ALTA VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 12th - Conference - E NOI LO CHIAMIAMO PER NOME - Località Ramponio Verna, Via ai Monti, 2 - 4:30 PM - Free - Cultural apéritif with Franco Rizzi on the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death. - Without reservation - www.valleintelviturismo.it/index.php/it/eventi/377-aperitivo-culturale-con-rizzi-franco (+39) 347 928 2366
ALTA VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 12th - Conference - SAI CHE LE EMOZIONI NASCONDONO UN GRANDE POTERE? - Villa Turconi - Località Lanzo, Via Martino Novi, 18 - 4:30 PM - Free - Meeting with Sofia Iannotti and Andrea Assi in collaboration with Genio in 21 giorni. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/VillaTurconiAltaValleIntelvi (+39) 331 988 4534
ALTA VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 12th - Conference - INCONTRO CON LO SCRITTORE ANDREA VITALI - Palalanzo - Località Lanzo, Via Tiboni, 9 - 9:00 PM - Free - Event organised by association Amici del Museo Arte Sacra di Scaria and by Proloco Lanzo-Scaria. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/AmiciMuseoArteSacraScaria; www.prolocolanzoscaria.it
ARGEGNO (CO) - August 12th - Cinema - CINEMA ALL’APERTO: YESTERDAY - Corte dei Celss - Via Cacciatori delle Alpi - 9:00 PM - Free - Screening of Danny Boyle’s musical comedy Yesterday. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/comundiargegno
BALLABIO (LC) - August 12th - Excursion - ANELLO DEL BELVEDERE - Piazzale delle Miniere - Piani Resinelli - 10:00 AM - Free - A hike inside Parco Valentino, discovering the most breathtaking views over the lake and the southern Grigna, with medium mountain guide Matteo Greppi. In case of bad weather, the event will be rescheduled in the following days jointly with the guide. - Reservation required: (+39) 0341 240724
BARZIO (LC) - August 12th - Music - ENSEMBLE DUOMO “PINO DONAGGIO E ANTONIO VIVALDI” - Sant’Alessandro Church - 8:30 PM - Free - Music festival “Tra lago e monti” - Reservation required: www.robertoporroni.it (+39) 351 8962224
BELLAGIO (CO) - August 12th - Music - BELLAGIO IN BLUES - On the streets of Bellagio - 12:00 PM - Free - Buskers will play every Thursday in the most charming spots of the streets of Bellagio. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/bellagioinblues
BELLAGIO (CO) - August 12th - Music - CLASSICA SOTTO LE STELLE - Ex-Biblioteca comunale - Piazzetta Cav. Augusto Bifolco - 9:00 PM - Free - Classical music concert by Maestro Claudio Piastra (guitar), who shall play music by Chopin, Tárrega and Brouwer. In case of bad weather, the concert will be livestreamed from inside the former Town Library (ex-Biblioteca comunale). - Reservation required: www.lakecomo.events (+39) 333 2512677 BELLANO (LC) - August 12th - Educational workshop - L’OMINO DEI SOGNI - Zona manifestazioni - Località Vendrogno - 9:00 PM - Free - Puppet show and live music. In case of bad weather, the show shall take place at the parish hall. - Reservation recommended: www.ilcerchiotondo.it (+39) 338 5940134
COMO - August 12th - Guided tour - GIOVEDÌ DELL’ARTE - SALA ‘900 PARTE SECONDA - Meeting point: Piazza Medaglie d'Oro, 6 - 5:00 PM - Paid - A mixed tour bringing together the Middle Ages and the 20th century at the Civic Art Gallery. The tour will end with an apéritif. - Reservation required: archeologicacomo.com/incursioni_archeologiche_2021 (+39) 031 269022
COMO - August 12th - Music - CANTATE AL SIGNORE UN CANTO NUOVO - Como Cathedral - Piazza Duomo - 6:30 PM - Free - Artistic initiative “Firmamento musicale” returns once again this year with the rehearsals of the Duomo Music Chapel, open to the public. Event organised by don Nicholas Negrini. - Reservation recommended: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Cantate-al-Signore-un-canto-nuovo/
COMO - August 12th - Music - UNA NOTTE IN MUSICA DA PUCCINI A CAJKOVSKIJ - Parco di Villa Olmo - Via Simone Cantoni, 1 - 9:00 PM - Paid - In this recital, famed Russian soprano Olga Romanko offers a vast repertoire of considerable register and vocal range, showing exceptional versatility and skill, honed by years of international experience. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Una-notte-in-musica-da-Puccini-a-Cajkovskij/ (+39) 3273117975
DOMASO (CO) - August 12th - Typical market - MERCATINO ESTIVO SERALE - Via Garibaldi - 6:00 PM - Free - The market, whose stalls offer handicraft, collectibles, creative ingenuity and locale produce, takes place every Thursday evening between July 1st and August 26th. - Without reservation - www.mercatiniecuriosita.com (+39) 346 6409936
ESINO LARIO (LC) - August 12th - Theatre - SPETTACOLO TEATRALE - Sports field - Via Parrocchiale Don Giovanni Battista Rocca - 9:00 PM - Free - Theatre play with Claudio Lauretta. - Reservation recommended: www.esinolario.org (+39) 0341 860111
GRAVEDONA ED UNITI (CO) - August 12th - Cinema - CIAK 3° - FILM AL CHIOSTRO - Convento di S. Maria delle Grazie - Via Convento - 9:30 PM - Paid - Giovanni Veronesi’s The King’s Musketeers will be the third showing to greet the silver screen at the cloister of the convent of S. Maria delle Grazie. In case of bad weather, the film will be screened inside the convent. - Reservation recommended: www.northlakecomo.net/917-Eventi-Ciak-3%C2%B0-Film-al-Chiostro (+39) 0344 85005
MAGREGLIO (CO) - August 12th - Music - I SUONI DEL LARIO - Park in front of Museo del Ciclismo del Ghisallo - Via Gino Bartali, 4 - 12:00 PM - Free - Silvana Shqarthi (violin). Music matinées at the Cycling Museum by Our Lady of Ghisallo in Magreglio. - Without reservation - www.lakecomo.events (+39) 333 2512677
MENAGGIO (CO) - August 12th - Music - MUSICA DAL VIVO CON BRUNO TETTAMANTI E ANITA CARTER - Piazza Garibaldi - 9:00 PM - Free - Live music festival with Bruno Tettamanti (guitar) and Anita Carter (vocals). - Without reservation - www.menaggio.com (+39) 0344 32924 MONTICELLO BRIANZA (LC) - August 12th - Cinema - UN DIVANO A TUNISI - Villa Greppi mews - Via Monte Grappa, 21 - 9:00 PM - Paid - Screening of the film Un divano a Tunisi (Arab Blues) as part of the 12th edition of the “Rapsodia d’Agosto. Cinema in villa” festival. In case of rain, the screening will be cancelled. - Reservation recommended: www.villagreppi.it (+39) 0341 980219
MORTERONE (LC) - August 12th - Educational workshop - LA LUNA NEL POZZO - Piazzale della Proloco - 3:00 PM - Free - Puppet-making workshop and puppet show. In case of bad weather, the event will take place at the Proloco hall. - Reservation recommended: www.ilcerchiotondo.it (+39) 338 5940134
PERLEDO (LC) - August 12th - Gastronomy - MILANES DAY - Via della pace, 10 - 7:00 PM - Paid - Milan-themed event. - Without reservation - www.comune.perledo.lc.it
VALBRONA (CO) - August 12th - Excursion - ESCURSIONE INSIEME “ALPE DI MEGNA” - Grotticella di Visino - Via Don Orsenigo - 3:00 PM - Paid - A pleasant and educational trip taking the participants to piana di Megna for a well-deserved snack, a taster of Alpe di Megna yoghurt. This trip is suitable for children. Please be advised that participation in the Escursioni Insieme organised by Pro Loco Progetto per Valbrona is for members only. Membership rate: 5 euros. - Reservation required: www.valbrona.net (+39) 338 3399995 ALTA VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 13th - Conference - L’IMMAGINE DEL SACRO IN VALLE INTELVI - Palalanzo - Via Tiboni, 9 - 5:00 PM - Free - Marco Lazzati conference to understand the images left by our artists. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/AmiciMuseoArteSacraScaria
ALTA VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 13th - Music - FESTA LATINA - Palalanzo - Via Tiboni, 9 - 9:00 PM - Free - By the Proloco Lanzo Scaria. - Without reservation - www.prolocolanzoscaria.it
BALLABIO (LC) - August 13th - Educational workshop - SPETTACOLO DI GIOCOLERIA - Parco Grignetta - Via Filippo Turati - 8:30 PM - Free - Juggling show for children. - Without reservation - www.comune.ballabio.lc.it (+39) 0341 530111
BARZIO (LC) - August 13th - Conference - PINO DONAGGIO - Palazzo Manzoni - 11:00 AM - Free - The Master Pino Donaggio meets the public. At the "festival between lake and mountains - 34th edition". - Reservation required: www.robertoporroni.it (+39) 351 8962224
BARZIO (LC) - August 13th - Music - RASSEGNA ORGANISTICA VALSASSINESE 49^ EDIZIONE - Sant'Alessandro Parish church - 9:00 PM - Free - Organ concert. - Reservation recommended: www.rassegnaorganisticavalsassinese.it
BELLANO (LC) - August 13th - Music - AIGHETTA CUARTETT - Madonnina Church - Località Vendrogno - 8:30 PM - Free - Guitar. At the "festival between lake and mountains - 34th edition". - Reservation required: www.robertoporroni.it (+39) 351 8962224
CASARGO (LC) - August 13th - Excursion - GIRO DEI LAGHI DELLA VALLE DEL BITTO - Alpe di Paglio - 9:00 PM - Paid - 1st day: departure at 8:30 AM from the Alpe di Paglio, dinner and overnight at the Vallone Casera Rifugio di Varrone. Day 2: Tour of the Lakes, Dinner and Overnight Falck Refuge. 3rd day: Pizzo dei 3 Signori and return to Alpe Paglio. - Reservation required: www.guidelariogrigne.it (+39) 335 5945329
