautifying and...

The House Museum of Moggio was commissioned in 1991 by Maria Goretti who, donated the property to the parish with the stipulation that it be used to benefit the community. The Museum includes historical objects, old photographs, fossils and minerals...

Contains a collection of natural history (fossils, minerals, dioramas of animals and a butterfly collection), archaeological and ethno-anthropological material with a reconstruction of a "Casel ", the typical hut of Maggengo. It is the first local...

The Abegg silk museum is housed in a 17th century silk mill built by the lakeside in Garlate and surrounded by a mulberry grove. It shows discoveries, inventions and machines for silk production, from worm breeding to fabric. It hosts a rich...

The Civic Art Gallery is located at Villa Manzoni in Lecco and hosts a selection of works belonging to the Civic Museums of Lecco and counts four hundreds paintings and two thousands engravings, divided chronologically in thematic rooms. A very...

In 1818, Pietro Monti, came to Abbadia Lariana where he transformed an old building for felting wool into silk production. In 1869 he enlarged the building and he added a new one for the spinning of cocoons; the first of the two spinning machines...

Belgiojoso palace was built in the late 17th and early 18th centuries by the family Locatelli Valle Imagna. It was renovated in 1774 and sold to the principles Belgiojoso d'Este, from which it derives its current name. Since 1928, the palace has...

Built in 1905, the building housed the offices of the Land Registry, taxes and duties where the Lecco went to pay taxes until 1964--hence the name: Palace of Fears. It is now home to temporary exhibitions and the Section of Contemporary Art and...

Gallery space that promotes various forms of art to ordinary people, trying to combine accessibility and quality, local and universal dimension, past and present. If we want people to love culture we have to give them a reason to love it. During the...

Thanks to Giambattista Sommariva the villa reached its greatest glory in the 18th century, being enriched by art masterpieces and becoming a museum. Sommariva was an art collector and bought the estate at the beginning of the century; he enhanced...

Villa Manzoni houses the Museum Manzoni, the Municipal Art Gallery and the Library specialized museums Villa Manzoni, is a neoclassical building, dating from the seventeenth century, in which the residential portion is structured around a porch with...

The Museum holds records of the local history, traditions and customs. Several natural environments are recreated complete with plants, animals, mushrooms fossils and dioramas relating to the local fauna. The museum also has documents about the...

Positioned within the Grigne, at a height of 1300 m, the Piani Resinelli Mineral Museum Park is placed in a fascinating landscape. They are ancient mines, used from the 16° century up to now, and can today be visited in total safety. The guided...

The Toy Horse Museum is the first and to date only museum in the world dedicated to the horse toy. The Museum is located in what was once the stables of the famous trotter Tornese that in the fifties was more times world champion. In 1969, the...

Exhibition space for cultural events as contemporary art exhibitions, conferences, concerts and living-performances. One of the better known examples is MiniArtTextil—an annual international exhibition of contemporary art showing the best in Textile...

The Museum extends over a surface of 1000 square metres and its exhibits reconstruct the silk manufacturing process with an historical and educational approach. The visitor is given the opportunity to learn more about both the whole process and the...

The Moto Guzzi Museum is located in Mandello del lario, Lake Como, the original birth place of the Moto Guzzi Eagle motorcycle established in 1921. See many other models representing milestones in the history of Italian motorcycling. Complete the...

Como’s Archaeological Museum Paolo Giovio is housed in the Palazzo Giovio, and features collections from prehistoric and antiquity eras. The building, dating back to the late Middle Ages, underwent some changes in the sixteenth century by Benedetto...

This gem of a museum sits in a spectacular spot, adjacent to the chapel of the La Madonna del Ghisallo – patron saint of cycling – and 600 metres above Bellagio, offering spectacular views of Lake Como to the North and East. Together with the chapel...

What is today the Giuseppe Garibaldi Museum was once a residential building, which hosted Garibaldi during his campaigns for independence. Within its walls, is an impressive collection of dresses, weapons, documents and furniture of the...

More than two hundred navigational instruments are on display in this antique tower-shaped hous. Among the most interesting instruments in this private collection are a XVIII century telescope made in Venice, compasses and solar clocks of various...

The “Luigi Scanagatta" museum is of cultural and historical importance because of the number of birds specimens that was gathered throughout the years and its history. It was established in 1962 by professor Luigi Scanagatta, a well known...

Civic museum and gallery with artifacts and paintings from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and contemporary works....

The Volta Temple is a museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, a prolific scientist and the inventor of the electrical battery. Volta was born in Como in 1745, held his first professorship there until 1779, and retired to Como in 1819. It is one of the...

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