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Albese con Cassano

In Roman times, a strategic road ran through Albese: it was called Via Regina

Where
Via Roma, 57, Albese Con Cassano (CO)
Contacts
+39 031 426122
Official site

The territory of Albese con Cassano covers practically the same area as that shown on land office maps from the early eighteenth century.

The only difference is that in 1928, these two previously independent municipalities were merged to become one by a Royal Decree signed by Victor Emmanuel III.

Going back in time, this area would almost certainly have been chosen by early settlers because of its exposure to the sun, even during the winter months (making it suitable for vine growing) and the presence here of natural springs, streams and rivers, but also for its vicinity to roads useful for trade such as, in Roman times, the Via Regina.

In the nineteenth century, poor soil conditions and the effort of supporting the local economy solely through farming encouraged the development of manufacturing. Silk and cotton factories therefore sprung up due to the ready availability of water, both for powering machines and for the treatment tanks. The nineteenth century thus saw the opening of many spinning mills in both Albese and Cassano.

In order to explain this age-old constant link to water and to transmit the memory of places to new generations, a Museum of Ethnography and Water "Lavandée” was opened in 2004, not by coincidence built on the site of an ancient wash-house from 1822. A place of work, but also of social aggregation, it represented the town’s beating heart.

In 2018, the museum was moved to the Fabio Casartelli civic centre, but the museum has a permanent exhibition of the wash-house, which now houses the Municipal Hostel and its history.

 

Take me here: Albese con Cassano

Places

Albavilla

Albavilla has a very ancient history and it is one of the towns on the banks of Lake Alserio.
  • Active & Green
Albavilla
2 km

Monte Puscio or Croce di Maiano

  • Active & Green
Monte Puscio or Croce di Maiano
2.02 km

Lake Montorfano

A small green lake with cold water and a marvellous view of the Alps
  • Lakes
lago montorfano
2.58 km

Orsenigo

The history of the village, its villas and green landscapes
  • Active & Green
Orsenigo
2.67 km

Circolo Golf Villa d’Este

Surrounded by beautiful nature on Lake Como, the Golf Villa d'Este is one of the most exclusive Golf clubs in Italy.
  • Golf
Circolo Golf Villa d'Este, Montorfano (CO)
3.02 km

Alserio

Alserio deep links to water go way back in history
  • Active & Green
Alserio
3.28 km

Lake Alserio

The kingdom of biodiversity close to Lake Como
  • Lakes
lago alserio montagne
4.04 km

Erba

Erba sits at the foot of the Lombardy Pre-Alps, on a plain of the same name
  • Active & Green
Erba
4.95 km

Como Silk Museum

The Museum preserves the testimonies of the Como textile production tradition that qualifies Como "City of Silk"
  • Art & Culture
Museums in Como, Silk Museum
5.2 km

Brunate Lighthouse

  • Active & Green
Ph: I Mille
5.73 km

Tower of Baradello Castle

  • Art & Culture
Ph: I Mille
5.97 km

Ponte Lambro

A journey in time on the banks of the lake
  • Active & Green
Ponte Lambro
6.07 km

Antonio Ratti Foundation

The fame of the Comasche silks has crossed every border. Founded in 1945, Tessitura Serica Ratti makes Como the Silk City
  • Art & Culture
Antonio Ratti Foundation
6.17 km

Rationalism in Como

Rationalism in Como: when architecture shapes the city
  • Art & Culture
como momumento ai caduti razionalismo
6.2 km

Church of San Fedele

Church of San Fedele in Como: between Romanic and romantic
  • Art & Culture
san fedele basilica como
6.26 km

Markets in Como

Antiquariato e artigianato. I mercatini di Como sono un appuntamento fisso per collezionisti e amanti delle bancarelle.
  • Lifestyle
Markets in Como
6.28 km

Teatro Sociale di Como

  • Art & Culture
Teatro Sociale di Como
6.32 km

Cathedral of Como

  • Religious Tourism
Cattedrale di Como
6.39 km

Basilica di Sant'Abbondio

Basilica di Sant'Abbondio is a great example of Como Romanesque. It is located outside the town walls, at the side of Monte Croce
  • Religious Tourism
Basilica di Sant’Abbondio, Churches of Como
6.44 km

Look at Como with the Cableway

Go up to Brunate and admire the city and Lake Como form above
  • Active & Green
como brunate funicolare
6.56 km

Events

Lake Como Half Marathon

Partenza e arrivo
Parco di Villa Olmo, Como
07/12/2025
  • Active & Green
Lake Como Half Marathon
8.05 km