CERANO D'INTELVI (CO) - August 13th - Cinema - CORTINTELVI - Piazza Europa - 9:00 PM - Free - Short film projection evening. - Without reservation - www.cortintelvi.it
CERNOBBIO (CO) - August 13th - Music - INPROSSIMITÀRTE | NOVARA BRASS BAND - Piazza Risorgimento - 8:30 PM - Free - Introssimity 2021- From Cernobbio to Madesimo, Music - Nature - Flavors. Itinerant Marching band will play in Piazza Risorgimento. - Without reservation - www.musicforgreen.it (+39) 345 439 3966 COMO - August 13th - Guided tour - TRAMONTO AL CASTELLO - Meeting at Piazza Camerlata ang. Via Colonna - 7:30 PM - Paid - The climb to Baradello is one of the most popular walks for locals and tourists, it is a must for those visiting Como. The castle was born on previous fortifications and is located in a strategic and spectacular position. From centuries dominates the city of Como and the first lake basin from the top. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Tramonto-al-castello-00021/ (+39) 031 211131
COMO - August 13th - Music - OMAGGIO AD ASTOR PIAZZOLLA - Villa Olmo Park - Via Simone Cantoni, 1 - 9:00 PM - Paid - A journey between the compositions of the Argentine musician. We will start from Fuga y Misterio and then listen to the most beautiful music sheet for chromatic harmonica written by Piazzolla and end with the finale of the fantastic Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Three pieces from Gordon Jacob's harmonica suite will complete the concert. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Omaggio-ad-Astor-Piazzolla/ (+39) 3273117975
COMO - August 13th - Music - LORENZO PESTUGGIA ALL'ORGANO - Cattedrale di Como - Piazza Duomo - 9:00 PM - Free - The artistic initiative of the "Musical Firmament" returns this year. Various organists will alternate at the organ console of the cathedral: in addition to the owner M ° Lorenzo Pestuggia, M ° Marco Ruggeri together with M ° Lina Uinskyte and M ° Eugenio Pruonto. They will be joined by two readers: Ornella Favini and Luigi Marelli. - Without reservation - www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Lorenzo-Pestuggia-allorgano-00001/
COMO - August 13th - Cultural event - CHI CERCA....TROVA - COMO - Via Muralto/Via Ballarini - 8:30 AM - Free - Stalls filled with interesting objects. - Without reservation - www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/I-mercatini-in-citta-00228/
GRAVEDONA ED UNITI (CO) - August 13th - Festival - GRAVEDONA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - Palazzo Gallio - Via Regina Levante, 2 - 6:00 PM - Paid - Concert that includes the exhibition of Sergio Lamberto and Enrico Filippo Maligno (Violin), Edoardo Rosadini (Viola), Federica Ragnini (Violoncello) and Luca Buratto (piano). Music of Mahler and Brahms. - Reservation recommended: www.gcmf.it (+39) 348 284 5077
GRAVEDONA ED UNITI (CO) - August 13th - Music - NOTE AL CHIAR DI LUNA - Piazza Cavour - 9:00 PM - Free - Dance exhibition. - Without reservation - www.northlakecomo.net/907-Eventi-Note-al-Chiar-di-Luna- (+39) 0344 85005
LECCO - August 13th - Guided tour - SALITA AL CAMPANILE DI SAN NICOLÒ - Basilica di San Nicolò - Via San Nicolò, 1 - 8:00 PM - Paid - Visit accompanying the participants through the foundations to the bell cell. In case of bad weather it might be suspended. - Reservation required: www.campaniledilecco.it (+39) 371 1758132
LECCO - August 13th - Excursion - TREKKING TOUR "DETOX" - Il punto di ritrovo verrà comunicato al momento della prenotazione - 9:30 AM - Paid - Lecco between nature and traditions. Leave the city behind and immerse yourself in nature with a regenerating trek in Lecco. Route duration 2.5 hours. - Reservation required: freedome.it/attivita/trakking-tour-natura-tradizioni-lecco/ MAGREGLIO (CO) - August 13th - Music - I SUONI DEL LARIO - Park in front of the Museo del Ciclismo del Ghisallo - Via Gino Bartali, 4 - 12:00 PM - Free - Aurelio Battarra tenore. Musical matinee at the Museum of Cycling at the Madonna del Ghisallo in Magreglio. - Without reservation - www.lakecomo.events (+39) 333 2512677
MENAGGIO (CO) - August 13th - Music - MUSICA DI INTRATTENIMENTO CON DANNY DANESE - Piazza Garibaldi - 9:00 PM - Free - Piano entertainment music with the pianist Danny Danese. - Without reservation - www.menaggio.com (+39) 0344 32924
MORTERONE (LC) - August 13th - Music - MUSICA E TERRITORIO - Beata Vergine Assunta Church - 4:30 PM - Free - Music from the Gregorian; Violin, organ and choir. - Without reservation - www.orchestrasinfonicadilecco.it - (+39) 0341 282493
OLGIATE MOLGORA (LC) - August 13th - Music - PIANOFORTE JAZZ - Corte del Muron - Località Mondonico - 9:00 PM - Paid - Marco Detto, jazz atmospheres under the stars. Musical festival at "Ridiamo voce alla speranza. La gioia di incontrarsi attraverso la Grande Musica". - Reservation required: www.facebook.com/scuolamusicaEugenioNobili (+39) 039 509703
OSNAGO (LC) - August 13th - Music - EVA FERNANDEZ - Giardino della Scuola Materna - Via Bergamo - 9:30 PM - Paid - The saxophonist with a warm and sensual voice that is the center of the attention of the Catalana’s jazz scene - Reservation required: www.suonimobili.it (+39) 331 4519922
PERLEDO (LC) - August 13th - Music - ALBE E TRAMONTI IN MUSICA 2021 - Chiesa San Martino - Via alla Grotta, 1 - 9:00 PM - Free - Viola and bandoneon - Reservation required: www.lakecomo.events
PORLEZZA (CO) - August 13th - Music - CONCERTO "HYSTERIA - ONLY GOOD VIBRATIONS" - Centro civico di Porlezza - Via Garibaldi, 66 - 8:30 PM - Free - Hysteria group concert - Only Good Vibrations. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/turismoporlezza
TACENO (LC) - August 13th - Guided tour - TRA STREGHE E BANDITI NEL BORGO AFFRESCATO - Parcheggio davanti al Ristorante Pizzeria Bellano - Via alle Terme, 3 - 9:45 AM - Paid - On the trail of the bandit Lasco. We will go to Parlasco, town full of frescoes. Difficulty: easy; Difference in altitude: 150m; Length: 6 km; Walking time: 3 hours. - Reservation required: www.associazione.giteinlombardia.it (+39) 371 3206816
TREMEZZINA (CO) - August 13th - Typical market - MERCATINO DELL'ARTIGIANATO - Località Lenno, Piazza XI febbraio e Lungolago - 4:00 PM - Free - Market of craftsmanship and curiosities. - Without reservation - www.mercatiniecuriosita.com (+39) 3466409936
TREMEZZINA (CO) - August 13th - Guided tour - VILLA CARLOTTA E LA MUSICA - Villa Carlotta - Località Tremezzo, Via Regina, 2 - 4:00 PM - Paid - Guided tour to discover the musicians bounded to the villa and the musical instruments hidden in the artwork. Appointment in front of Villa Carlotta - Reservation required: www.facebook.com/gigliola.foglia (+39) 3203551711 TREMEZZINA (CO) - August 13th - Festival - VILLA CARLOTTA: LAKE COMO INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL - Villa Carlotta - Località Tremezzo, Via Regina, 3 - 6:30 PM - Paid - International exhibition of classical music with Costantino Catena (piano). The concert includes the possibility of listening to music while walking in the garden with WiFi headphones. - Reservation required: wwwvillacarlotta.it (+39) 0344 40405
TREMEZZINA (CO) - August 13th - Special event - BUSKER FEST - ARTISTI DI STRADA IN PIAZZA - Località Lenno, Piazza XI febbraio e Lungolago - 9:00 PM - Free - Street artists show - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/DiscoverTremezzinaComoLake (+39) 0344 40493 ALTA VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 14th - Music - BABY DANCE - Piazza Garibaldi - 8:30 PM - Free - Organized by Proloco Lanzo Scaria. - Without reservation - www.prolocolanzoscaria.it
BALLABIO (LC) - August 14th - Excursion - QUANDO I RESINELLI SI CHIAMAVANO ROCCOLI - Piazzale delle Miniere - Piani Resinelli - 4:00 PM - Free - Historical-cultural walk with Alberto Benini, expert of Resinelli. Accompanied by Guardie Ecologiche Volontarie. In case of bad weather the event will be held in September. 2nd edition of “Un'estate da vivere nel cuore delle Grigne”. - Reservation required: (+39) 0341 240724
BELLAGIO (CO) - August 14th - Guided tour - VISITA GUIDATA GIARDINI DI VILLA MELZI - Giardini di Villa Melzi - Lungo Lario Manzoni - 11:00 AM - Paid - Guided tour of 90 minutes to discover the history and botany of Villa Melzi’s gardens. Entrance ticket to the gardens included in the price - Reservation recommended : www.giardinidivillamelzi.it (+39) 335 8435907
BELLAGIO (CO) - August 14th - Guided tour - VISITA GUIDATA GIARDINI DI VILLA MELZI - Giardini di Villa Melzi - Lungo Lario Manzoni - 3:00 PM - Paid - Guided tour of 90 minutes to discover the history and botany of Villa Melzi’s gardens. Entrance ticket to the gardens included in the price - Reservation recommended : www.giardinidivillamelzi.it (+39) 335 8435907
CAGLIO (CO) - August 14th - Music - SERATA MUSICALE CON PERRY - Arena Caglio - Piazza del Mercato - 9:00 PM - Free - Event organized by ProCaglio - Without reservation - www.procaglio.it (+39) 347 9893170
CANTÙ (CO) - August 14th - Cinema - LA VITA STRAORDINARIA DI DAVID COPPERFIELD - Parco Martiri Delle Foibe - Via Roma, 8 - 9:30 PM - Paid - Screening of The Personal History of David Copperfield - Reservation required: www.estatecanturina.it/evento/la-vita-straordinaria/ (+39) 031717445
