churches near Ponte Vecchio
Discover the captivating beauty of Lake Como, a must-see destination in Northern Italy. Sheraton Lake Como in the midst of it all, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Rhaetian Alps, the blue waters of Lake Como and flourishing gardens, is the...
Como Sweet Como is located in the centre of Como, a 9-minute walk from the lakeshore and the cathedral. It offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi throughout....
Antiche Mura Como offers accommodation in Como. Guests have access to a shared living area with fireplace and 2 sofas, where they can enjoy tea, coffee and snacks. The rooms have modern furnishings and share 2 bathrooms....
Dependance Villa Cernobbio is a house located in central Cernobbio, close to Lake Como shores. It is surrounded by a shared garden, and offers private parking, bike rental and table tennis facilities....
B&B Villa Olmo is just a few steps from the shores of Lake Como. This property provides free parking and a library of books for guests to read. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi, a TV and private bathroom. They include a washing machine, shampoo and...
Residence Picasso is set in Como, 4 km from the centre. Cable Car Como-Brunate is 5 km from the property. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. The accommodation is equipped with a seating and dining area....
Situated in Como, this apartment features free WiFi. The apartment is 1 km from Ferry Terminal. Private parking is available on site. There is a dining area and a kitchen equipped with oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in this apartment....
Located 9 km from Lugano and 19 km from Como, Borgo Antico offers pet-friendly accommodation in Pellio Inferiore. Guests benefit from patio. Free private parking is available on site. The kitchenette features an oven....
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, La Corte Fiorita Como is situated in Como, 800 metres from Ferry Terminal. Rooms have a flat-screen TV. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea from your terrace or balcony....
Featuring a traditional restaurant and a private garden with patio, Baita Carla hotel lies in a peaceful location surrounded by the mountains. The area is ideal for hiking and cycling tours. Guests at the Baita Carla hotel enjoy functional rooms...
La Vignetta is a small family owned hotel, which features only 9 rooms, consisting of 4 double rooms, 2 single rooms, 2 triple rooms and 1 family room. Our breathtaking terrace-view surrounds you as you wine and dine. Here guests can enjoy a...
Hotel Le Due Corti is a historic building with parking and an excellent restaurant. It is set just by Como's old city walls.Rooms at Le Due Corti are quiet and come equipped with satellite TV and ironing facilities. There is free Wi-Fi access in the...
Hotel Borgo Antico is located in the historical city of Como, a few steps away from its amazing lake and from the city centre which is reachable by foot. Our reception will give you all the information and the suggestions you need for romantic trips...
Unspoilt nature and a striking view of Lake Como form the backdrop to the Best Western Hotel Continental.The hotel is just 5 minutes from the railway station and the town centre, and is easily reached from all directions. All areas of the hotel,...
Conveniently situated in the city centre, a stone’s-throw from Lake Como, offering you fully-equipped rooms and flats for a perfect holiday. Car parking is also provided. We guarantee you quality hotel service with excellent customer service, at a...
Residence Diaz waits for you in a wonderful palace of the 1400s, located in the historical downtown of Como, well restored and contemporary furnished. Offering studios, two rooms flats, completely equipped with all comforts in order to make your...
The Residence Cernobbio is a new complex of 6 apartments: spacious studios situated in one of the most beautiful places on Lake Como, frequented by an international clientele in the field of fashion and entertainment who likes spend the weekend. It...
Roccabruna Villa was built in the eighteenth century on the shores of Lake Como in the village of Blevio and was later restored by the opera singer Giuditta Pasta.The house was a meeting place for many artists, composers and singers. A frequent...
Housed in one of the historic buildings in the centre of Como, Fontana Rooms is the ideal solution for those who love the tranquillity of the old city but at the same time want to experience the area starting from its heart. A stone's throw from the...
Located at the first floor of a building built in 1892, already "Hotel Cavour", in the central Piazza Cavour, the "Residenza Cavour" is an excellent solution for those who want to spend a few days holiday or a short business stay in Como. Is a...
One of the historical hotels on Lake Como, the Grand Hotel Imperiale is a 4 star Hotel Resort of great charm. Built in late Art Nouveau style, with a new wing reminiscent of the Rationalist style which originated in Como. The hotel looks directly on...
Marco's 3 star Hotel has been run by the Leone Family with care and devotion since 1991. Situated in a strategic position, close to Como Cathedral, Tempio Voltiano, Villa Olmo and the Funicular. It offers an enchanting view of the lake and most of...
Park Hotel Meublè in Como is the place you need to find rest, relaxation as well as fun and the opportunity to visit the amazing surroundings in a 3 star hotel on Lake Como in Italy. Just the accommodation you need in Como, the hotel is situated in...
Hotel Plinius is located in the center only a few steps from the most beautiful squares in Como as Piazza Volta, Piazza Cavour, and Piazza Duomo, this area, now only pedestrian, offers the best sights of the city: restaurants, pizzerias, bars, the...
“Less is more", especially when it comes to a hotel housed in one of the first buildings designed by the great Rationalist architect, Giuseppe Terragni. Re-opened after a complete renovation aimed at respecting the architect’s original vision, today...
