St. Miro Church in Sorico, Como province, is a little Church in Romanesque style of the 13th century. It’s at 319 meters above sea level on St. Michael hill. In the past it was dedicated to St. Michael and of the previous building there are some frescos of the 14th century and a single window. The Church in the 16th century was dedicated to St. Mir, whose body was found inside the chapel.
When Miro died in 1381, he was buried in the Church and the tumb became place of pilgrimage for the pray against the drought. From 1452 it has been subjected to renewals, at the and of 19th century there was the discovering of some important frescos under layers of lime of the medieval times and later with the destruction of a wall, the old access to the chapel was found.
A legend says that St. Miro came to Sorico walking on the lake on his cloak.
The Church is reachable by a muleteer from Antica Via Regina, it’s opened only for religious services.
Photos by Virginia Merlini, Valerio Carletto and Wikipedia
St. Bartholomew Church in Domaso, dated 1247 and probably built on a previous structure in Romanesque period is a building in seventeenth-century style, it has a single aisle structure and chapels on sides. From 1724 it has been subjected to renovations and transformations which totally cancelled the Romanesque style.
The inside keeps many artworks, for example a bas-relief representing The Piety of Rodari Brothers, an altarpiece of The Lady and Jesus between St. Paul and Peter of the painter and frescoes of the Chapel commissioned from the spanish governator Luigi Panizza.
Schedule
Everyday from 7.00 am to 18.00 pm
Photos by Murizio Moro, Alberto Borella, lombardiabeniculturali and wikipiedia.
The Santuario della Madonna delle Lacrime (Shrine of Our Lady of Tears) is located in Bellano on Lake Como, exactly in the village of Lezzeno.
According to tradition on August 6th, 1688 a local farmer on his way home was passing in front of a chapel where a round plaster image of the Virgin was placed. After saying his prayer, the Hail Mary, he surprisingly noticed that Our Lady was crying tears of blood. Immediately he ran to warn his relatives and the priest who then warned the bishop in Milan. Two years later on August 6th, 1690 the first stone of the Sanctuary was laid. In it there’s a niche above the altar where is placed the round plaster with the image of Mary.
The Sanctuary of Lezzeno rises above a panoramic hill overlooking the lake.
It has an elegant Baroque facade, simple and clean with a few decorations. Next to the church, on the right side, there is the bell tower.
Inside there’s a single nave richly decorated with marble (including the black marble of Varenna), stuccos and paintings. Behind the altar there’s a rich collection of votive offerings.
The sanctuary is surrounded by a large square accessible using two staircases. The northern one is enriched by seven tabernacles with modern mosaics representing the Sorrows of Our Lady.
From the sanctuary going up to the left along a wide cobbled mule track, it’s possible to reach in just a few minutes the Cappella del Miracolo (Chapel of Miracle). It was built in 1888 to celebrate the second centenary of the event. Inside it is the original shrine with a replica of the round plaster now placed above the main altar of the sanctuary.
A large indoor hall welcomes the visiting pilgrims, with tables for lunch and toilet, and at the back of the church there is a nice playground for the children.
The sanctuary is always open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Madonna del Ghisallo Sanctuary and Cycling Museum are located in Magreglio in the province of Como, on a hill which is very popular among bikers and has been home of many famous competitions; here there’s a beautiful landscape on Lake Como.
Ghisallo’s hill links Valassina with the high part of the Lake. On the top at 754 meters above sea level, there’s a small church: Madonna del Ghisallo Sanctuary. A legend says that its name comes from a certain Ghisallo, which was attacked by robbers and wanted a Church to be built there. It keeps important relics about the world of cycling.
Ghisallo can be reached by two sides, but the most popular among bikers is the road coming from Bellagio, which is the hardest one. It starts with an uphill which is 4 kilometers long, than there are 3 kilometers of flat road and a final uphill of 1,5 kilometers until the top. The total ascent is about 500 high-meters. Ghisallo’s uphill is known for some important competitions like “Giro di Lombardia” or “Giro D’Italia” for this reason Ghisallo is a popular destination, as it is patron of cycling. Near the sanctuary there is the Biker’s Monument, designed and made by the sculptor Elio Ponti.
It’s worth seeing this location to discover new beautiful spots in the nature while doing sports outside and trying the typical cuisine. The Museum, founded in 2006 by the biker Fiorenzo Magni, is dedicated to the bike world and for this reason it promotes this sport with all its values and memories. It has 3 floors and it includes a collection about cycling like the one of “Pink Jersey”
The museum is open from the first Saturday of March till the first Sunday of November every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm.
Rates:
Adults: 6 euros.