CASSINA VALSASSINA (LC) - August 14th - Music - DUELLO ALL'ULTIMO SUONO - Piazza Comunale - 8:30 PM - Free - Clarinet, Turkish clarinet, bass clarinet, Alto sax, recorder, accordions. "Festival tra lago e monti -34^ edizione"- Reservation required: www.robertoporroni.it (+39) 351 8962224
CENTRO VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 14th - Guided tour - LA GROTTA DELL'ORSO: VISITE GUIDATE CON OCCHIALI 3D - Grotta dell'orso Monte Generoso - Monte Generoso - 10:00 AM - Paid - The cave was opened to the public in 1999. Accompanied by a guide the tour shows one of the most spectacular caves of Monte Generoso where can be found remains of bears and Neanderthal Man. - Reservation required: www.mendrisiottoturismo.ch (+41) 91 641 3050 CERNOBBIO (CO) - August 14th - Cinema - CINEMA SOTTO LE STELLE | COLAZIONE DA TIFFANY - Piazza Tolomeo Gallio, di fronte alla Chiesa di San Vincenzo - 9:30 PM - Free - Screening of Breakfast at Tiffany's directed by Blake Edwards. Event in collaboration with Cinemoving Srl. - Reservation required: www.eventbrite.it (+39) 347 8818532
COLICO (LC) - August 14th - Typical market - MERCATO AGRICOLO - Palalegnone - Viale Padania - 8:00 AM - Free - Market of typical and local products - Without reservation - visitcolico.it (+39) 0341 930930
COMO - August 14th - Educational workshop - ASSALTO AL CASTELLO - Castello Baradello - Via Castel Baradello - 2:30 PM - Paid - The castel, symbol of Como and Spina Verde, opens its ancient doors to kids, becoming a place of fun, experimentation, freedom and magic. While the children have fun in the labs, parents can enjoy a guided visit of the Castel and relax admiring the view from the balcony of the tower - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Assalto-al-castello/ (+39) 031211131
COMO - August 14th - Guided tour - VISITA COL SETAIOLO - Museo della Seta - Via Castelnuovo, 9 - 5:00 PM - Paid - What happened every day in the historical serum factories? How was the life of the Comaschi working in the field of silk? It revealed Giorgio Mondelli, a historic artisan of the Comasca silk, with a guided tour to discover the world of silk from within, between anecdotes and secrets for "workers". - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Visita-col-Setaiolo/ (+39) 031 303180
COMO - August 14th - Guided tour - BENVENUTI A COMO - Centro città - Piazza Duomo - 5:00 PM - Free - Welcome to Como, a city rich in history and art. Discover with us the majestic cathedral, the thirteenth-century Broletto which was ancient headquarters of the town hall, the social theater and the rationalist house of the beam, today national monument. A pleasant walk will take us to discover Piazza San Fedele, medieval and lively Piazza del Grano market to reach Porta Torre and fascinating streets of the historic center ... and much more! The tour will end in Piazza Cavour, after admiring our beautiful lake. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Benvenuti-a-Como-00008/ (+39) 3495115630
COMO - August 14th - Theater - LA SPARTIZIONE OVVERO VENGA A PRENDERE IL CAFFÈ DA NOI - Cortile antico, Palazzo Cernezzi - Via Bertinelli - 9:00 PM - Free - Brilliant comedy by Piero Chiara Dramaturgia and directed by Marco Fili with Alessandro Baito, Gabriella Foletto, Antonio Grazioli, Laura Negretti, Silvia Ripamonti, Ermanno Stea. In case of bad weather the show will be held at the Carducci Association, Via Cavallotti, 7 - Como. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/La-spartizione-ovvero-Venga-a-prendere-il-caffe-da-noi/ (+39) 3420076403
COMO - August 14th - Music - EUGENIO PRUONTO ALL'ORGANO - Cattedrale di Como - Piazza Duomo - 9:00 PM - Free - This year the artistic initiative of the "musical firmament". A return that takes on a very special meaning, after the forced pause last year, due to the pandemic; A return that tastes of hope. The console of the Cathedral's organs will alternate with various organists: in addition to the owner M ° Lorenzo Pettuggia, the Maestro Marco Ruggeri together with the Maestro Lina Uinskyte and the Maestro Eugenio Pruonto. To them they will join two readers: Ornella Favini and Luigi Marelli. - Reservation recommended: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Eugenio-Pruonto-allorgano/ COMO - August 14th - Guided tour - NOTTE AL CASTELLO - Meeting in the piazza Camerlata - 10:30 PM - Paid - An unforgettable evening between entertainment, history, nature, breathtaking landscapes and ... Mystery. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Notte-al-Castello-00006/ (+39) 031 211131
COMO - August 14th - Guided tour - CASTELLO BARADELLO - Castello Baradello - Via Castel Baradello - 9:00 AM - Paid - The castle was born on previous fortifications and is located in a strategic and spectacular position. From centuries dominates the city of Como and the first basin of the lake from the top. From the top of his high tower the view is breathtaking and its walls have been witnesses of all the most important historical events in Northern Italy. The Baradello guided tour lasts about 40 minutes, departing from the entrance to the castle every hour. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Castello-Baradello-00258/ (+39) 031 211131
CORTENOVA (LC) - August 14th - Music - CONCERTO PER SOPRANO E CLAVICEMBALO - Chiesa Santi Fermo e Rustico - Via della Vittoria, 9 - 9:00 PM - Free - Inside "let's culturate in Valsassina". - Reservation required: www.valsassinacultura.it (+39) 0341 910144
ESINO LARIO (LC) - August 14th - Excursion - I GEOSITI DEL MONCODEMO - Alpe Cainallo - 8:30 AM - Paid - Guided excursion that will take to visit the geological sites of the Moncodenum. 1:00 pm at the Bogani refuge optional lunch. Alternatively. Packed lunch. Return to Return from the Pianucaforme nozzle and the Prada door. - Reservation required: www.guidelariogrigne.it (+39) 335 5945329
ESINO LARIO (LC) - August 14th - Educational workshop - TRUCIOLO E IL LUPO - Piazza Municipio - 5:00 PM - Free - Puppet show. Inside "Grigna Legend - Figure Theater Festival" - Reservation recommended: www.ilcerchiotondo.it (+39) 338 5940134
INTROBIO (LC) - August 14th - Cinema - NOMADLAND - Cortile in Villa Migliavacca - Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 14 - 9:00 PM - Free - Inside cinemas, outdoor cinema - Reservation recommended: www.valbiandino.net.it (+39) 0341 980219
LECCO - August 14th - Excursion - ECO URBAN WALK - Rione Laorca - The meeting point will be communicated at the time of reservation - 3:30 PM - Paid - A trekking guided tour of about 3 hours to discover the Gerenzone River; At the end of the route there is a tasting. - Reservation required: www.facebook.com/ecourbanwalk/ (+39) 377 1159983
LECCO - August 14th - Music - EVA FERNANDEZ - Palco in Piazza Garibaldi - 9:00 PM - Paid - The saxophonist with a warm and sensual voice that has been at the center of attention from the Catalan jazz scene for a few years. - Reservation required: www.suonimobili.it (+39) 331 4519922
LECCO - August 14th - Excursion - TREKKING TOUR "DETOX" - The meeting point will be communicated at the time of reservation - 9:30 AM - Paid - Lecco between nature and traditions. Leave the city behind and immerse yourself in nature with a regenerating trek in Lecco. Route duration 2.5 hours. - Reservation required: freedome.it/attivita/trakking-tour-natura-tradizioni-lecco/ LIERNA (LC) - August 14th - Educational workshop - ARLECCHINO MALATO D'AMORE - Lungolago near the Imbarcadero - 9:00 PM - Free - Within the "the places of Lake and the Colli" exhibition - 22nd edition of the Teatro di Pupattini. - Reservation recommended: [email protected] (+39) 338 5940134
MAGREGLIO (CO) - August 14th - Music - I SUONI DEL LARIO Park in front of the Museo del Ciclismo del Ghisallo - Via Gino Bartali, 4 - 12:00 PM - Free - Giorgio Pertusi Violin and Mandolin. At the Museum of Cycling at Madonna del Ghisallo in Magreglio. - Without reservation - www.lakecomo.events (+39) 333 2512677
PORLEZZA (CO) - August 14th - Typical market - MERCATO SETTIMANALE E DELL'ARTIGIANATO - Lungolago di Porlezza - Lungolago Matteotti, 1 - 8:00 AM - Free - Typical weekly market together with the handicraft market on the Lungolago Matteotti. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/turismoporlezza
SORMANO (CO) - August 14th - Music - SERATA MUSICALE IN COMPAGNIA DI GIMMY - Piazza Panzeri - 9:00 PM - Free - Event organized by the Prosormano Association - Without reservation - www.prosormano.it
TACENO (LC) - August 14th - Excursion - UNA FIRMA PER OGNI ANIMALE -Meet at the parking lot next to the town hall. - Via Roma, 2 - 9:00 AM - Paid - Discovering the inhabitants of the Forest through the signatures that each animal leaves accompanied by the Environmental Guide Hiking Christina Cristina Rovelli of the Cultural Center of Ed. Environmental Pacrisca. Length: 9km; Disliv: 200m. Packed lunch. - Without reservation - ecommerce.montagnelagodicomo.it/esperienze/passeggiate-culturali-e-naturalistiche/passeggiata -naturalistica-una-firma-per-ogni-animale (+39) 347 5102227