Just a few minutes away form Lake Como, Hotel and Restaurant Valtellina is a comfortable place with every convenience for your vacation or business trip. Our restaurant with many different Valtellina traditional dishes offers a variety of choice to...
Located near Como’s Cathedral, Terminus was born of the complete restructuring of an early 19th-century palazzo, whose Liberty style and tasteful elegance, typical of the Lombard aristocracy, has been artfully preserved. In addition to revitalising...
Situated between Como and Cernobbio. A converted 19th-century villa. Perched on the edge of Lake Como. 4 star luxury. Welcome to Hotel Villa Flori. The hotel occupies an historic villa is one of the most beautiful on Lake Como. Built in the 19th...
Our small hotel is located on one of Como's most historically rich, most charming thoroughfares, which is full of high-quality restaurants and authentic bars. The rooms of the hotel - which started out as a hostelry way back in the 19 th century -...
Situated within the heart of the inner city and located only within a short walk of the legendary shore of lake Como, Hotel del Duca offers its clients the hospitality of a family run business combined with all modern comforts. Due to the recent...
Hotel Engiadina is located in the town center of Como, near the lake, and only 5 minutes walk from the train station. Near the stadium, the hotel has been completely renovated and is equipped with central air conditioning and parking for guests. A...
Hotel Firenze is a welcoming 3-star hotel located in a historical Neoclassical building, in the very centre of Como, in Piazza Volta – considered the main meeting point of the town and a limited traffic area ensuring a tranquil and social...
The hotel is situated only a few minutes by foot from the railway station in the historic centre of Como, ideal for a short holiday or business travel due to its proximity to the Swiss border. A little city founded during the Roman empire, more than...
Facing the lake with its charming landscape, Hotel Regina Olga is an old tradition hotel offering very modern services in a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The swimming-pool, the bar terrace on the lake and the restaurant in the garden make it...
Situated in the historical centre of Cernobbio, only 50 meters from the lake, the Albergo Centrale is a splendid construction of the first years of the 1900’s, entirely restructured to modern standards.At the restaurant you can enjoy traditional...
Housed in a farmhouse surrounded by a garden and located in the center of Cernobbio, just 400 meters from the shores of Lake Como. Hotel TerzoCrotto offers single and double rooms, equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, free, free Wi- Fi...
Avenue Hotel is a modern 4 stars hotel located in Como, just steps from the charming lake and the main streets of the historic city center. Completely renovated in the style and furnishings, Avenue Hotel is distinguished by its sophisticated design...
Hotel Metropole Suisse is in Como, between the Swiss border and the city of Milan. In the main square at the heart of the city it fronts directly onto the lake itself. The Hotel Metropole has been run by the same family, the Cassani family, for four...
The Hotel Paradiso sul Lago with Amazing View on Lake Como, Pool, Jacuzzi, Pizzeria and Free Car Parking is the ideal place for a stopover after a long trip or at the end of a boat tour on the Lake Como. The terrace has a solarium and an area with...
The "Vista Lago" Hotel is in the little historical village of Brunate, situated on the hillside at 712mt and overlooking the city of Como; it boasts a spectacular panorama of the lake and surrounding Alps. Only 100m from the cable car (funicular)...
The most distinct feature of the hotel is its Restaurant. The dining area is spacious and high-ceilinged, thus, creates an inviting ambiance. The menu is typical Italian cuisine with the mixture of local tradition. Rich pasta dishes, delicious...
In the center of Como, overlooking the lakefront, this historical Art Nouveau palace is composed of the Plinius building and the Pianella wing. An enchanting view of one of the world's most famous landscapes. Located in the heart of the city it is...
Our Hotel in Moltrasio offers you a relaxing holiday in Lake Como. High quality service, the best prices and a discreet atmosphere are a must for us at Hotel Posta. The 17 available rooms, well-finished in every detail, charming and classy, provide...
Housed in a farmhouse surrounded by a garden and located in the center of Cernobbio, just 400 meters from the shores of Lake Como, Hotel TerzoCrotto offers single and double rooms, equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, free, free Wi- Fi...
Facing the lake with its charming landscape, Hotel Regina Olga is an old tradition hotel offering very modern services in a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The swimming-pool, the bar terrace on the lake and the restaurant in the garden make it...
The hotel has seven simple-furnished and welcoming rooms with bathroom. A beautiful garden is at disposal of our guests to relax or enjoy a good aperitif. The restaurant offers dishes of the traditional cuisine it is weekly revised with a variety of...
Walking through the picturesque streets of the old town of Cernobbio Situated just a few steps to get to our delightful rooms. Passing through an old wooden portal you will have the pleasant surprise to find a lush green garden, where cleanliness,...
Experience the Hotel Asnigo, four stars hotel located in Cernobbio. If you want to enjoy the Como Lake, or you are looking for relax during your business trip, the Hotel Asnigo will be the right place. We will take care of you. In our restaurant"La...
The Interior of our hotel has been recently renewed, to make our guests ' stay even more pleasant. Our restaurant is available for, lunches and dinners or private business, banquets, weddings or special events. Contact us to get more information on...