Festa in Riva 2025

Piazza Risorgimento, Cernobbio (CO)
28/06/2025 - 27/07/2025
  • Food & Wine
Festa in Riva 2025
8.11 km

Festa in Riva 2025

Piazza Risorgimento
Piazza Risorgimento, 22012 Cernobbio (CO)
28/06/2025 - 27/07/2025
  • Food & Wine
Infopoint Cernobbio
8.11 km

Onda&Friends - I giovedì dell’Onda

Piazza Risorgimento 9, Cernobbio (CO)
19/06/2025 - 18/09/2025
  • Music and show
Onda&Friends - I giovedì dell’Onda
8.14 km

Onda&Friends - I giovedì dell’Onda

Onda Ristorante
Piazza Risorgimento 9, 22012 Cernobbio (CO)
19/06/2025 - 19/09/2025
  • Music and show
Infopoint Cernobbio
8.14 km

Art Nouveau Week 2025

Villa Bernasconi
Largo Campanini, 2, Cernobbio (CO)
08/07/2025 - 14/07/2025
  • Art & Culture
Art Nouveau Week 2025
8.31 km

Art Nouveau Week 2025

Villa Bernasconi
Largo Campanini, 2, 22012, Cernobbio (CO)
08/07/2025 - 14/07/2025
  • Art & Culture
Infopoint Cernobbio
8.31 km

Che suono ha la felicità a Villa Bernasconi?

Villa Bernasconi
Via Largo Campanini 2, Cernobbio (CO)
07/07/2025 - 25/08/2025
  • Music and show
Che suono ha la felicità a Villa Bernasconi?
8.31 km

Che suono ha la felicità a Villa Bernasconi?

Villa Bernasconi
Via largo campanini 2, Cernobbio CO
07/07/2025 - 25/08/2025
  • Music and show
Infopoint Cernobbio
8.31 km

Suggestioni. Erika Trojer

Villa Bernasconi
Via largo campanini 2, Cernobbio CO
29/05/2025 - 22/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
Suggestioni. Erika Trojer
8.31 km

Suggestioni. Erika Trojer

Villa Bernasconi
Via largo campanini 2, Cernobbio CO
29/05/2025 - 22/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
Infopoint Cernobbio
8.31 km

Eccentrici Dadarò in "Vote for" | Moltrasio Buskers Festival

Piazza San Rocco
Piazza San Rocco, 22010, Moltrasio (CO)
11/07/2025
  • Music and show
Eccentrici Dadarò in "Vote for" | Moltrasio Buskers Festival
8.48 km

Torneo di Calcio Balilla Umano

Piazza San Rocco
Piazza San Rocco, 22010, Moltrasio (CO)
12/07/2025
  • Sport
Torneo di Calcio Balilla Umano
8.48 km

Mistral in "Fidati di me" | Moltrasio Buskers Festival

Piazza San Rocco
Piazza San Rocco, 22010, Moltrasio (CO)
18/07/2025
  • Music and show
Mistral in "Fidati di me" | Moltrasio Buskers Festival
8.48 km

Rock on the lake

Piazza San Rocco
Piazza San Rocco, 22010, Moltrasio (CO)
19/07/2025
  • Music and show
Rock on the lake
8.48 km

Traversata del lago di Como

Canottieri Moltrasio
Via Bellini 4/6, 22010 Moltrasio (CO)
28/07/2025
  • Sport
Traversata del lago di Como
8.55 km

IdentitArte - Sculture a Moltrasio

Municipio di Moltrasio
Via Besana, 67, 22010, Moltrasio (CO)
29/05/2025 - 30/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
IdentitArte - Sculture a Moltrasio
8.72 km

Mercatini di tutto un po'

Località Precampel
Bosisio Parini, 23842, Lc
07/09/2025
Mercatini di tutto un po'
9.79 km

Banda scala

19/07/2025
  • Art & Culture
Banda scala
12.44 km

Mercatino Svuota soffitta

Piazza Mercato
20/07/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatino Svuota soffitta
13.65 km

Activities

A day on Lake Como

  • Lakes
A day on Lake Como
6.48 km

Bike Rental: City or Electric & Luggage Storage

  • Cycle Tourism
Bike Rental: City or Electric & Luggage Storage
6.56 km

Guided eBikes Tour with Multi-Lingual iPad Guide

  • Cycle Tourism
Guided eBikes Tour with Multi-Lingual iPad Guide
6.56 km

The avelli's mystery, the pendula stone and the boulders

  • Active & Green
The avelli's mystery, the pendula stone and the boulders
6.64 km