TREMEZZINA (CO) - August 14th - Guided tour - L'HOSPITALIS DI OSSUCCIO E IL "CASTELLO" DELL'ISOLA - Isola Comacina - Museo Antiquarium, Via Somalvico - 2:30 PM - Paid - Guided tour of discovering the history of the Comacina island. Meeting with the guide at the Ospuccio Antiquarium Museum. Visit cost: € 5.00 per person. A / R shuttle service cost € 6.00 per person. - Reservation required: www.isola-comacina.it (+39) 0344 56369
VARENNA (LC) - August 14th - Music - SEMPOSS ROCK BAND - Piazza S. Giorgio Varenna - 9:00 PM - Free - Rock music 70/80 years, Italian and foreign authors - Without reservation - goo.gl/maps/vD8ZUCywwikYgmJEA
VARENNA (LC) - August 14th - Guided tour - VARENNA E BELLAGIO - Villa Monastero e Villa Melzi - 9:30 AM - Paid - Visit to Villa Monastero, Boat Transfer in Bellagio, visit the Gardens of Villa Melzi, return by boat to Varenna. - Reservation required: www.rigamonti.travel (+39) 0341 350224 ALTA VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 15th - Show - LE OPERE DI PIERO GAULI - Museo Gauli - Via Ramponio, 1 - 3:00 PM - Free - Exhibition of the works of the artist Gauli. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/ (+39) 333 840 3791
BELLAGIO (CO) - August 15th - Guided tour - DISCOVER BELLAGIO - VILLA MELZI - Villa Melzi's gardens - 11:00 AM - Paid - Guided tour of the Villa Melzi gardens lasting about 90 minutes. The tour is carried out with a minimum number of 4 participants. - Reservation required: www.lakecomodiscovery.com (+39) 349 5600603
CAGLIO (CO) - August 15th - Special event - TOMBOLATA DI FERRAGOSTO - Arena di Caglio - Piazza del Mercato - 9:00 PM - Free - Event organized by the ProCaglio association. - Without reservation - www.procaglio.it (+39) 347 9893170
CANTÙ (CO) - August 15th - Music - CONCERTO PER FLAUTO E ARPA - Corte San Rocco - Via Matteotti, 39 - 9:30 PM - Free - Images: a tribute to the evocative power of music, able to recreate the most varied atmospheres. Flute and Harp, the two protagonists instruments, have ancient origins and are both inextricably linked to the classical world: on one side the myth of Pan, whom with the canes in which the beloved Ninfa Syrinx was transformed, created the first flute. On the other that of Hermes, who with a turtle shell gave life to the first lira, donated to Apollo and then to Orpheus' son. - Reservation required: www.estatecanturina.it/evento/concerto-per-flauto-e-arpa/ (+39) 031717445
CENTRO VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 15th - Guided tour - LA GROTTA DELL'ORSO: VISITE GUIDATE CON OCCHIALI 3D - Grotta dell'orso Monte Generoso - 10:00 AM - Paid - The cave, discovered a few years ago, was opened to the public in 1999. Accompanied by a guide you enter for Ca.200 m in one of the most spectacular caves of Monte Generoso where you can see numerous remains of Neanderthal men and bears. - Reservation required: www.mendrisiottoturismo.ch (+41) 91 641 3050
CERNOBBIO (CO) - August 15th - Music - INPROSSIMITÀRTE | MILANO BRASS BAND - Piazza Risorgimento, lakefront - 8:30 PM - Free - From Cernobbio to Madesimo: Music, Nature and Flavors. Milan Brass band in concert. - Without reservation - www.musicforgreen.it (+39) 345 439 3966
COLICO (LC) - August 15th - Typical market - MERCATINI HOBBY, ANTIQUARIATO E VINTAGE - Piazza Garibaldi - 9:00 AM - Free - Every Sunday. - Without reservation - visitcolico.it/eventi/mercatini-hobby-antiquariato-e-vintage/ (+39) 0341 930930 COLICO (LC) - August 15th - Typical market - MERCATO ESTIVO IN CENTRO - Via Nazionale - 8:00 AM - Free - The market consists of stalls with articles of all kinds, from food and wine to craftsmanship. - Without reservation - visitcolico.it/eventi/mercato-estivo-in-centro (+39) 0341 930930
COLICO (LC) - August 15th - Typical market - MERCATINO HOBBY, ANTIQUARIATO E VINTAGE - Piazza Garibaldi - 9:00 AM - Free - The Hobby, Antiques and Vintage markets in Piazza Garibaldi are the right place for you. Don't miss the opportunity to browse through the stalls looking for unique objects. - Without reservation - visitcolico.it/eventi/mercatini-hobby-antiquariato-e-vintage/ (+39) 0341930930
COMO - August 15th - Cultural event - APERTURA PARCO DEL GRUMELLO - Villa del Grumello - Via per Cernobbio, 11 - 10:00 AM - Free - The description of the main botanical collections is also available through the reading of QR codes affixed to their respective pales. Access to the Grumello Park is free and takes place on the basis of the current provisions regarding the containment of the Covid-19 pandemic. from 10 AM to 6 PM Eco Food and from 6 PM to 9 PM aperitif with Ugo - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/(+39) 031 2287620
COMO - August 15th - Music - EXTRALISCIO IN È BELLO PERDERSI - TOUR D’ITALIE - Parco di Villa Olmo - Via Simone Cantoni, 1 - 9:00 PM - Paid - Villa Olmo Festival. Alfredo Nuti (guitar and bass), Enrico Milli (trumpet and accordion), Roberto Forti (drums) and Fiorenzo Tassinari (saxophone) will present the songs of their new album for the first time, from which the single homonym is taken. A surprising and crazy 'tango-rock' track that has been played in all the radios in these weeks. In case of bad weather, the Villa Olmo Festival can postpone or cancel the show. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/ (+39) 3273117975
COMO - August 15th - Cinema - CARAVAGGIO - L'ANIMA E IL SANGUE - Villa del Grumello - Via per Cernobbio, 11 - 9:00 PM - Paid - A journey through the life, works and torments of Caravaggio. Excursus narrative through the places where the artist lived and where some of his most famous works are today. In case of bad weather the event will be canceled and the supplies reimbursed. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Caravaggio-Lanima-e-il-sangue/ (+39) 031 4491080
COMO - August 15th - Cultural event - I BELEE FAA A MAN - Viale Geno - 8:30 AM - Free - Stands rich with bargains. - Reservation recommended: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/I-mercatini-in-citta-00228/
COMO - August 15th - Guided tour - CASTELLO BARADELLO - Via Castel Baradello - 9:00 AM - Paid - The castle was born on previous fortifications and is located in a strategic and spectacular position. For centuries it has dominated the city of Como and the first basin of the lake. Its walls have been witnesses of all the most important historical events in Northern Italy. From the top of his high tower the view is breathtaking. The Baradello guided tour lasts about 40 minutes, departing from the entrance to the castle every hour. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Castello-Baradello-00259/ (+39) 031 211131
GRAVEDOLA ED UNITI (CO) - August 15th - Cinema - CINE D'ESTATE - Frazione di Naggio - 9:30 PM - Paid - Projection of the film Il grande passo by Antonio Padovan. An antihiero comic film that generously praises the dreamers with its protagonists. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/amicidinaggio GRAVEDONA ED UNITI (CO) - August 15th - Festival - GRAVEDONA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - Palazzo Gallio - Via Regina Levante, 2 - 6:00 PM - Paid - Concert in memory of Astor Pitch which includes the exhibition of Juan Francisco Gatell (tenor) and Eugenio della Chiara (guitar). - Reservation recommended: www.gcmf.it (+39) 348 284 5077
GRAVEDONA ED UNITI (CO) - August 15th - Festival - GRAVEDONA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - Palazzo Gallio - Via Regina Levante, 2 - 8:30 AM - Paid - 2nd appointment with Breakfast with Bach, an exciting journey into the music of J.S. Bach, with Federica Ragnini (cello). - Reservation recommended: www.gcmf.it (+39) 348 284 5077
LECCO - August 15th - Excursion - ECO URBAN WALK - Rione Laorca - The meeting point will be communicated at the time of booking. - 3:30 PM - Paid - A trekking guided tour of about 3 hours to discover the Gerenzone River. At the end of the route there is a tasting. - Reservation required: www.facebook.com/ecourbanwalk/ (+39) 377 1159983
LECCO - August 15th - Cultural event - FERRAGOSTO CON LE "LUCIE" - Lecco lakefront - 4:00 PM - Free - 15/20 minutes tours with the typical Lariana boat. - Reservation required: www.gmlucie.com
LECCO - August 15th - Typical market - LECCO ANTIQUARIA - Piazza XX Settembre - 8:00 AM - Free - Antiques market. - Without reservation - www.comune.lecco.it
LECCO - August 15th - Excursion - TREKKING TOUR "DETOX" - The meeting point will be communicated at the time of booking - 9:30 AM - Paid - Lecco between nature and traditions. Leave the city behind and immerse yourself in nature with a regenerating trek in Lecco. Route duration 2.5 hours. - Reservation required: freedome.it/attivita/trakking-tour-natura-tradizioni-lecco/
MOGGIO (LC) - August 15th - Music - RASSEGNA ORGANISTICA VALSASSINESE - 49^ EDIZIONE - Chiesa San Francesco d'Assisi - 9:00 PM - Free - Concert for violin and organ. - Reservation recommended: www.rassegnaorganisticavalsassinese.it
PORLEZZA (CO) - August 15th - Sport event - PASSEGGIATA DEI 9 CAMPANILI - Borgo di Porlezza - 9:00 AM - Paid - A walk through the 9 bell towers in the territory of Porlezza. - Reservation required: www.facebook.com/prolocoporlezza