CastaDiva Resort & Spa is a five-star luxury resort located on the east side of Lake Como, in the lovely village of Blevio, only 5 km from Como and 65 km from Milano Malpensa International Airport.The Resort consists of seven villas for a total...
Experience the splendor, the grandeur, the intrigue and the magic of Villa d'Este- an opulent hotel overlooking glorious Lake Como. Hailed as one of the best hotels in the world by Travel & Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Traveler, this...
Welcome to Hotel Barchetta Excelsior! Care and attention from the very first moment you step inside! All our professionality is focused on welcoming you and making you feel at home. Feel at ease in our rooms, where an elegant and comfortable...
Cà Profumo is a self-catering accommodation located in Como. The property is 800 metres from Como Nord Lago Train Station. Accommodation will provide you with a balcony and a seating area. There is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven....
On the water yet only a 5 minute lakeside stroll from Como's central piazza, Villa Gallietta is one of Lake Como's most unique and historic Luxury Villas. A 3 year renovation, finished in 2009, has restored the full artful splendor of 1772 while...
Built on the grounds of Villa d'Este in 1814 by Caroline of Brunswick, Princess of Wales and future Queen of England, to house Count and Countess Pino, the Villa's former proprietors. The accommodations in this stately 650-square-metre (7,000 sq ft)...
Built in 1790 and renovated in 1850 in a neoclassical form, Villa Geno located alongside the famous Como fountain, with a jet of water 30 meters high. It is set in a unique natural complex consisting of the Lake and the promontory as a backdrop....
Villa del Grumello is an historical mansion placed in a breathtaking setting: a wonderful park overlooking the lake. It's the ideal setting for small meetings and schools (from 20 to 50 participants) and social events, to be held also in the...
Residence Pila: the perfect solution for your stay in Como. We rent furnished apartments, one or two rooms flats with independent services (bathroom and kitchen) and heating system. A welcoming and quiet location for people travelling for tourism or...
Our house has a great location, we are close to the lakeside and a short distance from the historic center. We offer dining rooms and garden, it is the tranquility of single or double rooms, always at an affordable price...
Le Stanze del Lago is one of the recommended places to stay in Como. We offer our clients a comfortable stay in a beautifully refurbished building at extremely good prices. Our main aim is to make you feel at home. We have available 5 well-furnished...
Residenza XX Settembre is located between Cernobbio and Como 2 km far from the Lake, offers apartments equipped with every kind of comfort....
The Aparthotel Le Stanze del Lago is one of the recommended places to stay in Como. We offer our clients a comfortable stay in a beautifully refurbished building at extremely good prices. Our main aim is to make you feel at home. We have available 5...
The apartments of the Residence Como are located in an elegant building, situated in a quiet location at 5 minutes drive from the Villa Olmo’s Promenade, 5 minutes from Como’s center and 5 minutes from Cernobbio. International Chiasso Railway...
Located in the heart of the city of Como, the “Residenza del Centro Storico", (historic downtown residence), offers a unique accommodation in a charming 1600-building, from which fully enjoying the sparkling life of the old town section. The...
The residential complex is situated in the magnificent Villa Maderni restored carefully to its former glory. It’s the ideal solution for those who want to stay in a quiet place in the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle but still convenient...
PALAZZO DEL BORGO rents studios and apartments in the city of Como. Our company has worked in the field of tourism since 1988. We manage the Tourist Centre LA CAVA in Pognana Lario on the shores of Lake Como. We also organise the Meeting and...
Set on the shores of Lake Como, B&B La Cà De La Frà offers a spacious garden, free Wi-Fi throughout, and rooms with lake views. It is located in Gravedona's city centre....
B&B Le Rose is located down the road Regina from Como to Cernobbio, at the entrance of the village – located in a small and quiet side street. A characteristic building of the 800 renovated a few years ago by the owners of the house who took...
Valcavargna B & B is located in San Bartolomeo Val Cavargna (CO) via Trieste, 38. We have two rooms in a lovely attic, each with private bath, television and refrigerator in room....
Il Giardino Botanico where you can breath a warm and relaxing familiar atmosphere and where you can visit the extraordinary Lake Como, the evocative Lariane Valleys, and the nearby Switzerland. Il Giardino Botanico is located in a panoramic and...
The B&B at Sant Antonio Convent has been made possible thought the hardwork of Giampiero and his daughters Greta and Sofia. Through recent renovations and restoration they have created a place of unique beauty and style which they wish to share...
Come a casa B & B is located in an apartment on the 3rd floor (lift) recently renovated. Our B & B is located in a central area of the city of Como and offers the possibility of staying in a quiet and well served (bars, restaurants,...
Equipped with en-suite room, private balcony and free Wi-Fi, The Painter is located a short walk from the train station of North Lake Como and 200 meters from the shores of Lake Como and the bus station and about 40 minutes by car from Milan. In...
The brand new B&B La Rondine Como is located in the heart of Como, in an ideal and strategic position. A point of departure to discover the wonders of the Lake of Como and many more. This entirely new house is equipped with every comfort and...
Our B&B is conveniently located near bars, restaurants and supermarkets. Despite being centrally located, Via Vitani enjoys an atmosphere of peace and quiet and provides the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Take a look at...
