The district of Vassalini has always been the most popolous of Chiesa. Its demographic and economic power led to the rise of separatist ideals. Over the 17th century the inhabitants built a church of…
Church of Saint Emily
This small church was built at Giuseppe Sampietro's initiative, to welcome the clients and the personnel of the prestigious Grand Hotel Malenco . In memory of his first wife - Emilia - the church…
Church of Saint Elizabeth
The Church of Saint Elizabeth in Caspoggio was built in the area of Pantanaccio between 1719 and 1721. There probably was a small chapel, since a date (1624) was found on the inner wall of the facade…
Church of St. Anthony
The church of St. Anthony the Abbot was built around 1673 in Pianaccio, on the initiative of the priest Giovanni Antonio Miotti , who bore all costs and built the church on his own land. In his will…
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
T he church was erected between 1750 and 1754 based on a design by master builder Giacomo Cometti and his son Giovan Battista , both originally from Canton Ticino, two architects who were…
Church of St. John the Baptist
T he present parish church of St. John the Baptist in Lanzada, was built, beginning in 1659, on the site of an older one, dating from the 15th century, formerly a branch of the Collegiate Church of…
St. Victor's church
The parish church of St Victor was built on the ruins of a Medieval church in 1617. It is located on a promontory overlooking the creek Livrio and can be reached either following a nice mule track or…
Varese Local Products Guide
V arese local products guide. Have you ever thought of a Varese guide that gives you hints on which products are a must try? Check this page to discover local specialties. Its geographical variety…
Weekends in Valtellina
A day out on the snow, a record-breaking bridge and mountain flavours. Are you ready to discover all Valtellina has to offer? Valchiavenna and Valtartano The Alpine region of Valtellina is the…
Milan and Lake Como
F rom the Duomo, to futuristic skyscrapers. From lake shores to snow-capped mountains. Here are our tips for a weekend in Milan and on the shores of Lake Como. Discover Milan Any visit to Milan is…
The Val Sanagra Park
Just above the town Menaggio lies the splendid Val Sanagra Park.This magnificent valley, set in the heart of the Lepontine alps, lies in between 300 m and 2000 m altitude. It features the presence…
Traditional cheeses of lombardy
I f, like me, you adore cheese, then Lombardy is the place for you! This region is home to some of Italy's most famous cheeses, which we find every day in our supermarkets, but next to which there…