The parish church of Bellano , of St. Nazaro and Celso , is situated inside the village, near the Gorge entrance.
In 1341 , when the church was dedicated to St. George , the building was destroyed by a flood of Pioverna creek and then it was rebuilt.
So , in XIV century the new church was dedicated to St. Nazaro and Celso.
The building has a late Romanesque style , its façade hosts a big rose window and a tabernacle with a marble statue that represents St. Ambrogio. On the central arch you can admire amazing frescos dated 15th – 16th century , two confessionals made in wood and the baptistery in marble.
During the centuries the three aisles inside part was renovated few times : the sacristy and the bell tower , for example , were built in 1567.
The importance of the church is also dues to the precious late gothic processional cross and to the rich collection of ancient liturgical objects.
Photos by Parrocchia di Bellano, Lombardia Beni Culturali and from the website Mapio.net
The St Rocco Church is a religious building situated at the foot of Mount Legnone , in the village of Villatico ( about 400 m ) of Colico. It is reachable walking through the Wanderer’s Trail , a route that linked some villages of the eastern part of Lake Como until XIX century.
Originally the church was dedicated to the roman soldier St Sebastiano , a character that appears many times in the frescoes , accompanied by St Rocco. St Rocco was a healer : the villagers invoked him to defend themselves from plague , cholera and animal diseases , that were very common between XVII and XIX century. The church dues its name to the fact that the Saint was represented like a pilgrim and for this reason the inhabitants felt him next to their lifestyle.
At the entrance you can see that there is a recently built porch , accompanied by the majestic bell tower. It is possible that, in the past , there was a construction used as hostel for the wanderers and also used as accomodation for the ill of plague. More over , on the churchyard there was a cemetery where people buried the corpses of plague and epidemics.
Inside , the building is decorated with numerous frescoes realized during the time , the more relevant representations are the martyrdom of St Sebastiano , struck by the archers , and the glorious St Rocco , accompanied by two angels. Near the altar , there is also a fresco of XVI century that portrays the Last Supper. From the hill of the church you can admire a breathtaking view of Colico and Lake Como. Every year, on August 16th , there is the popular feast of St Rocco.
Foto di Mauro Branchini
The St. Andrew Church dates back to XIII century and it is situated in Bonzeno , a little locality in Bellano.
The building has a breathtaking view on the lake thanks to its location : in fact , it is situated at the end of the suggestive path that goes through the Chapels of the Way of Cross and near the Wanderer’ s Trail.
This religious place keeps , probably from the 19th century , the Bonzeno Cross : a full size masterpiece carved in walnut wood which dated back to the beginning of 1200.
The Cross is situated in the first lateral chapel of the church and it is considered one of the more important works of the territory , for this reason it was been exposed in the Diocesan Museum of Milan.
In addiction to the majestic cross , the church hosts beautiful frescos that date back to 16th and 17th century , like Madonna and Child and the Martyrdom of Sant’ Andrew.
The bell tower was built in 1741.
Discover also the Sanctuary of Lezzeno.
Photos by Noemi Malugani
Montagne del Lago di Como collabora con la manifestazione Premana Rivive l’Antico 2018 nell’organizzazione e dell’accoglienza dei Gruppi e delle Scolaresche.
Domenica 12 luglio a Colico viene organizzata una sfilata di moda presso il Palalegnone dalle ore 21.
Appena possibile verrà caricata la locandina.
On Sunday, Novembre the 19th will take place the non competitive race “Introbio Bobbio Vertical” organized by the Valsassinatrailrunning, with departure from Introbio, to arrive at Piani di Bobbio, near the cableway.
The inscriptions are opened from Sunday, September the 10th.
The program is the following:
The inscriptions and payments must be consigned to the organization by the 15th of November. Costs are:
It will take place 94th edition of the “Valsassinian Zootechnical Events” at Pratobuscante and Fornace. It’s on 27th 28th 29th September.
A cultural and folkloristic event, unique in its kind in the entire Lombardy Region, promoted by the Mountain Community of Valsassina Valvarrone Val d’Esino and Riviera in collaboration with the Zootechnical Center of Valsassina and Montagna Lecchese.
The aim of the event is to enhance zootechnics as well as local agricultural productions and activities.
The event is characterized and distinguished by the setting up of an ever increasing number of “points of interest” such as the agricultural market, the display of equipment and forestry machinery, the angle of valorization of valuable wood, the hobby market, the equestrian activities, conferences and much more.
A booklet will be created and distributed free to visitors to learn in detail the peculiarities of each space.
Il comune di Pasturo organizza per il giorno 7 ottobre, dalle ore 9 alle ore 12, una passeggiata con visita all’antico nucleo di Baiedo e nei luoghi in cui la poetessa Antonia Pozzi amava trascorrere le proprie vacanze.
L’evento è gratuito.
Sunday, October the 7th there will take place in Introbio the “Thanksgiving Day” with meeting in Carrobbio’s Square at 10 a.m., parade, S. Mass, games and lunch.
As soon as possible will be charged all the informations.
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