Casa Gentile B&B is located in a quiet residential area in Como and has the rare quality of being five minutes' walk from the historic centre; it also offer a free access to a large garden, parking spaces and a garage. It is located on the...
Welcome to Villa Adelaide, a charming bed and breakfast set in an early XIX century house, nestled in a lush garden located on the hillside of Como (Italy), overlooking the lake and in the unspoiled nature of Parco Regionale Spina Verde. In 2013,...
The appartment contains a double room with simple but romantic furniture, a wrought-iron bed, parquet flooring, oak-beams and a big private bathroom with a shower. Our guests have a separate entrance, a living room with a kitchen and a sunny balcony...
In Como, one of the most beautiful lake in the world, overlooking the first basin of the lake, Bed & Breakfast Osteria Cattaneo will be your point of reference for a relaxing holiday and an excellent starting point for your excursions. The...
Welcome to the Luxury B&B Antico Chiostro in the beautiful old town of Como, near the well known lake and the most elegant boutiques! In a renovated old convent of 1200, B&B Antico Chiostro will host you in 2 confortable apartments: the...
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, La Canarina Bed & Breakfast offers pet-friendly accommodation in Como, 985 feet from Ferry Terminal. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet. You will find luggage storage...
The house is a log cabin restored to 600 meters high, surrounded by greenery with an excellent view of Lake Como. It is about 500 meters from the funicular that leads to the city center in 7 minutes. There are many opportunities for hiking and, for...
The B & B "ROOM WITH A VIEW" was founded in spring 2012 by the idea to share with you the wonderful view over the city of Como, its lake, the Alps and the relaxing tranquility that you can 'enjoy dano our "paradise". "ROOM WITH A VIEW" is a...
Welcoming atmosphere, friendly service and ideal location for trips and excursions. Whether you are looking for a cozy room and well-equipped, Villa Augusta has the right solution for you. The perfect holiday starts at Villa Augusta in Brunate. We...
The Bugone Refuge is a place for those who love the contact with nature in a pristine man-in Moltrasio, in the province of Como. A traditional mountain lodge where to take a coffee break and a restaurant that brings to the table dishes using local...
All the quality and taste of traditional cuisine from Lombardy. Homemade, low cost, simple yet tasty oriented to offer dishes of our regional tradition. Owner: “I wish to return the structure to its original function of Refuge and therefore I have...
Ostello Villa Olmo, the historical hostel of the city of Como. Over 50 years the hostel welcomes travelers from around the world. It is the ideal location for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the lake and mountains, while remaining in contact...
Welcome to Locanda Volta, your Bed and Breakfast in Brunate, near Como, located on a hill just 6 km from Lake Como. La Locanda Volta "B & B" is able to offer a warm and familiar, offering hearty breakfasts, quiet and comfortable rooms with free...
Located in Breglia (780m), 7 km from Menaggio, it offers visitors a spectacular view of central Lake Como and the Bellagio peninsula. Inside there is a sculpture of the Madonna, carved in marble....
High on the road is the sanctuary of the Madonna of Peace, erected in 1659 to celebrate the peace of Pirenei, which ended the Thirty Year War between the French and Spaniards. Characteristic is the Romanesque hanging bell (sec. XIII), and in the...
Originally a medieval church (XI century) but many additions and changes have taken place over the centuries. For several years it served as the parish church of Sormano, Caglio and Rezzago. The building, located at a higher level than the street,...
The church dates from around 1614-1617. Noteworthy, are the walls from the outside, consisting of a mixed texture of stone and brick. The interior is richly decorated with frescos and sculpture....
The parish church of St. Abbondio rises isolated on the western side of the village of Mezzegra, with its majestic front facing the lake. It was probably founded in the 12th century in Romanesque style, then rebuilt in 1702 by local emigrants and...
The church is located next to the parish church of SS. Quirico e Giulitta and is accessed by three steps. It dates from the fourteenth century and was enlarged with the construction of two bays in the middle of the sixteenth century. Noteworthy are...
The church of St. George is located in Bellagio, next to City Hall. It is contemporary with the Basilica of St. James, dating back to ' XI - XII century (dated between 1080 and 1120). Originally the apse and altar were facing east; but then moved...
First mentioned the thirteenth century, but excavations, have unearthed remains of a chapel built in eleventh and the twelfth century and rebuilt in the fifteenth century. The bell tower has been dated to the second half of the eleventh century. A...
With origins in the 17th century and remodelled later with an image of the patron saint on the facade by Bernardino Barelli. Noteworthy are the altar sculptures, frescoes, stucco, oil paintings, a Renaissance tabernacle and the wooden reliquary...
Although early in Christian origin, this church collapsed due to erosion at the end of the 16th century and was completely rebuilt in the Baroque style. Of note, are lavish frescos, sculpture wooden inlaid furniture and a stone font presbytery....
A series of chapels depicting Christ’s final journey to Mount Golgotha. The traditional 14 stations have been added to with a 15th dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows and are located in a rectangular square in front of the parish church, dedicated to...
The church stands on a hill, away from residential areas; It can be reached via a path through the woods and ends close to the facade; it is accessed from the main entrance facade and a second entrance on the eastern side. The church has suffered...
