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Orsenigo

The history of the village, its villas and green landscapes

Where
Via per Erba, 1, Orsenigo (CO)
Contacts
+39 031 630225
Official site

The municipality of Orsenigo is in a morainic area that originated in the Quaternary Period and it comprises the towns of Orsenigo, Parzano, Foppa, Lavandaio, Dosso Pelato, San Giuseppe and Cassinazza.

The first traces of human settlement date back to 300-200 B.C.. During medieval times, Orsenigo was an important castle that played a significant role in 1100, in the war between Frederick I Barbarossa and the Milanese.

In 1441, the municipalities of Orsenigo and Parzano were granted as a fief to the Dal Verme counts by Duke Filippo Maria Visconti. Orsenigo and Parzano were first mentioned as part of the same territory in 1751, when administration methods for all State municipalities were inspected by the Royal Census Board in Milan for the Austrians. In 1753, this area was again divided into two separate entities: Orsenigo con Parzano and Orsenigo altra porzione, both belonging to the Duchy of Milan. Not until 1755, with subdivision of Lombardy into provinces, was the municipality of Orsenigo con Parzano added to the Province of Como. From 1807 to 1815, Orsenigo con Parzano was a part of the municipality of Alzate.

With the withdrawal of the Austrians, all modifications were voided and the rebuilt municipality of Orsenigo con Parzano once again became a part of the district of Erba.

In 1853, the municipality of Orsenigo, which included the town of Parzano, was officially and permanently proclaimed part of the Province of Como.

In 1900 , the painter Filippo Carcano (1840-1914), a pupil of Hayez, stayed in Orsenigo and painted many characteristic landscapes.

Among the monuments of particular interest we remember the imposing eighteen-century Villa Marelli, the Villa del Soldo Park, the Palazzo del Tergelio, the church of S.Biagio and the church of S. Martino.

Take me here: Orsenigo

Places

Alserio

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

Lake Alserio

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

Monte Puscio or Croce di Maiano

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

Albese con Cassano

In Roman times, a strategic road ran through Albese: it was called Via Regina
  • Active & Green
Albese con Cassano
2.67 km

Albavilla

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

Lake Montorfano

A small green lake with cold water and a marvellous view of the Alps
  • Lakes
lago montorfano
3.81 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)
3.82 km

Lurago d'Erba

Natural oases and delightful villas
  • Active & Green
Lurago d'Erba
4.05 km

Erba

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

Lambrugo

Natural oases and delightful villas
  • Active & Green
Lambrugo
4.91 km

Merone

Paths, woods, water and fountains
  • Active & Green
Merone
4.92 km

Inverigo

The town of Villas
  • Villages
Inverigo
5.39 km

Ponte Lambro

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

Longone al Segrino

Strolling through time and along the lakeshore
  • Active & Green
Longone al Segrino
6.71 km

Rogeno

A journey in time on the banks of the lake
  • Active & Green
Rogeno
6.79 km

Lake Pusiano

Lake Pusiano is a small glacial lake with an isle inside, characterized by old-centuries cypresses. Few minutes far from Lecco.
  • Lakes
Lake Pusiano
6.86 km

Eupilio

A literary name was given to Eupilio, between Lake Segrino and Lake Pusiano
  • Active & Green
Eupilio
7.35 km

Lakes Briantei

A constellation of lakes between Lecco and Como. Several opportunities to discover their unique beauty completely immersed into nature.
  • Lakes
Lakes Briantei
7.39 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
7.46 km

Tower of Baradello Castle

  • Art & Culture
Ph: I Mille
7.87 km

Events

Mercatini di tutto un po'

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

Lake Como Half Marathon

Partenza e arrivo
Parco di Villa Olmo, Como
07/12/2025
  • Active & Green
Lake Como Half Marathon
10.4 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
10.75 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
10.75 km

Cortintelvi VI edizione

Villa Bernasconi
Via Largo Campanini 2, Cernobbio (CO)
05/08/2025
  • Art & Culture
Cortintelvi VI edizione
10.89 km

Cortintelvi VI edizione

Villa Bernasconi
Via largo campanini 2, Cernobbio CO
05/08/2025
  • Art & Culture
Infopoint Cernobbio
10.89 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?
10.89 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
10.89 km

Lake Como International Music Festival

Villa Erba
Via largo campanini 2, Cernobbio CO
25/07/2025 - 29/08/2025
  • Music and show
Infopoint Cernobbio
10.89 km

Suggestioni. Erika Trojer

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

Suggestioni. Erika Trojer

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

Lake Como International Music Festival

Villa Erba
Largo Luchino Visconti, 4, Cernobbio (CO)
25/07/2025 - 29/08/2025
  • Music and show
Lake Como International Music Festival
10.93 km

