LECCO

From the places of Alessandro Manzoni to the group of the Resegone. From the façade of a Neoclassical theater to a multimedia museum on the alpine environment. Lecco is this and much more

POPULATION
48,362
DENSITY
45.14 inhabitants/sq. km
AREA
1,066 sq. km
ELEVATION
214 m a.s.l
PATRON SAINT
San Nicolò

The bond with Manzoni’s The Bethrothed is so intense here in Lecco, that it’s difficult to separate literature and reality. From Pescarenico, the fisherman’s village, the tale unwinds.

Tourism Lecco. The place where history and literature intertwine, where local fascination meets an extraordinary tale. Villa Manzoni, the Neoclassical villa of the great author, is the most visited literary museum in the region, full of manuscripts, paintings, and special furnishings. Take a journey back in time, along the lake and the Lucie, flat-bottomed chestnut wood rowboats named in homage to The Betrothed. From here, stop by the Neoclassical Teatro della Società, dating back to 1844.

Uncover the fossils of a dinosaur found near Lake Como behind the walls of the Museum of Natural History in Palazzo Belgiojoso. At the Palazzo delle Paure, in the Lecco Alpine Observatory, there’s a wall-climbing gym and interactive screens to showcase the deep connection between Lecco and its mountains. Soaring peaks enchant between Monte San Martino, in the Grigne of the Orobie Alps, and the Resegone, with its unmistakable profile, which inspired the great Manzoni.

A relationship illustrated in the Museum of the Mountain within the Torre Viscontea, which together with the Ponte Azzone Visconti, along the Adda River, remains an architectural icon of the city.

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Experiences

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Five panoramic viewing points in Brianza

  • Active & Green

Places suspended between land and water

Between the trails and panoramic views of the Lombardy countryside, nature meets expanses of water, for a truly unique experience.
Luoghi sospesi tra terra e acqua
  • Active & Green

Aperitifs with lakeside views and atmosphere

Five ideas for spending summer evenings on Lombardy’s lakes, in a sensory journey that combines notes and flavours.
@inlombardia
  • Lifestyle

Artist’s giant benches

The hunt is on. Discover six of the brightly coloured, supersized Big Benches by Chris Bangle that are adding to the scenery in Lombardy.
Ph: I Mille
  • Active & Green

Legnone, Pizzo Tre Signori and Valvarrone

Narrow, wild and dominated by the peak of Legnone, Valvarrone seems tailor-made for those who like their mountains harsh
Legnone, Pizzo Tre Signori e Valvarrone
  • Active & Green

Lecco: Places and Streets of Faith

The province of Lecco, a treasure trove of faith and culture
Lecco: Luoghi e Vie della Fede
  • Religious Tourism

Where to eat in Lecco

The 6 best proposals about where to eat in Lecco
  • Food & Wine

5 lakes to be explored

Not just big lakes: discover 5 other small stretches of fresh water in Lombardy
Lago d'Idro
  • Lakes

Swim away from the crowds in Lombardy

8 little-known destinations to swim in Lombardy
Swim away from the crowds in Lombardy
  • Active & Green

Five waterfalls to visit in Lombardy

Five ideas for a trip out of town to enjoy the spectacular waterfalls and picturesque scenery of Lombardy.
Five waterfalls to visit in Lombardy- ph@istock - inlombardia
  • Active & Green

Places

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Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero is one of Varenna’s best-known landmarks. It's now a museum showcasing a collection of items left by its owners
Villa Monastero, Varenna
  • Art & Culture

Vezio Castle

Ancient medieval fortress overlooking Varenna, surrounded by a centuries-old olive grove, with a breathtaking view over Lake Como.
Castello di Vezio Varenna
  • Art & Culture

Piona Abbey in Colico

Silentium – Discover the Piona Abbey on the promontory of Olgiasca in Colico, overlooking Lake Como.
  • Art & Culture

Naviglio di Paderno

It was a product of the genius of Leonardo da Vinci who in the early 16th century was a guest of Count Melzi in Vaprio d'Adda.
Naviglio di Paderno
  • Navigli

Bridge of Paderno d'Adda

Also known as the Rothlisberger Bridge it is a rail-road traffic and connects Paderno and Calusco through the Adda River
Bridge of Paderno d'Adda
  • Art & Culture

Village of Varenna

The Village of Varenna is divided into a grid of streets that steeply slope down towards Lake Como.
Varenna, Lago di Como
  • Villages

Lake Garlate and Lake Olginate cycle route

Lake Garlate and Lake Olginate cycle route
  • Cycle Tourism

Lake Annone cycle and pedestrian path

Lake Annone cycle and pedestrian path
  • Cycle Tourism

Belvedere dei Piani Resinelli

  • Active & Green

Varenna

The fishermen's village newly popular as a picture postcard destination, with itineraries of art and nature
Ph: I Mille
  • Villages

Montevecchia

A balcony over Upper Lombardy, from which to admire a romantic sunset
Ph IMille
  • Villages

Events

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CamminAnnone

ritrovo alla Chiesa di S. Giorgio 23841, Annone di Brianza, LC
  • Sport

Percorso guidato al MUD - Museo Urbano Diffuso

partenza presso il Battistero 23848, Oggiono, LC
  • Art & Culture

Mercatino di Barzago

Centro Sportivo Via Leopardi, 23890, Barzago, LC
  • Food & Wine
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Tour in kayak sul Lago di Como - 05/06 settembre

località Parè 23868, Valmadrera, LC
  • Active & Green

Itinerario di fede

ritrovo presso il parcheggio del mercato Piazza Unità d’Italia, 23802, Carenno, LC
  • Active & Green

Alla scoperta di Agostino...