TACENO (LC) - August 15th - Excursion - TRA I BOSCHI E I BORGHI DELL'ALTA VALSASSINA - Parcheggio municipio - Via Roma, 2 - 9:15 AM - Paid - A walk to the historic village of Margno and to the town of Nonio. Difficulty: medium easy; difference in heightù. 300 m; Length 12 km; Time: 3 hours and a half; ends around 16:00. - Reservation required: www.associazione.giteinlombardia.it (+39) 371 3206816
TREMEZZINA (CO) - August 15th - Music - FERRAGOSTO:TRIBUTE TO "THE QUEEN" - Parco Comunale Teresio Olivelli - Via Statale Regina - 9:30 PM - Free - Tribute to the English band. - Reservation required: www.comune.tremezzina.co.it (+39) 0344 40493 ALTA VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 16th - Sport event - GARA DI BOCCE A 16 TERNE - Località Lanzo, Tennis Comunale - Viale Guglielmo Poletti, 12 - 9:00 AM - Free - Trophy Spazzi Massimo A.M. (Boniek) Enrollment within 14th August 2021 - Reservation required: www.facebook.com/usli.lanzointelvi (+39) 338 618 6638
BELLANO (LC) - August 16th - Music - RIGOLETTO - Parco Eliporto - 9:00 PM - Paid - Within "Bellano Lirica 2021" - 17th edition. Tickets at the Infopoint of Bellano or on the website www.webtic.it/index.htm#/home?action= AdditionallyLocal&localid=5462 - Reservation required: www.turismobellano.it (+39) 335 1752102
CLAINO CON OSTENO (CO) - August 16th - Cultural event - TOMBOLA IN PIAZZA A OSTENO - Località Osteno - Piazza Cavour - 8:00 PM - Free - By the Proloco di Claino with Osteno - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/proloco.clainoconosteno (+39) 339 752 4270
CLAINO CON OSTENO (CO) - August 16th - Cultural event - TOMBOLA IN PIAZZA - Piazza Cavour di Osteno - 9:00 PM - Paid - A bingo in Piazza Cavour, organized by the Pro Loco of Claino with Osteno - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/proloco.clainoconosteno
GRAVEDONA ED UNITI (CO) - August 16th - Music - MUSICA DA OSCAR - OMAGGIO A ENNIO MORRICONE - Palazzo Gallio - Via Regina Levante, 2 - 9:00 PM - Paid - Tribute concert to Ennio Morricone with the Matrix quartet: Alessandro Apinti (1st violin), Andrea Dall'Olio (2nd violin), Nicola Curioni (Viola) and Luca Colombo (Cello). - Reservation recommended: www.northlakecomo.net (+39) 0344 85005
MAGREGLIO (CO) - August 16th - Music - I SUONI DEL LARIO - Parco antistante il Museo del Ciclismo del Ghisallo - Via Gino Bartali, 4 - 12:00 PM - Free - Federico Lisandria, guitar. Musical Matinée at the Museum of Cycling at the Madonna del Ghisallo in Magreglio. - Without reservation - www.lakecomo.events (+39) 333 2512677
MANDELLO DEL LARIO (LC) - August 16th - Typical market - FIERA DELLE MERCI - Piazza italia - 8:00 AM - Free - Traditional fair on the occasion of the San Rocco festival - Without reservation - www.prolocolario.it (+39) 0341 732912
MONTICELLO BRIANZA (LC) - August 16th - Cinema - MINARI - scuderie di Villa Greppi - Via Monte Grappa, 21 - 9:00 PM - Paid - Projection of the film within the 12th edition of the exhibition "Rapsodia d'Agosto. Cinema in Villa". In case of rain the projection will be canceled - Reservation recommended: www.villagreppi.it (+39) 0341 980219 POGNANA LARIO (CO) - August 16th - Gastronomy - GNOCCHI DA ASPORTO - Piazzale di San Rocco - Via Pozzo, 1 - 11:30 AM - Paid - Gastronomic event to respect the tradition of gnocchi. - Reservations required (by 11 August): www.facebook.com/prolocopognanalario (+39) 3395997812
PORLEZZA (CO) - August 16th - Sport event - PALO DELLA CUCCAGNA - Imbarcardero di Porlezza - Lungolago Matteotti - 10:00 AM - Paid - A traditional sports competition where you must reach the top of a tree.without losing the balance - Reservation recommended: www.facebook.com/prolocoporlezza
PORLEZZA (CO) - August 16th - Gastronomy - FESTA DI SAN ROCCO - Centro civico di Porlezza e lungolago Matteotti - Via Garibaldi, 66 e lungolago Matteotti, 1 - 6:00 PM - Paid - On the occasion of the San Rocco festival there will be an outdoor dinner at the civic center and craft markets on the lakefront. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/turismoporlezza
PORLEZZA (CO) - August 16th - Music - CONCERTO DI SAN ROCCO - Piazza Giovanni Paolo II - 9:00 PM - Free - On the occasion of the San Rocco festival, a concert by the Carabinieri's fanfare. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/prolocoporlezza
SORMANO (CO) - August 16th - Special event - FIACCOLATA E TOMBOLATA - Colma di Sormano - Via del Tivano - 9:00 PM - Free - Departure from the Colma of Sormano, arrival at the former Turati area. Event organized by the Sormano Ski Club Association. - Without reservation - www.prosormano.it BARZIO (LC) - August 17th - Music - FESTIVAL TRA LAGO E MONTI - Monastero del Carmelo - Località Concenedo - 6:30 PM - Free - Ensemble Duomo Musica & Movies (Cipriani, Sakamoto, Morricone) - Reservation required: www.robertoporroni.it (+39) 351 8962224
BARZIO (LC) - August 17th - Music - RASSEGNA ORGANISTICA VALSASSINESE - Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant'Alessandro - Piazzetta Arrigoni Marocco, 7 - 9:00 PM - Free - Organ concert - Reservation recommended: www.rassegnaorganisticavalsassinese.it
CENTRO VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 17th - Typical market - MERCATINI - San Fedele - loc. Cavaria - Via Provinciale, 180 - 9:00 AM - Free - Enogastronomic and craft markets, exhibition of tractors and horse baptism for the little ones. - Without reservation - www.albergocavaria.it (+39) 031 831 197
ESINO LARIO (LC) - August 17th - Conference-conference - DAL PIANETA VERDEAZZURRO A MADRE TERRA - Cineteatro Val d'Esino - Via Adamello, 15 - 8:45 PM - Free - Dialogue with Stefano Pogutz, a sustainability teacher at the Bocconi University of Milan. Single title for three meetings: different people participate with different roles and therefore different visions and reflections, but complementary to each other. - Without reservation - www.esinolario.org/eventi/ (+39) 334 347 5118
GRAVEDONA ED UNITI (CO) - August 17th - Festival - GRAVEDONA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - Palazzo Gallio - Via Regina Levante, 2 - 6:00 PM - Paid - Concert entitled "Le Sonate di Beethoven": Andrea Agostinelli (cello) and Alessandro Cappella (piano). - Reservation recommended: www.gcmf.it (+39) 348 284 5077
MAGREGLIO (CO) - August 17th - Music - I SUONI DEL LARIO - Park in front of Museo del Ciclismo del Ghisallo - Via Gino Bartali, 4 - 12:00 PM - Free - Gianmarco Andreoli (violin). Music matinée at the Cycling Museum at the Madonna del Ghisallo in Magreglio. - Without reservation - www.lakecomo.events (+39) 333 2512677
MENAGGIO (CO) - August 17th - Music - MUSICA DAL VIVO CON BRUNO TETTAMANTI E ANITA CARTER - Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi - 9:00 PM - Free - Live music show with Bruno Tettamanti (guitar) and Anita Carter (voice). - Without reservation - www.menaggio.com (+39) 0344 32924
TREMEZZINA (CO) - August 17th - Cinema - 35 MM TRA LA LUNA E LE STELLE: THE SPECIALS - Parco Teresio Olivelli - Via Statale - 9:30 PM - Free - Projection of the film The Specials. Fuori dal comune of Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano. A great comedy with great performers Vincent Cassel and Reda Kateb. - Without reservation - www.comune.tremezzina.co.it (+39) 0344 40493 ALTA VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 18th - Cultural event - L'ETICA È COME IL PANE QUOTIDIANO - Località Ramponio Verna - Via ai Monti, 2 - 5:30 PM - Free - Cultural aperitif with Prof. Claudio Antonello. - Without reservation - www.valleintelviturismo.it/index.php/it/eventi/378-aperitivo-culturale-con-piazzoli-adalberto (+39) 347 928 2366
BALLABIO (LC) - August 18th - Excursion - PASSEGGIATA CULTURALE NEL PARCO VALENTINO - Piazzale delle miniere ai Piani dei Resinelli - Via Escursionisti - 4:00 PM - Free - Alberto Benini explains the park’s history accompanied by voluntary ecological guards. Children from 6 years of age. In case of bad weather the event is postponed to September. Within "Un'estate da vivere nel cuore delle Grigne" - Reservation required: (+39) 0341 240724
BELLAGIO (CO) - August 18th - Cinema - CINEMA ALL'APERTO - Campo da calcio oratorio di Civenna - Via Greè - 9:30 PM - Paid - DNA Decisamente non adatti. The Pro Loco of Civenna organizes this summer the outdoor cinema at the oratory's soccer field. In caso of bad weather the show will be projected to the Cine - Teatro Grigna until seats are available. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/Pro-Loco-Civenna-2422486164499106
CAGLIO (CO) - August 18th - Music - SERATA MUSICALE CON PERRY - Arena Caglio - Piazza del Mercato - 9:00 PM - Free - Event organized by the Procaglio association. - Without reservation - www.procaglio.it (+39) 347 9893170
CENTRO VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 18th - Conference - RASSEGNA LETTERARIA "SCRITTORI IN CENTRO" - Località San Fedele, giardino Municipio - Largo IV Novembre, 8 - 9:00 PM - Free - The book that will be presented is I girasoli sotto la neve by Alfredo Zecchini. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/amministrazionecomunalecentrovalleintelvi (+39) 031 830 141
