- Art & Culture
Museum of the End of the War and Dongo guided tour
In the months of July, August, and September, unmissable guided walking or boat tours to discover Dongo will be organized.
The ‘Museum and Village’ guided tour is an immersive experience that leads to the discovery of the symbolic places of Dongo, between history, art and spirituality. The tour begins at the Museum of the End of the War.
Museum of the End of the War: A multimedia journey retraces the final days of Benito Mussolini through audio guides and historical footage. An immersive way of experiencing the places, the events and meeting the key figures which marked the end of the Second World War. Palazzo Manzi: one of the most beautiful palaces in Upper Lake Como, built during the Napoleonic era. Visitors can admire the Sala d’Oro (Golden Hall), the Cappella dell'Immacolata and the ancient library with walnut bookcases. Shrine Of Our Lady Of Tears and Franciscan Historical Library: In the Franciscan monastery you can breathe the atmosphere of the 17th century. The visit includes the Shrine with its frescoes, the monastic spaces, the friars' library with its manuscripts and the inner garden. Historical center: a walk along the charming streets of the village of Dongo. At the end of the visit, aperitif with typical local products.
Duration of the tour: 2 hours
Meeting point: 5 p.m. in Dongo at the Museum of the End of the War (Piazza Paracchini, 6).
Costs: adults € 15 – over 65 and kids 13-18 years old € 7.50 – children up to 13 years old free. The ticket includes a guided tour of the museum, a guided walking tour of the village and an aperitif with local typical products (payment at the meeting point).
Tour programme
Some dates are already sold out. Available dates:
- Friday, July 11: Museum and village guided tour in Italian and German
- Monday, July 14: Museum and village guided tour in Italian and English
- Saturday, July 19: Museum and village guided tour in Italian and English
- Saturday, July 26: Museum and village guided tour in Italian and English
- Monday, August 4: Museum and village guided tour in Italian and English
- Friday, August 8: Museum and village guided tour in Italian and German
- Tuesday, August 26: Museum and village guided tour in Italian and English
- Saturday, August 30: Museum and village guided tour in Italian and English
- Saturday, September 20: Museum and village guided tour in Italian and English
- Saturday, September 27: Museum and village guided tour in Italian and English
Reservations are mandatory while places last:
- Online on www.eventbrite.it: click here
- E-mail: info@northlakecomo.net
- Tel. +39 0344 85005
- Infopoint Dongo: Piazza Paracchini, 6 - Dongo
- Infopoint Gravedona ed Uniti: Piazza Trieste - Gravedona ed Uniti
- Infopoint Domaso: Via Garibaldi - Domaso
Organized by Pro Loco Dongo