Mercatino Svuota soffitta

Piazza Mercato
21/09/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatino Svuota soffitta
11.19 km

Mercatino degli hobbisti

Piazza Mercato
05/10/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatino degli hobbisti
11.19 km

Mercatino Svuota soffitta

Piazza Mercato
19/10/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatino Svuota soffitta
11.19 km

Mercatino di Natale

Piazza Mercato
21/12/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatino di Natale
11.19 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
11.39 km

Shayda

Scuderie di villa Greppi
Via Monte Grappa, 21, Monticello Brianza, 23876
07/08/2025
  • Art & Culture
Shayda
12.41 km

L'innocenza

Scuderie di villa Greppi
Via Monte Grappa, 21, Monticello Brianza, 23876
11/08/2025
  • Art & Culture
L'innocenza
12.41 km

L'orchestra stonata

Scuderie di villa Greppi
Via Monte Grappa, 21, Monticello Brianza, 23876
14/08/2025
  • Art & Culture
L'orchestra stonata
12.41 km

Activities

A day on Lake Como

  • Lakes
A day on Lake Como
8.85 km

Bike Rental: City or Electric & Luggage Storage

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

Guided eBikes Tour with Multi-Lingual iPad Guide

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

Como Food Tour

  • Lakes
Como Food Tour
8.98 km

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

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

Lake Como Villas

  • Lakes
Lake Como Villas
9.18 km

E-Bike Tour Lake View, Old Hamlets & Vineyards

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

Ghisallo & Muro di Sormano

  • Cycle Tourism
Ghisallo & Muro di Sormano
9.91 km

Mountain Bike in "Spina Verde Park"

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

Bike & Sail to Bellagio

  • Cycle Tourism
Bike & Sail to Bellagio
9.91 km

WEEKEND - TRAVERSATA DEL TRIANGOLO LARIANO - DA COMO A BELLAGIO

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

Where to sleep

B&B CRISTALLI DI LUCE DI SERATO SUSANNA

ALBAVILLA
B&B CRISTALLI DI LUCE DI SERATO SUSANNA
1.8 km

ALBAVILLA HOTEL & CO

Albavilla
ALBAVILLA HOTEL & CO
2.07 km

CAMP. MONTORFANO

Montorfano
CAMP. MONTORFANO
2.13 km

RESIDENCE CASALE RAFFAELLO di SCHIL S.A.S.

ALBESE CON CASSANO
RESIDENCE CASALE RAFFAELLO di SCHIL S.A.S.
2.14 km

B&B HEIDI DI ZALTRON FIORELLA (703)

ALBAVILLA
B&B HEIDI DI ZALTRON FIORELLA (703)
2.14 km

CASTELLO DI CASIGLIO RELAIS

Erba
CASTELLO DI CASIGLIO RELAIS
2.15 km

APPARTAMENTO BRIVIO di R.B. Immobiliare (8)

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

B & B ARMONIA di CLERICI ENRICO

Albavilla
B & B ARMONIA di CLERICI ENRICO
2.22 km

B & B VILLA MARGOT di CONTI MASSIMILIANO GIORGIO

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

CASSINAZZA

Orsenigo
CASSINAZZA
2.32 km

B&B IL CASTELLACCIO di Soravia Claudio

ALBAVILLA
B&B IL CASTELLACCIO di Soravia Claudio
2.57 km

IL B & B DI PIAZZA MOTTA

ALBESE CON CASSANO
IL B & B DI PIAZZA MOTTA
2.57 km

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

Albese con Cassano
VILLA PELLEGRINI SORMANI - CASA CARLOTTA di BORELLI FIORENZA (701)
2.61 km

B&B LA FONTANA di TREZZI MARTINA

Albese con Cassano
B&B LA FONTANA di TREZZI MARTINA
2.62 km

FORESTERIA DI CONTI CORPORATION SRL

ALBAVILLA
FORESTERIA DI CONTI CORPORATION SRL
2.71 km

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

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

B & B LE LANTERNE di GIOIA ALESSANDRO

Albavilla
B & B LE LANTERNE di GIOIA ALESSANDRO
2.86 km

CASCINA MIRANDOLA

Albese con Cassano
CASCINA MIRANDOLA
3.03 km

LAPRIMULA NUOVA SAS - BRUSCO ROOMS

Capiago Intimiano
LAPRIMULA NUOVA SAS - BRUSCO ROOMS
3.13 km

CIRCOLO GOLF VILLA D'ESTE (701 E SS)

Montorfano
CIRCOLO GOLF VILLA D'ESTE (701 E SS)
3.3 km