Built towards the end of 1300 to replace an existing chapel. The church, a single nave, built of local stone and brick, houses the remains of votive frescoes of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It underwent two periods of restoration: one in...
Romanesque in origin, but built on the foundations of a medieval church as demonstrated by archaeological excavations. Another testimony to its antiquity is the dedication to Saints Cosmas and Damian, doctors who were martyred in the fourth century...
The village contains this interesting church that dates back to the 14th century. It has a fine Romanesque bell tower and a decorated Renaissance portal. An ancient chest behind the altar preserves a precious reliquary, a nail of the Holy Cross....
Built in the space of ten years from 1766-1776. Characterized by a bright interior with elegant harmonious architecture. The walls are like arabesque allegories and symbols of the Passion (spears, lanterns, nails ...). The four corners of the dome,...
Located in the center of Lecco, this church was built in memory of the fallen of World War I. Constructed in the Romanesque Revival-style, it has horizontal stripes of alternating white stone and granite from the Chiavenna valley. The bell tower is...
The San Tomaso Park occupies the lower foothills of the ridge of Corno Birone (1,116 m), Mount Rai (1,250 m), Mount Prà Santo (1,245 m) and the Colma di Val Ravella (939 m). The park offers a beautiful landscape from just a short distance from the...
Parish church built in the sixteenth century and later remodeled. The choir has a fresco by painter G. Quaglio. Next to the parish is the Oratory dedicated to Santa Marta with a fascinating frescoed facade in bas-relief from the sixteenth century,...
Located in a beautiful natural setting surrounded by quiet woods and stately lime trees, on a plateau halfway up the mountain Pìnzernone. The shrine is dedicated to a young martyr of the fourth century; who is always represented with weapons, in...
Originated in the eleventh century as a building with a single nave, then it changed to three in the following centuries. The church has beautiful statues, decorated with low and high stucco relief and valuable fresco paintings from the 17 and 18th...
This parish church rebuilt between 1725 and 1738, is a remarkable example of Baroque art. Inside, in addition to the frescoes of Luigi Tagliaferro, is a valuable painting of the "Madonna of the Seven Sorrows" and a wooden statue of Lorenzo Matieli...
In Gravedona traces of medieval times are found along the banks, there where the lakeside reveals a rare and beautiful church: St. Maria del Tiglio. Its architectural design made the 'Maestri Comacini' famous then and renders proud the people of...
In the hills of Tremezzo is the town of Rogaro whose old centre consists of 18th century homes grouped around the Baroque church dedicated to Mary. The church houses the famous wooden statue known as the Black Madonna which is said to have been...
Built at the turn of the X-XI century, on the site of the martyrdom of Saint Fidelis (killed around 303-305) at the northern most endpoint of Lake Como (which was then not a separate lake). Curiously, building is located on the west bank of the lake...
Outside of Lasnigo is the Romanesque church of Sant’Alessandro which lies on a slope boulevard flanked by an eighteenth-century chapels of the Cross. In ancient times the original church was built on a lower plateau. Then the bell tower was moved to...
Small church dating back to the eleventh century dedicated to Santa Margherita and linked to the cult of the Saints Hermits Larian. Its location is strategically significant as a testimony to its military origin, in defense of the Valsassina and...
The Sanctuary and the Convent of Santa Maria del Lavello finds origins from an old story. In 1480 water sprang suddenly from beneath an ancient burial place and soon got the reputation of being miraculous, therefore becoming a pilgrimage site. In...
Includes the Basilica of St. Vincent and the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist and is one of the most famous monuments of Lombardian Romanesque architecture. The building, dated 1007, stands as one of the first accounts of the organic form of the...
The shrine of Madonna del Bosco is one of the most famous sanctuaries devoted to Mary in all Lombardy, due to its link to Pope John XXIII. The shrine is a great example of Lombardy Baroque and it is placed in the river Adda’s valley on a hill...
Somasca in the upper part of Vercurago and the starting point for a religious itinerary tracing St. Gerolamo Emiliani’s, who shared his life with the poor and orphans. The path concludes at on a hilltop at the “Castle of the Unnamed" offering...
Located at the cemetery, along the old path leading to Lanzo, it is among the most significant monuments of Valle Intelvi. The church stands on a site in itself archaeologically interesting: during work to reinforce embankments Roman tombs of...
In 1688, a plaster relief of the Madonna of Sorrows kept in the small chapel of Lezzeno is said to have cried. And thus, in 1690 a Sanctuary was built in her honour. The work designed by Giovanni Battista Quadrio, was completed in 1704. Today we can...
Probably dated around the XII century. The building is located near the walls of a castle, a large complex built by the hands of Andreani. Over the centuries it has undergone several extensive restorations: the facade, remodeled several times, now...
We are part of the Anglican Church, belonging to the Diocese in Europe but we welcome all visitors of the Christian faith to our services of Holy Communion. These are held every Sunday at 10.30 am from the beginning of May to the end of October....
Built between 1723 and 1744 and consecrated by Bishop Albrici Pellegrini in 1764. The façade, in the Baroque style, is characterized by four pilasters and from the portal flanked by two niches and surmounted by a sundial. Above it is the date in...