CERANO D'INTELVI (CO) - August 18th - Excursion - PASSEGGIATA FOTOGRAFICA - Rifugio Prabello, ritrovo in località Pian delle Alpi - 9:00 AM - Paid - Discovering natural and landscaped views along with the photographer Andrea Priori. The photographic book Dentro l'anima del legno - Il sentiero delle espressioni will then be presented. - Without reservation - www.fotoidea.it (+39) 347 162 4653
CERNOBBIO (CO) - August 18th - Music - INPROSSIMITÀRTE | MIA MARTINI TRIBUTE - Piazza Tolomeo Gallio fronte Chiesa San Vincenzo - 9:15 PM - Free - INPROSSIMITÀRTE 2021: DA CERNOBBIO A MADESIMO. MUSICA, NATURA e SAPORI. Mia Martini Tribute. - Reservation required: www.musicforgreen.it (+39) 345 439 3966 COMO - August 18th - Cinema - CORPUS CHRISTI - Cortile del Museo Storico Garibaldi - Piazza Medaglie d’Oro, 1 - 9:00 PM - Paid - Daniel is a young man who is in reformatory for non significant crimes. He wanted to become a priest but his criminal record now prevents it. But when he is sent to a country far from the reformatory, he is believed to be a priest and he does nothing to deny this belief and he also become a temporary substitute for the parish priest. In case of bad weather the event will be at Gloria cinema in Via Varesina, 72. - Reservation required: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Corpus-Christi/ (+39) 031 4491080
CREMENO (LC) - August 18th - Music - FESTIVAL TRA LAGO E MONTI - Area Corti - Località Maggio - 8:30 PM - Free - Soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax of the Aureum Saxophon Quartett. - Reservation required: www.robertoporroni.it (+39) 351 8962224
INTROBIO (LC) - August 18th - Excursion - RIFUGIO BOGANI E GHIACCIAIA DEL MONCODENO - Rifugio Bogani - Piazza Carrobbio - 7:30 AM - Paid - With the participation of a tourist guide. - Reservation required: www.valbiandino.net.it (+39) 0341 980219
LECCO - August 18th - Festival - CON LA TESTA ALL'INSÙ - Centro città - 9:00 PM - Free - The Black Blues Brothers: Let's twist again! - Acrobatic show. - Reservation required: www.comune.lecco.it (+39) 0341 481143
MAGREGLIO (CO) - August 18th - Music - I SUONI DEL LARIO - Parco antistante il Museo del Ciclismo del Ghisallo - Via Gino Bartali, 4 - 12:00 PM - Free - Enea Luzzani (flute). Music matinée at the Cycling Museum at the Madonna del Ghisallo in Magreglio. - Without reservation - www.lakecomo.events (+39) 333 2512677
MANDELLO DEL LARIO (LC) - August 18th - Cultural event - SPETTACOLO MUSICALE E PRESENTAZIONE LIBRO - Lido di Mandello - Viale Medaglie Olimpiche Mandellesi - 6:30 PM - Free - Author: Elli Bennet within "Festival della Letteratura 2021". - Reservation required: www.visitmandello.it (+39) 0341 702318
MENAGGIO (CO) - August 18th - Music - MUSICA DI INTRATTENIMENTO CON DANNY DANESE - Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi - 9:00 PM - Free - Piano entertainment music with Danny Danese (pianist) - Without reservation - www.menaggio.com (+39) 0344 32924
NESSO (CO) - August 18th - Cinema - CINEMA SOTTO LE STELLE - Campo sportivo in località Lissogno - Via Pietro Binda, 9 - 9:30 PM - Free - Outdoor projection of the film La fattoria dei nostri sogni. - Reservation recommended: www.comune.nesso.co.it/c013161/po/mostra_news.php?id=995&area=H
SORMANO (CO) - August 18th - Cultural event - SORMANO SUPERSTAR "ACQUE E CIELO" - Sala Consiliare Comune di Sormano - Via Trento Trieste, 14 - 5:30 PM - Free - Photographic documentary by Sergio Rellandini. Event organized by Prosormano. - Without reservation - www.prosormano.it ALTA VALLE INTELVI (CO) - August 1st-31st 2021 - Exhibition - APERTURA AL PUBBLICO SANTUARIO DI SAN PANCRAZIO - Santuario di San Pancrazio - Località Ramponio Verna - 3:30 PM - Free - The shrine is open for the entire month. - Without reservation - www.facebook.com/ProLocoRamponioVerna (+39) 3332483575
BELLAGIO (CO) - From June until October 4th 2021 - Exhibition - MANIFESTAZIONI ARTISTICHE TORRE DELLE ARTI - Spazio espositivo Torre delle Arti - Salita Plinio, 21 - Several events will take place in the 11th-century mediaeval tower, such as local, national and international artists’ exhibitions, happenings, various seminars, small shows, literary and/or art contests, exhibitions supporting and complementing other local contests, conferences, debates, meetings, book presentations. - Without reservation: www.torredelleartibellagio.it (+39) 3280013214
BELLAGIO (CO) - From July 30th until August 9th 2021 - Exhibition - MOSTRA COLLETTIVA DI ARTISTI - Torre delle Arti di Bellagio - Salita Plinio, 21 - Exhibition curated by Professor Marcello Cazzaniga. - Reservation required: www.torredelleartibellagio.it (+39) 3280013214
BELLAGIO (CO) - August 6th-14th - Exhibition - PERSONALE DI MICHELA CASTROVILLI - Council Chamber of the Municipality of Civenna - Piazza Milano, 6 - 4:00 PM - Free - Exhibition of works by Michela Castrovilli. Every day from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, on Saturdays and Sundays also in the morning from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. - Without reservation - www.instagram.com/mc_nature_portrait
BELLANO (LC) - From April 1st until August 29th 2021 - Painting Exhibition - GOLDWATCH, VELASCO VITALI - Circolo - Via Alessandro Manzoni, 50 - Free - Velasco Vitali’s Goldwatch exhibition is a visual narrative of lockdown days that began in March 2020, told and painted within the walls of the garden adjoining the artist’s studio. - Without reservation: www.archivivitali.org
CERNOBBIO (CO) - From May 14th 2021 - Exhibition - VISIONI DI LAGO DA VILLA BERNASCONI - Villa Bernasconi - Largo Campanini, 2 - Paid - A new loan from Civic Art Gallery in Como brings to Villa Bernasconi a selection of five 19th-century paintings depicting the lake and a sixth one named Il racconto del naufrago (‘The Castaway’s Tale’), attributed to Italian painter and patriot Gerolamo Induno. - Reservation required: www.villabernasconi.eu (+39) 0313347209
COMO - From May 15th to September 19th 2021 - Exhibition - CAPOLAVORI A CONFRONTO - Pinacoteca Civica - Via Diaz, 84 - Free - For the first time in Como two portraits from Gioviana Collection in Uffizi Gallery, depicting Paolo Giovio and Leonardo da Vinci, are exhibited next to two original portraits from Paolo Giovio’s Museum, preserved in the Civic Art Gallery, representing Baldassare Castiglione and Niccolò Leoniceno. The portraits are accompanied by an immersive and multimedia installation created by Olo Creative Farm. - Without reservation: www.visitcomo.eu/it/vivere/eventi/Capolavori-a-confronto/ (+39) 031 269869 DIZZASCO (CO) - From July 1st to August 31st 2021 - Exhibition - INVASIONE DEGLI ASINI - Open-air museum - Via San Pietro, 4 - Free - Permanent open-air museum of contemporary art and pop-up exhibitions set up in different corners of the town with mobile works by young artists. - Without reservation: www.valleintelviturismo.it
LECCO - From February 16th to September 26th 2021 - Exhibition - Il FIUME ADDA. DI IMMAGINE IN IMMAGINE, TRA TEMPO E LUCE - Palazzo delle Paure - Piazza XX Settembre, 22 - Paid - The exhibition project finds space in the plan of valorization and expansion of the photographic fund from Fototeca Lecchese, enriched thanks to a donation of photographs dedicated to river Adda. - Reservation required: www.museilecco.org (+39) 0341286729
LECCO - From May 29th to September 27th 2021 - Exhibition - LECCO IN ACQUARELLO 2021 - 3^ EDIZIONE - RUGGITI DI INDIVIDUALITÀ - Torre Viscontea - Piazza XX Settembre - Free - On the ground floor will be visible the artistic works with watercolor technique made by the students of Liceo Artistico ‘Medardo Rosso’. On the first floor there will be the first ever representation in Italy of the traveling exhibition InWatercolor. - Without reservation: www.museilecco.org (+39) 0341 282396
TREMEZZINA (CO) - From August 12th to August 22th 2021 - Exhibition - IL NOSTRO PICCOLO MONDO - Villa Carlotta - Via Regina, 2 - Paid - Papier-mâché sculptures accompanied by a photographic journey, made by disabled guests with the support of the Educators of RSD ANFFAS of Grandola ed Uniti. The title of the exhibition allegorically collects the art therapy path that the guests involved have brought to completion, through the enhancement of manual skills, the gratification for the daily work done in the greenhouses and the encounter with each other. - Without reservation: www.villacarlotta.it (+39) 0344 40405
TREMEZZINA (CO) - From May 21th to November 7th 2021 - Exhibition - NATURA E DELIZIE IN VILLA CARLOTTA - Villa Carlotta - Via Regina, 2 - Paid - Villa Carlotta's sustainability model is compared with the model of our time. In the nineteenth century the villa had an agricultural sector for the cultivation of olives and vines, as well as a varied orchard. The ancient traditions of cultivation, taste and the art of welcoming are narrated in the exhibition through a selection of works of art, maps, documents and numerous everyday objects. It can be visited on the following days: June 6th, July 4th, August 1st, August 22th, September 5th, October 3rd. - Reservation required: www.villacarlotta.it (+39) 0344 40405
