castles-and-ruins near Rifugio Roccoli Lorla

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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...

Overlooking Lake Como, Residence Green Village offers rooms and apartments in a tranquil area 2 km outside Colico Piano. The property features a garden with BBQ facilities and tennis court....

In Domaso, in the beautiful landscape of north Como Lake, directly on the shore, is situated Residence Leggeri. The unique location, private beach, the large garden offers an oasis of peace and quiet place to spend your vacation in strict confidence...

This is a total new and elegant residence where you can spend your holidays in total relax enjoying a fabulous view of the lake surrounded by its beautiful mountains. Relax and realize your dream of a magic holiday in our residence. Here you can...

Argegno's Residence Eden is nestled in a panoramic position overlooking the western shores of Lake Como. It offers modern apartments, each including 1 free parking space. The lakeside is a 10-minute walk away....

The apartments personally restored. Elegant and sophisticated, but at the same time country and cosy without being stuffy or overly formal ! Original and Classic! Nestled in landscaped mountains with a breathtaking view over the Lake, Gittana...

All apartments at Villa Vinicia are individually decorated with modern furniture, new kitchens with dishwashers, large flat-screen LCD TVs, and free internet access. Bedrooms feature air conditioning and romantic wrought-iron beds. (one has an...

Villa Meridiana, available for rental for luxury holidays and vacations on Lake Como, is an elegant residence on the west bank of Upper Lake Como, in the quiet little village of Pianello del Lario. The solid architecture and elegantly classical...

Located in Dongo, you can enjoy mountain view and garden view from the room. Located in Dongo, Gamma Residence offers an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation features free WiFi. The apartment will provide you with a patio, a terrace and a...

Villa Paradiso, is an eco-friendly holiday house on Lake Como We are a small family-run wellness residence, located in a walking distance from the beach and city centre. Every single space is designed and furnished to make you feel at ease: alone,...

In the heart of Domaso famos town of Lake Como, Lakeside Holiday Resort, with it’s 8 confortable apartments, swimming pool, pool bar, kids play aerea, big garden, private parking, WI-FI Zone, BBQ, is ideal for those looking a central location...

"Oasi dei Celti" is located in a beautiful preserved area on Northern Lake Como. Facing South, our resort is a jewel dedicated to those who love our lake, nature and nice views. It is located a few kilometers from ski facilities, it offers dozens of...

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,...

The Broletto or "Town Hall" is the most important medieval secular building in Como. The building rises immediately northwest of the Cathedral; representing an almost unique example of the close connection between spiritual and temporal power in a...

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...

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