You can explore the city and its surrounding territory by following the footsteps of the characters in Alessandro Manzoni’s novel The Betrothed. On the shores of that “branch of Lake Como” lies Lecco, one of Lombardy’s most picturesque locations. Another must is a trip to the Isola Comacina, a small oasis of peace surrounded by the waters of the lake and accessible by boat from March to October. Trekking enthusiasts can enjoy breath-taking views from the Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, one of the nine Sacri Monti hilltop complexes of Piedmont and Lombardy, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then you can take a break for a few hours and take the cable car from the lakeside promenade to Brunate. Tourists looking for a cultural holiday among unmissable monuments, churches and museums can start in Como and spend a day exploring the city: the Cathedral, Villa Olmo, which often hosts exhibitions, not forgetting a trip to the Tempio Voltiano with its permanent exhibition dedicated to physicist Alessandro Volta. From Menaggio to Cernobbio, from Torno to Laglio via Bellagio and Tremezzo: every stop along the way is bursting with beauty and authenticity. The province of Como is industrious, but it is on the shores of its famous lake featuring picturesque views, charming villages, Art Nouveau-style architecture and enchanting gardens that over the years have captivated Hollywood and the countless actors who have made their home there. Walking around the lake, among villages, historic villas and superb views There are two other adventure routes: the Sentiero Valtellina, which is over 100 kilometres long, and the Sentiero Rusca, which leads up to the Muretto Pass (2562 m), the transit route between Valtellina and Engadina. Outdoor activities along the Adda River include rafting, kayaking and hydrospeeding. There are 40 equipped rest areas, it is not obligatory to walk the entire trail and you can also choose to use public transport. Along the way, you will come across ancient villages, agritourisms and wine cellars. There are well-preserved ones in Palazzo Pretorio, Palazzo Sassi de' Lavizzari and Villa Quadrio.įor cycling enthusiasts, we recommend the Via dei Terrazzamenti, a 70-kilometre-long cycle and pedestrian route linking Morbegno to Tirano, the Lower and Middle Valleys at an altitude of between 300 and 700 metres. A quiet town in the middle Valtellina, at the gateway to the Valmalenco, it rises below the Corna Mara massif.Ĭharacteristic is the tour of the stüe, rooms entirely covered with wood, from ceiling to walls, found in both peasant houses and aristocratic palaces. Sondrio has the discreet charm of mountain resorts, amid noble buildings and characteristic stone houses.
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