Nestled in the woods of the Natural Reserve of Valle Bova, the hermitage is available to accommodate individuals, couples, priests, lay people, religious, who want to enjoy moments of silence and prayer....
The Romanesque church of St. Euphemia of Incino d'Erba is one of the oldest churches in the Larian Triangle, the province of Como and the Archdiocese of Milan. The church is located on the ancient road network that connected Aquileia Brescia,...
Also known as St. Anthony, as there is a preserved relic of the saint that is exposed to the congregation of the faithful every 17 January. The church was an integral part of the Franciscan convent of Santa Maria degli Angeli, founded in Crevenna at...
The church, that stands near the lake, contains interesting frescoes, and the outside is characterized by an open porch to the lake with a double lancetwindow and a tall stone bell tower. It was the church of the community, which remained...
The Stone of Preguda, a rock composed of granite ghiandone, is incorporated in the Church of Sant’ Isidoro. The Stone of Preguda, on the slopes of Moregallo, is a rock composed of granite ghiandone, from the Val Masino and is the most famous...
The Sacred Mount of Ossuccio is one of the nine sacri monti in the Italian regions of Lombardy and Piedmont which were inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 2003. The devotional complex is located on a prealpine crag some 200...
The parish church stands in the XI Febbraio square, near the baptistery, overlooking the renowned Venere Gulf, from where you are presented with an enchanting view. The church was built in the 5th or 6th century on the ruins of a watering place,...
Inside the church are interesting remains of 14th century frescoes and a series of frescoes of De Magistris of 1526. You can reach this sanctuary in about 15 minutes by foot walking up a steep mule track at the end of the town which is part of the...
It is one of the first of a series of churches that recall Sicily as many people that lived in these valleys were forced to emigrate to the the south in the 16 and 17th centuries due to poverty. Whenever they came home they made donations to the...
This parish church can be reached through an uphill street passing by the Baroque chapel of the Crocetta. The 19th century front is very elegant and shows a typical Greek design by the architect Bovara. Inside it hosts an altar dating back to the...
The Chapel of the dead to Crocetta is the oldest and most impressive votive chapel in Malgrate. With baroque architecture, it dates back to the sixteenth century and houses bones, probably of the dead from the plague. Not documented, the chapel is...
The church was built in the 11th Century but has been almost comepletely rebuilt in the 17th century. Inside there are splendid coloured "scagliole". In the Intelvi Valley the Maestri Intelvesi used a special material called “scagliola” or false...
The church of St. Agatha is opposite to the parish of St. Stephen and is oriented to the west. It is a small building with gabled facade, two bays, two niches in the first bay, two chapels rectangular plan in the second and a presbytery with a...
On the ancient road that ran through the Val d'Intelvi, between Biazzeno and Dizzasco stands the parish church SS. Pietro and Paolo with its tall bell tower. It stands on a hillock with a wide view of the lake. The bell tower stands apart from the...
The church stands on the lake but you can also reach it from the antique center via small alleyways and steps. Next to the bell tower the original Romanseque bell tower can still be seen....
Right at the beginning of the town of Castiglione, with the green Intelvi valley as a back ground, stands the oratory of the Madonna del Restello built in the 17th century to thank the Madonna for the end of a plague that had infested the valley....
The parish church is located next to the historical centre of the village of Griante. It was built at the beginning of the 18th century on the site of an ancient temple, that was probably consecrated by St. Felice, bishop of Como. The church has a...
Parish church built in the sixteenth century and later remodeled. The choir has a fresco by painter G. Quaglio. Next to the parish is the Oratory dedicated to Santa Marta with a fascinating frescoed facade in bas-relief from the sixteenth century,...
The monastery is located about 800 m above sea level, on the southern slope of Mount Galbiga, at the confluence of two tributary valleys of the stream Perlana, from which it takes its name. The place, evocative and isolated, has meant that the...
This building is the parish church of Ossuccio and was built after the church bearing the same name, situated on the Comacina Island. It dates back to the 12th century and during the restoration works of 1959 many parts of the Romanesque building...
The San Eusebio church is located just before arriving at the village Peglio. It stands in a beautiful position, overlooking the lake. It is one of the most significant examples of the counter Reformation in the Como area. Inside you can admire the...
The church of S. Eufemia is located in a panoramic position on a rock cliff of the Sasso di Musso. You can reach it only by foot from the village Genico, by following a path which was probabilly built by the Romans. From the church there is a lovely...
This little Romanesque church is built directly on the lake and still preserves its original structure. Worth seeing is not only the sail bell tower, but also the several traces of frescoes on the internal and external walls, among which stands out...
Set high above Musso with stunning views of the lake is San Bernardo who’s origins date from the 1700’s. It is a particularly scenic spot, with the Albano valley behind it and the elegant pyramid of mount Legnone opposite with the bay of Piona and...
This church was built between 1464 and 1474. Its bell tower still preserves pre-existing Romanesque elements. Inside, the church is richly decorated with paintings On the front of the church a large white marble portal shows decorations and symbols...