University students, bikers, Italian Touring Club’s members: 5 euros
Youngsters from 9 to 17 years: 3 euros
Photos by Paolo Bosca and Cycling Museum
The Civic Museum of the silk ABEGG is located in a spinning mill of the 18th century in Garlate, in a Mulberries’ garden near the Lake Como.
It was built in 1953 and it presents discoverings, inventions and machines used for the production of the silk from the silkworm to the tissue and it keeps a big collection of machines, to make visitors see the main steps of the production. The tour also includes a specific stage about weaving and another one which presents the news about cosmetic and biomedical researches.
The Museum also organizes practical activities, educational paths and it’s home to scientifics researches and promotion. In this regard, rooms are opened for reunions, meetings, concerts, shows, conferences, exhibitions and public or private events.
Upon reservation, the Museum offers guided tours with experts who tell the story collection “Voices from the spinning mill” explaining machines and silk’s utilization today and in the future.
Tours are also available in english or spanish.
SCHEDULE AND TARIFFS
It is necessary to book: prenotazione@museosetagarlate.it or +39 3319960890
Discover the Civic Museum setificio Monti
Photos by: museosetagarlate and lombardiabeniculturali
Santa Maria Rezzonico is a small medieval village near Menaggio, facing Bellagio and Varenna: it’s a fascinating location worth taking a walk for. Visitors can make a tour crossing many narrow streets and porches, until the Rezzonico’s Castle.
Rezzonico Castle, which overlooks the Lake Como, was built in the 14th century by Della Torre Counts and it is an enlosure castle, as it occupies an area of 2000 square meters and inside it had houses and the main tower.
They say that this castle has been built on the site of an earlier fortification, of which nowadays only the two entrance doors are visible.
Currently the Castle is private property so the insides aren’t opened to the public. It’s used for weddings of private events.
Photos by Sonia Poncia, Patrizia Aliprandi, Mauro Moro, Lakecomotourism, e-borghi.
The International Museum of Vintage Boats in Pianello del Lario, Como Province, keeps a collection of 400 historic hull between boats, oars, gondolas, fishing boat, hunting and smuggling, speedboats, ferries, catamarans, sailboats and 300 engines. It opened its doors to the public after a long time of 18 years, in summer 2018.
Founded by GianAlberto Zanoletti, the Museum tells the story of the Italian Marine, with the big library which keeps 2.550 books and historic journals.
The tour gives a unique experience which aims to keep memories alive and involve future generations.
The Museum offers fun activities for schools and historic narrations.
SCHEDULE
From Monday to Thursday: upon request
From Friday to Sunday: 14 .00 pm – 18.00 pm
TARIFFS
Adults € 6,00
From 6 to 14years, over 65: € 4,00
Free enter for under 6, people with disabilities, reporters, Pianello del Lario’s residents.
Groups € 4,00 (at least 15 persons)
The St. Agata Church in Tremenico has a history closely linked with the history of the small village of Valvarrone. Its origins are really ancient, as there are traces of its history in the parchment code “Liber Notitiae Sanctorum Mediolani” preserved in the Library of Duomo of Milan.
Over the years, many renovation and expansion works, strongly supported by the population of Tremenico, very devoted to the Holy Agata, have been made. In particular, said works have been supported also by citizens of Tremenico expatriated abroad for work (for instance: the altar comes from Venice).
The organ and the choir arrived in Tremenico in 1853 from Brianza, thanks to the generosity and the work of inhabitants.
Rassegna Organistica Valsassinese organizes several beautiful concerts and events into St. Agata Church, where you can find also many artworks.
The patron saint of Sant’Agata is celebrated with a traditional procession on February 5, involving civil and religious authorities and the people of Valvarrone, culminating with a solemn moment in the Church in Tremenico.
Visit also the historic village of Tremenico and the beautiful hamlet of Avano
Photo of the village by Paola Massari
The St. Agata Church in Tremenico has a history closely linked with the history of the small village of Valvarrone. Its origins are really ancient, as there are traces of its history in the parchment code “Liber Notitiae Sanctorum Mediolani” preserved in the Library of Duomo of Milan.
Over the years, many renovation and expansion works, strongly supported by the population of Tremenico, very devoted to the Holy Agata, have been made. In particular, said works have been supported also by citizens of Tremenico expatriated abroad for work (for instance: the altar comes from Venice).
The organ and the choir arrived in Tremenico in 1853 from Brianza, thanks to the generosity and the work of inhabitants.
Rassegna Organistica Valsassinese organizes several beautiful concerts and events into St. Agata Church, where you can find also many artworks.
The patron saint of Sant’Agata is celebrated with a traditional procession on February 5, involving civil and religious authorities and the people of Valvarrone, culminating with a solemn moment in the Church in Tremenico.
Visit also the historic village of Tremenico and the beautiful hamlet of Avano
Photo of the village by Paola Massari
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