Como Food Tour

  • Lakes
Como Food Tour
6.66 km

Lake Como Villas

  • Lakes
Lake Como Villas
6.87 km

E-Bike Tour Lake View, Old Hamlets & Vineyards

  • Cycle Tourism
E-Bike Tour Lake View, Old Hamlets & Vineyards
7.61 km

Ghisallo & Muro di Sormano

  • Cycle Tourism
Ghisallo & Muro di Sormano
7.61 km

Mountain Bike in "Spina Verde Park"

  • Cycle Tourism
Mountain Bike in "Spina Verde Park"
7.61 km

Bike & Sail to Bellagio

  • Cycle Tourism
Bike & Sail to Bellagio
7.61 km

WEEKEND - TRAVERSATA DEL TRIANGOLO LARIANO - DA COMO A BELLAGIO

  • Active & Green
WEEKEND - TRAVERSATA DEL TRIANGOLO LARIANO - DA COMO A BELLAGIO
11.11 km

Where to sleep

B&B LA FONTANA di TREZZI MARTINA

Albese con Cassano
B&B LA FONTANA di TREZZI MARTINA
71 mt

VILLA PELLEGRINI SORMANI - CASA CARLOTTA di BORELLI FIORENZA (701)

Albese con Cassano
VILLA PELLEGRINI SORMANI - CASA CARLOTTA di BORELLI FIORENZA (701)
175 mt

IL B & B DI PIAZZA MOTTA

ALBESE CON CASSANO
IL B & B DI PIAZZA MOTTA
189 mt

CASCINA MIRANDOLA

Albese con Cassano
CASCINA MIRANDOLA
357 mt

B & B AL PESCE VELA di FERRARA GENEROSO

Albese con Cassano
B & B AL PESCE VELA di FERRARA GENEROSO
714 mt

RESIDENCE CASALE RAFFAELLO di SCHIL S.A.S.

ALBESE CON CASSANO
RESIDENCE CASALE RAFFAELLO di SCHIL S.A.S.
913 mt

RESIDENZE PAOLINO DI PENNACCHIOLI PAOLINO

Tavernerio
RESIDENZE PAOLINO DI PENNACCHIOLI PAOLINO
1.07 km

VILLA GHIRA COMO DI VISENTIN SONIA

TAVERNERIO
VILLA GHIRA COMO DI VISENTIN SONIA
1.08 km

CUCINA DELLE AGRIDEE

Tavernerio
CUCINA DELLE AGRIDEE
1.32 km

B&B IL CASTELLACCIO di Soravia Claudio

ALBAVILLA
B&B IL CASTELLACCIO di Soravia Claudio
1.34 km

APPARTAMENTO BRIVIO di R.B. Immobiliare (8)

ALBAVILLA
APPARTAMENTO BRIVIO di R.B. Immobiliare (8)
1.36 km

B & B ARMONIA di CLERICI ENRICO

Albavilla
B & B ARMONIA di CLERICI ENRICO
1.49 km

CAMP. MONTORFANO

Montorfano
CAMP. MONTORFANO
1.57 km

VILLA CUORE - MACYSZYN AMELIA

Tavernerio
VILLA CUORE - MACYSZYN AMELIA
1.62 km

VERDE SALVIA HOME DI MISENTI CORRADO

TAVERNERIO
VERDE SALVIA HOME DI MISENTI CORRADO
1.64 km

FORESTERIA RESIDENCE CAMPO ROTONDO

Tavernerio
FORESTERIA RESIDENCE CAMPO ROTONDO
1.69 km

MONTORFANO BY THE LAKE di Munafò Vivianne (5)

MONTORFANO
MONTORFANO BY THE LAKE di Munafò Vivianne (5)
2.02 km

FORESTERIA DI CONTI CORPORATION SRL

ALBAVILLA
FORESTERIA DI CONTI CORPORATION SRL
2.03 km

B & B VILLA MARGOT di CONTI MASSIMILIANO GIORGIO

Albavilla
B & B  VILLA MARGOT di CONTI MASSIMILIANO GIORGIO
2.05 km

FORESTERIA LOMBARDA SHABBY CHIC - CONTI CORPORATION S.R.L.

Albavilla
FORESTERIA LOMBARDA SHABBY CHIC - CONTI CORPORATION S.R.L.
2.06 km