The parish church of St. Salvatore is located in the village of Vercana and it has a real breathtaking view of Lake of Como. The exterior of the church is very simple the interior, instead, has the most rich and beautiful baroque decorations of the...
Of Romanesque origins; and one of the most oldest parish churches on Lake Como. Its present appearance derives from renovations made in the seventeenth century. lnside: there are frescoes from the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries; a fourteenth...
Church built and updated from 1630 until the 18th century. Situated on hill top with view of Vercana and Lake Como....
Baroque transformations have virtually erased the Romanesque structure of this 13th century church, but there is still evidence of the Renaissance, as the silver cross Golden Giovan Pietro Lierni (1533), the wooden crucifix of the high altar, and...
Originating on a 13th century temple site, this 15th century church was dedicated to San Bernardino, a preacher who crossed Italy on foot preaching religious reform, social justice and working for peace. The last significant extension was completed...
In Gravedona traces of medieval times are found along the banks, there where the lakeside reveals a rare and beautiful church: St. Maria del Tiglio. Its architectural design made the 'Maestri Comacini' famous then and renders proud the people of...
Its origins go back to the Middle Ages of which only remains the gothic bell tower. The church stands in an isolated position, just below the village Aurogna. The view of the northern end of the lake, where the rivers Mera and Adda flow into Lake...
The roman church is surrounded by a large garden of plane trees. It is traditionally thought to have been erected over the site where the two Martyrs were tortured to death and then buried. It is believed that their bodies were found towards the...
The pastoral visit made by Bishop Ninguarda in the late sixteenth century to Brenzio resulted in this church dedicated to St. John the Baptist. At the time there were 450 parishioners. Within St. John the Baptist is the Oratory of St. Joseph. By...
St. George, as with other holy warriors (Michael and Martin) was highly revered by the Lombards. The present church was built in the sixteenth century on the site of a former place of worship; it underwent other changes in following years,...
Built in the second half of the sixteenth century, this church was remodeled and expanded in later periods. Distinct for its large columns and the sixteenth round arches on the porch....
The church of Saints Peter and Paul was believed to have been founded in the eleventh century by Bishop Rainald and consecrated in 1095 by Pope Urban II, who was traveling to Clermont-Ferrand to call the first crusade. Over the centuries, the...
The Church of Saints Nazario and Celso is just a short walk away from the waters of Lake Como, near the harbor in the old town of Brienno. Some documents attest to the presence of a church since the end of the thirteenth century, the Romanesque...
This church is located in the village Nobiallo just north of Menaggio. The houses are clustered around the church which stands on the Antica Strada Regina, the antique Roman Road that connected Como with Alpine passes. The characteristic leaning...
The church S. Marta is of ancient origins. On the facade you can see the Roman memorial plaque of Minicio Exorato, a notable of the Roman empire; above it the town-arms. Inside the church there are some interesting paintings of the 17th century....
The parish church of S. Stefano is of very ancient origins whose original Roman structures have however been lost; in fact the orientation itself is in the opposite direction of its primitive setting. The church has three naves which, in 1899, were...
Octagonal building with drum and porch hexastyle made following the discovery (1624) of the image of the Virgin now altar. Factory completed in 1630, but with following reconstruction (porch redone in 1742 and the bell tower in 1912). Outside of the...
The parish church is located in the center of the country.Built in the seventeenth century, is decorated with prestigious and stucco friezes of Stefano Salterio (XVIII century) and also preserves works of painting and sculpture of the eighteenth...
The current building was built on the site previously occupied by an older church: its construction began in 1593 and lasted until the next century (1617), when it became an independent parish. In the eighteenth century underwent a partial...
The small chapel is located in the historic center of Veleso, at the intersection of several streets. The façade is decorated with a fresco depicting the Crucifixion....
Executed in Baroque style (17th c.), with single nave and wooden altar piece dating back to the 1600's. On the left side is a bell tower containing five bells. Inside is the "Madonna delle Grazie" fresco of the Lombardy school, statue of the...
The church of St. George is located in Bellagio, next to City Hall. It is contemporary with the Basilica of St. James, dating back to ' XI - XII century (dated between 1080 and 1120). Originally the apse and altar were facing east; but then moved...
The church, that stands near the lake, contains interesting frescoes, and the outside is characterized by an open porch to the lake with a double lancetwindow and a tall stone bell tower. It was the church of the community, which remained...
These are considered as one of the greatest Romanesque architectural monuments in Europe and are part of a single Benedictine settlement. Important note: the Church can be reached only on foot walking for about 1 hour through a mountain path (300 m...
According to tradition, the church was built in the thirteenth century, at the behest of a crusader returning from the Holy Land. According to another legend, the church was built on a refuge belonging to the order of the Templars. Positioned on a...
Built in 1576 by St Charles Borromeo as a temple for the nearby convent of Capuchin Friars. It contains one of the most collections of art in Lecco: nine glass houses containing compositions of polychrome wax that represent the seven scenes from the...
The parish church of Saints Nazaro Celso with the black-white Gothic front, was built in 1348 by Giovanni Ugo di Campione and architects from the valley Intelvi. The church has some beautiful rose windows and frescoes of the Lombard school. The...