TREMEZZINA (CO) - From August 29th to November 7th 2021 - Exhibition - TRACCE DI ME - Villa Carlotta - Via Regina, 2 - Paid - Villa Carlotta is celebrating the bicentenary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte with a special tour route to their collections through testimonies of the Napoleonic era. The exhibition is part of the initiatives promoted by Comitato del Bicentenario Napoleonico 1821- 2021 and of cultural itinerary Destination Napoleon, promoted by Fédération Européenne des Cités Napoléoniennes, certified by the Council of Europe - Without reservation - www.villacarlotta.it (+39) 0344 40405
TREMEZZINA (CO) - August 4th-31st 2021 - Exhibition - FRAMMENTI IN MOVIMENTO. MOSAICI DI VITA E DELL’ANIMA - Località Lenno - Biblioteca comunale V. Antonini - Via Soccorso, 47 - The exhibition, held at Lenno library, will host mosaics made by Cooperativa sociale Azalea’s mosaic-making course. Opening times: same as the library. - Without reservation - (+39) 034 455187 [email protected] TREMEZZINA (CO) - From August 28th to September 26th 2021 - Exhibition - INTRECCI DI FILI E COLORI - Villa Carlotta - Via Regina, 2 - Paid - Hand-weaving workshop LILÀ aims to explore the infinite possibilities of the textile world focusing mostly on the games created by the juxtaposition of colors. Using ancient wooden looms, Raffaella and Alessia create unique and unrepeatable artifacts with precious yarns such as wool, silks and cashmere. During their exhibition they will give daily demonstrations of weaving with the hand loom. - Without reservation: www.villacarlotta.it (+39) 0344 40405
TREMEZZO (CO) - From May 6th to November 7th 2021 - Exhibition - I FASTI DI NAPOLEONE - Villa Carlotta - Via Regina, 2 - Paid - Villa Carlotta is celebrating the bicentenary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte with a special tour route to their collections through testimonies of the Napoleonic era. Giovanni Battista Sommariva, his powerful right-hand man in Milan during the Cisalpine Republic, kept the cult of the fatal man alive on the banks of the lake, even after his fall and became the owner of the Tremezzo villa in 1801. The exhibition is part of the initiatives promoted by Comitato del Bicentenario Napoleonico 1821- 2021 and of the cultural itinerary Destination Napoleon, promoted by Fédération Européenne des Cités Napoléoniennes and certified by the Council of Europe. - Without reservation: www.villacarlotta.it (+39) 0344 40405
TREMEZZO (CO) - From July 1st to September 26th 2021 - Temporary Exhibition - ARTUR SCHNABEL E LA SUA FAMIGLIA. STORIE DI MUSICISTI SUL LAGO DI COMO - Museo del Paesaggio - Via Regina, 22 - Paid - The protagonists of the exhibition are the members of the Schnabel family, undisputed personalities in the history of twentieth century music. For the first time, an exhibition illustrates and narrates the human and artistic experience of a family of musicians who, starting with Arthur, weave together personal events and stories full of admiration and interest towards Tremezzina, the territory and its inhabitants. - Without reservation: www.facebook.com/Museo-del-Paesaggio-del-Lago-di-Como-1968007999976023
VARENNA (LC) - From May 8th 2021 to December 30th 2022 - Exhibition - TRACCE NAPOLEONICHE NELLE COLLEZIONI LARIANE, TRA CURIOSITÀ, INEDITI RITRATTI E NOTI FASTI - Casa Museo di Villa Monastero - Viale Polvani, 4 - Paid - On the occasion of the bicentenary of Napoleon's death, which took place on May 5th, 1821, the province of Lecco offers an itinerary curated by conservator Anna Ranzi that witnesses and illustrates through paintings, prints, documents and everyday objects, the diffusion in seven stages of Napoleon’s fame in the Lake Como area. - Without reservation - www.villamonastero.eu (+39) 0341295450 ABBADIA LARIANA (LC) - Via Nazionale, 93 CIVICO MUSEO SETIFICIO MONTI From the sixteenth century onwards, the Lombard territory saw an increase of activities related to silk: silkworm rearing, cocoon spinning, twisting and weaving. In Abbadia Lariana there is a factory for twisting silk thread, preserved as it was in the mid-nineteenth century and transformed into a museum. Restored and enriched with contemporary materials from other spinning machines that have now disappeared, in 1998 it became Civico Museo Setificio Monti. From Wednesday to Friday 2:00 - 6:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM/2:00 - 6:00 PM. Reservation required - Paid www.museoabbadia.it/ (+39) 034 1731241; (+39) 034 1700381 [email protected]
BELLAGIO (CO) - Piazza della Chiesa, 14 PARCO DI VILLA SERBELLONI Villa Serbelloni’s Park straddles a steep promontory, which separates the two branches of the lake, where, according to tradition, Pliny the Younger owned a villa called Tragoedia. From the park, a charming maze of paths surrounded by native and exotic vegetation embellished with terraces and statues, you can enjoy a superb view of the branches of Lake Como and Lecco. Admission only with guided tours, taking place every day twice a day from Tuesday to Sunday at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Closed on Mondays. Reservation recommended - Paid www.bellagiolakecomo.com (+39) 031 951555 [email protected]
BELLAGIO (CO) - Lungo Lario Manzoni GIARDINI DI VILLA MELZI D’ERIL The Gardens of Villa Melzi d’Eril are a harmonious example of the English-style garden, at the feet of the Villa of the same name. Built in the early 1800s with the contribution of distinguished artists, craftsmen, decorators and architects, it has always been a site of rare beauty, of inspiration for writers, artists and poets, a place that people who come to admire the perfect balance between plants, history and landscape fall in love with. Monday to Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Closed from November to March. Without reservation - Paid www.giardinidivillamelzi.it (+39) 333 4877427 [email protected]
BELLAGIO, San Giovanni (CO) - Piazza Don Miotti MUSEO DEGLI STRUMENTI DELLA NAVIGAZIONE Private collection with over 200 nautical items dating from the 18th century. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Without reservation - Paid www.bellagiomuseo.com (+39) 031 950309 [email protected] BELLAGIO, San Giovanni (CO) - Via dei Pescatori CASA DELLE "BICI VOLANTI" In the San Giovanni district in Bellagio, carpenter Ivan Gilardoni, passionate about vintage bicycles, has transformed his house into a tourist attraction, hanging the so-called "flying bikes" on the facade. Over the years, the collection has grown and there are almost a hundred bicycles. Open every day. Without reservation - Free mylakecomo.co/it/attrazioni/casa-delle-bici-volanti/
CERNOBBIO (CO) - Largo Campanini, 2 VILLA BERNASCONI Villa Bernasconi is the new idea of a museum that emotionally involves the visitor, transforming him into a "guest" and a "thief of stories", enjoying a modern, multisensory, innovative and interactive cultural experience. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Reservation required - Paid www.villabernasconi.eu (+39) 031 3347209 [email protected]
COLICO (LC) - Via alle Torri, 8 FORTE MONTECCHIO NORD Best preserved First World War fortress in Europe. Open every day 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (in September open only on Saturday and Sunday, from October on open for reservation only). Without reservation - Paid www.fortemontecchionord.it (+39) 0341 940322 [email protected]
COMO - Via Simone Cantoni, 1 VILLA OLMO Villa Olmo is one of the main symbols of the city of Como, one of the most famous and sumptuous historical residences in Como. Park open every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Without reservation - Paid (free park access) www.villaolmocomo.it/ [email protected]
COMO - Via Diaz, 84 PINACOTECA CIVICA The Pinacoteca of Palazzo Volpi is the civic Pinacoteca of Como. The Pinacoteca has an early-medieval, Romanesque and Gothic sculpture section, with materials from various religious buildings in the city.The section dedicated to the twentieth century houses sculptures and paintings by the abstract artists of the "Como Group" as well as drawings by the futurist architect Antonio Sant'Elia. Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Closed on Mondays. Without reservation- Paid www.visitcomo.eu/it/scoprire/musei/pinacoteca-civica/ (+39) 031 269869 [email protected] COMO - Via per Cernobbio, 19 VILLA SUCOTA It is the headquarters of Antonio Ratti’s Foundation. It has gone through various modifications and changes of ownership since the first construction between the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It hosts a library of texts and documents on silk and yarns. From Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Closed on Saturday and Sunday. Without reservation - Free www.fondazioneratti.org/it (+39) 313 384976 [email protected]
DERVIO (CO) - Piazza Garibaldi CASTELLO DI CORENNO PLINIO The Castle of Corenno Plinio has centuries of history, and is one of the best-preserved castles in all of Lombardy. The town of Corenno Plinio developed around the castle. Please consult the website for opening times. Reservation recommended - Paid www.eccolecco.it/arte-cultura/castelli-lago-como/castello-di-corenno-plinio/ (+39) 341 804113 biblioteca@comune.dervio.lc.it