Its origins go back to the Middle Ages of which only remains the gothic bell tower. The church stands in an isolated position, just below the village Aurogna. The view of the northern end of the lake, where the rivers Mera and Adda flow into Lake...
The church was built in a dominating position overlooking the lake and the mouths of the river Adda and the river Mera and the plain called Pian di Spagna. The church became parish church in 1480. Inside it has many frescoes some by Aurelio Luini,...
The church stands on a hill that dominates the valley. The current building is the result of a series of operations occurred over the centuries. Rebuilt on top of the pre-existing building, in the 16th century the church was formed of only one...
The construction of the church began in 1791 and ended in 1823 requiring the works of several architects: Clemente Isacchi, Giuseppe Pollack, Giuseppe Bovara and Simone Cantoni. The church hosts a crucifixion of 1879 by Mosè Bianchi and a painting...
The church stands in the beautiful small square of the village Barna. It was built as a Parish church in 1636. The inside presents itself with one nave and three side chapels....
Next to Lenno’s parish church is the baptistery, dating back to the second half of the 11th century and dedicated to St. John the Evangelist. The outside is simple and plain, with a square bell-tower and an apse on the north side. On the left side...
This Romanesque church with emblematic bell tower was once a lodging for pilgrims making their way to Rome along Lake Como’s western shore. The history of the church has always been bound with contiguous ancient medieval hospice. The single nave...
Parish church of Argegno made with Moltrasio stone in the Neo-romanic Style. A construction in neo-Romanesque style with a gabled facade enhanced by a rose window depicting saints. On the front of the church is a mosaic of the four Evangelists, the...
This little Romanesque church is built directly on the lake and still preserves its original structure. Worth seeing is not only the sail bell tower, but also the several traces of frescoes on the internal and external walls, among which stands out...
Main church in Lecco dedicated to the saint patorn of sailors. Its structure is in Neoclassical style thanks to the architect Giuseppe Bovara who worked on its enlargement and contains 17th century furniture, a baptismal font of 1596, Romanesque...
One of the finest examples of Lombard-Romanesque with an intact apse. The parish Church of San Giacomo (St. James) dates back to the 12th century. The rest of the structure has undergone numerous restorations, especially during the 18th century....
Considered one of the most important Lombard Romanesque monument of its kind. Inside it holds frescoes of the 15th and 16th centuries. The building has an octagonal plan and a semicircular apse dating back to the 11th century, although some elements...
Believed to be the site of a miracle where a fresco of the Madonna and child shed tears. The Sanctuary is located along the main road just past the ridge over the river Albano. It dates back to the period a miracle happened in 1553. According to the...
A simple, hut-like church, interrupted only by two slits and, at the top by a cross window. The church S. Maria in Martinico rises in a slightly elevated position compared with the center of Dongo. Below, the simple portal opens up with a architrave...
The parish church of St. Abbondio rises isolated on the western side of the village of Mezzegra, with its majestic front facing the lake. It was probably founded in the 12th century in Romanesque style, then rebuilt in 1702 by local emigrants and...
The parish church stands in the XI Febbraio square, near the baptistery, overlooking the renowned Venere Gulf, from where you are presented with an enchanting view. The church was built in the 5th or 6th century on the ruins of a watering place,...
Located right on the lake in the village of Tremezzo, the church began construction in 1775 and completed in 1896. The inside of the church was painted by Luigi Tagliaferri, who did all the paintings of the chorus and of the vault. The walls were...
This sanctuary is part of a series of shrines along a one kilometer cobble stoned walkway. The shrines depict scenes of the Madonna’s and Christ’s life and are represented by frescos and natural size statues made of stucco and terracotta. The...
Near the top of the Ghisallo pass stands the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo. Its name, according to the legend, comes from a certain "Ghisallo" who, in the Middle Ages, near the pass was attacked by bandits. He made a vow to the Madonna to...
This is one of the oldest churches in the Lake Como area and the oldest one in Varenna. Dated back at the 11th century, this Church is defined by the Belfry built toward the lake, as usual at that time, and it keeps inside few frescoes from the 14th...
The Piona Priory or Piona Abbey, is a religious complex on the Lecco bank of Lake Como in the territory of the municipality of Colico, northern Italy. The abbey is set at the top of a small peninsula, the Olgiasca, which – like a crooked finger –...
Located in the upper part of the village of Lenno. Once it was called monastery of Roncate after the name of the hamlet where it was built, but later it became the “Abbazia dell’Acquafredda" (the ‘Freshwater abbey’), because of a fresh source near...
A perfect morning or afternoon hike with stunning views of Lake Como. San Martino is Lake Como’s most famous mountain church perched on a top a cliff above the town of Griante. Its official name is "Santuario Della Madonna delle Grazie di San...
The extraordinary Romanesque church of S. Maria del Tiglio, that stands approximately 800 m left of the boat dock. It is one of the most important Romanesque buildings of the province. Built in the XII century it preserves precious frescoes and a...
Consecrated on 1313, the parish church of San Giorgio is a small masterpiece of the 14th century Lombardy architecture. Located in the main square, this is a basilica with nave and two aisles embellished by a rose window and a fresco portraying...