DONGO (CO) - Palazzo Manzi, Piazza Paracchini, 6 MUSEO DELLA FINE DELLA GUERRA The Museum is equipped with modern multimedia technologies that tell the dramatic days of the capture of Benito Mussolini, Claretta Petacci and the hierarchs of the Italian Social Republic in April of 1945. From Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Reservation recommended - Paid www.museofineguerradongo.it/ (+39) 0344 82572 [email protected]
ERBA (CO) - Piazza Prepositurale PARCO DI VILLA MAJNONI Public property annexed to the villa set in 1850 by Girolamo Majnoni of Intignano, currently seat of the Erba Town Hall. The park was designed according to landscape garden design and still preserves a variety of high tall trees and parterres. It is streamlined by an allèe made by Cypress trees that provide an illusionistic effect from the entrance up to the villa facade, in eclectic style. In the park, a neo baroque temple that was gifted from the king Umberto I to the architect Achille Majnoni. Open to the public. Without reservation - Paid https://www.apgi.it/giardino/parco-majnoni/# (+39) 335 537818 [email protected]
ESINO LARIO (LC) - Via Montefiori, 19 MUSEO DELLE GRIGNE Museo delle Grigne of Esino Lario, in the heart of the Northern Grigna Regional Park, tells the story of man from the dawn of time to the present day from a local perspective. Open only Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. From July 15th open also Tuesday and Friday (2:00 PM- 6:00 PM). Reservation required - Paid www.museodellegrigne.it (+39) 348 2838438; (+39) 342 7533018; (+39) 034 1860111 [email protected] LECCO - Via Don Guanella, 1 MUSEO MANZONIANO The Manzoniano museum is located in the Villa Manzoni. It is a house-museum, the ground floor preserves all the original furnishings of the family, divided into nine rooms, through which, immersed in the atmosphere of the past, objects related to Alessandro Manzoni can be seen. Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Tuesday from 2:00 PM and Wednesday from 2:00 PM). Reservation only for Saturday and Sunday - Paid http://www.museilecco.org/museomanzoniano.htm (+39) 0341 481247 [email protected]
LECCO - Corso Matteotti, 32 PALAZZO BELGIOJOSO Palazzo Belgiojoso, in the district of Castello di Lecco, is a valuable U-shaped building of the late eighteenth century that opens onto the internal garden, the municipal park and a museum. Monday to Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday reservation required - Paid www.eccolecco.it/arte-cultura/ville-palazzi/palazzo-belgiojoso-lecco/ (39) 335 5378189 [email protected]
LECCO - Piazza XX settembre, 22 PALAZZO DELLE PAURE The Villa was built in 1905 in the historic center of Lecco as the headquarters of the Tax Authority, it now houses temporary exhibitions and the permanent collection of Contemporary Art of Si.M.U.L. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 2:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Other days 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday reservation required - Paid www.museilecco.org/ (+39) 0341 286729 [email protected]
MAGREGLIO (CO) - Via Gino Bartali, 4 MUSEO DEL CICLISMO MAGREGLIO A place known to cycling enthusiasts from all over the world. Inside the church, there are bikes, t-shirts and memorabilia of the cyclists that made the sport famous. The cycling museum is located at the side of the church. Open the first Saturday of March until the first Sunday of November 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Reservation recommended - Paid www.museodelghisallo.it (+39) 031 965885 [email protected]
PIANELLO DEL LARIO (CO) - Via Regina, 1268 MUSEO BARCA LARIANA The museum's collection includes over 400 historic hulls with rowing boats, gondolas, fishing boats, hunting and smuggling boats, inboard and outboard motorboats, steamboats, competition catamarans, sailing boats and ancient workboats. Also important is the number of engines, over 300 pieces, and the thousands of objects relating to the construction and use of boats. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (except on request) 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Without reservation - Paid www.museobarcalariana.it/ (+39) 0344 87235 [email protected] SAN SIRO (CO) Loc. Carcente MUSEO CASA RURALE DI CARCENTE Small ethnographic museum Museo della Casa Rurale has been founded in the charming village of Carcente on Lake Como. Set up in one of the historic stone houses, it collects work tools and pieces of domestic furniture linked to local history. The locals preserve and renovate the Museum as a treasure: the mission is to create a connection between past and future generations so that the heritage of local traditions is not lost. Open only on Sunday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Reservation required www.facebook.com/carcentecasamuseo (+39) 340 932 9266 [email protected]
TREMEZZINA, Tremezzo (CO) - Via Regina, 2 VILLA CARLOTTA Over three hundred years of great collections underpin the history of Villa Carlotta, where art walks side by side with nature in a breath-taking landscape scenario. Villa Carlotta promotes a unique historical, artistic and botanical heritage on Lake Como, making it available for all to experience. The botanical garden of Villa Carlotta is a kaleidoscope of colors in every season. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Without reservation - Paid www.villacarlotta.it (+39) 0344 40405 [email protected]
TREMEZZINA, Tremezzo (CO) - Via Regina, 22 MUSEO DEL PAESAGGIO DEL LAGO DI COMO The “Museo del Paesaggio del Lago di Como” is located in the Villa Mainona, the former residence of the Mainoni family, and it is focused on the presentation of the environmental and cultural values of the Lake Como landscape with a special focus on the area of Tremezzina. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:30 - 6:00 PM. Without reservation - Paid www.facebook.com/Museo-del-Paesaggio-del-Lago-di-Como (+39) 0344 533023 [email protected]
TREMEZZINA, Lenno (CO) - Via Guido Monzino, 1 VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO Villa del Balbianello offers a beautiful view of Lake Como. This elegant, romantic 18th century mansion and its magnificent garden have hosted writers, scholars and travelers, including Count Guido Monzino, the last owner of the Villa. Access to the Villa is by foot, with a 25 minutes’ walk, or by Taxi-Boat from Lido di Lenno. Open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed Mondays and Wednesdays. Reservation recommended during the week - Reservation required on weekends - Paid www.fondoambiente.it/luoghi/villa-del-balbianello (+39) 0344 56110 [email protected] VAL CAVARGNA (CO) - Via alla chiesa 12/14 MUSEO DELLA VALLE CAVARGNA This museum has been designed as a way to explore history from the point of view of human craftwork. Open only Saturday and Sunday until 1st November from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. The rest of the year is open only with reservation. Without reservation- Gratis www.amei.biz/musei/museo-della-valle-cavargna (+39) 344 63164 [email protected]
VALSOLDA (CO) - Via Antonio Fogazzaro, 14 VILLA FOGAZZARO ROI Villa Fogazzaro Roi is located on the shores of Lake Lugano. It's a 19th century residence where writer Antonio Fogazzaro spent a long time. The Villa that today bears his name inspired Fogazzaro to write and set here The Little World of the Past, his most famous novel, published in 1896. Please consult the website for opening times. Reservation required - Paid www.fondoambiente.it/luoghi/villa-fogazzaro-roi (+39) 0344 536602 [email protected]
VALSOLDA (CO) - Via C. Jamucci, 8/10 MUSEO CASA PAGANI The museum houses works by Paolo Pagani and other artists from Valsolda. Open only Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Reservation recommended - Free www.museocasapagani.it (+39) 344 68121 [email protected]
VARENNA (LC) - Viale Giovanni Polvani, 2 VILLA MONASTERO The villa houses a Botanical Garden that extends for almost 2 kilometers along the lakefront from Varenna to Fiumelatte, a House Museum and Conference Center, an international conference center overlooking Lake Como. Garden is always open from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Closed on Mondays. Without reservation - Paid www.villamonastero.eu (+39) 0341 295450 [email protected]
VARENNA (LC) - Via 4 Novembre, 22 GIARDINO BOTANICO DI VILLA CIPRESSI An experience between scents and magical sensations that transforms the path in the botanical garden into a design project made with local plants that have accompanied the history of the park. Please consult the website for opening times. Without reservation - Paid www.hotelvillacipressi.it (+39)0341830113 [email protected] VARENNA (LC) - Via al Castello CASTELLO DI VEZIO Castle of Vezio has stood for more than a thousand years. Incomparable in its natural beauty, history, art, nature and culture. Open every day from the first Saturday in March to the first Sunday of November. Please consult the website for opening times. Without reservation - Paid www.castellodivezio.it/IT/home-it.html (+39) 333 4485975 [email protected]