Oratorio Don Bosco Via N. Sauro, 24, 23893, Cassago Brianza, LC
  • Art & Culture
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Spazio anima, evento benessere Lecco

lungolago Via Martiri delle Foibe e Lungolario Isonzo, 23900, Lecco
  • Lifestyle

Giornata dell'arte - 23^ edizione

Viale Sommi Picenardi 23887, Olgiate Molgora, LC
  • Art & Culture

Osky swim memorial day

zona Gueglia lungolago Martiri della Libertà, 5, 23854, Olginate, LC
  • Sport
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Rapello Folk Fest- 6^ edizione

Cascina Rapello Airuno, 23881, Frazione Aizurro, LC
  • Lifestyle

vertical Magnodeno 11^ edizione

Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant'Andrea Piazza Sant'Andrea, 6, 23900, Lecco, LC
  • Sport

Cammino di gusto - farm edition

Parco Alpini Viale Montecuccoli, Dolzago, 23843
  • Lifestyle
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Festa sotto il campanile - 18^ edizione

oratorio Via Cesare Cantù, Galbiate, 23851
  • Lifestyle

Nuvole

Santuario dei Morti dell'Avello in frazione Bulciaghetto Bulciago, 23892
  • Art & Culture

Alla scoperta del bosco

imbocco del sentiero per Santa Santa Margherita (da frazione Pòrtola)
  • Active & Green

Sirlene

Rifugio Camposecco Lecco, 23900, LC (Maggianico - 608 metri s.l.m.)
  • Music and show

Visita guidata alla mostra "Hokusai"

Palazzo delle Paure Piazza XX Settembre, 22, Lecco, 23900, LC
  • Art & Culture
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Motoraduno internazionale città della Moto Guzzi

Vari luoghi del paese Mandello del Lario, 23826, LC
  • Lifestyle
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Festa del lago

frazione Isella
  • Food & Wine

Stage di arrampicata - 06 settembre

Parcheggio Eurospin Via Caduti Lecchesi a Fossoli, Lecco, 23900
  • Active & Green

Activities

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In the footsteps of Leonardo walking along Lake Como

from € 500
from Stile Italiano Tours
  • Leonardo

The secrets of Valsassina cheeses: Gourmet Experience

from € 55
from Da Carozzi - Formaggeria con cucina
  • Food & Wine

BIKE & WINE Valsassina

from € 95
from Fortunato Stefano
ESPERIENZA BIKE e WINE in VALSASSINA
  • Cycle Tourism

WEEKEND - TRAVERSATA DEL TRIANGOLO LARIANO - DA COMO A BELLAGIO

from ESCURSIONI IN COMPAGNIA TRA I MONTI E IL LARIO
A META' PERCORSO
  • Active & Green

The secrets of Valsassina cheeses: dairy laboratory for children and teenagers

from € 10
from Da Carozzi - Formaggeria con cucina
Da Carozzi - laboratorio caseario per bambini e ragazzi
  • Food & Wine

Food And Wine Tour between lake and vineyards

from € 265
from Lake Como Tourism
  • Lakes

Survival Experience

from € 90
from Bellagio TreeB, Via Dante, Bellagio
  • Lakes

Kids Package

from € 17
from Jungle Raider Park, Via Piano Rancio, Piano Rancio
  • Lakes

Food & Wine Tour of Como and Lecco

from € 130
from Lake Como Tourism
  • Lakes

Baby Package

from € 15
from Jungle Raider Park, Via Piano Rancio, Piano Rancio
  • Lakes

Longboard advanced course

from € 80
from SHAREWOOD
Longboard advanced course
  • Active & Green

Teenagers and adults Package

from € 27
from Jungle Raider Park, Via Piano Rancio, Piano Rancio
  • Lakes

Tour of the most beautiful villas of Lake Como

from € 290
from Lake Como Tourism
  • Lakes

Kids and Teenagers Package

from € 23
from Jungle Raider Park, Via Piano Rancio, Piano Rancio
  • Lakes

Vintage Fiat 500 Rental 4h-9h

from € 120
from Leccolandia Srl
  • Lifestyle

Lake Como - An Immersive Experience

from € 12
from Lake Como Museum
  • Lakes

Private Tour of Bellagio and Varenna

from € 170
from Lake Como Tourism
  • Lakes

The secrets of Valsassina cheeses: Classic Experience

from € 40
from Da Carozzi - Formaggeria con cucina
  • Food & Wine

Motorhome & campervan: sustainable rural tourism

from € 39.90
from Agricamper Italia
  • Active & Green

Extreme Package

from € 47
from Jungle Raider Park, Via Piano Rancio, Piano Rancio
  • Lakes

Info

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How to arrive

BY PLANE
Milano Malpensa 77 km, Linate 57 km, Milan Bergamo Airport 43 km

BY TRAIN
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BY CAR
Strada Statale SS36

How to move

BY BUS
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BY BOAT
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BIKE SHARING
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Information

INFOPOINT LECCO
Piazza XX Settembre, 23, Lecco
T. +39 0341 295720

WIFI
Wi-Fi Lecco

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Useful numbers

EMERGENCY
112

HOSPITAL
Ospedale Alessandro Manzoni
Via dell'Eremo, 9
T. +39 848 884 422

POLICE
Comando Provinciale Lecco
Corso Carlo Alberto, 62
T. +39 0341 2621

Carabinieri Comando Stazione
Corso Martiri della Liberazione
T. + 39 0341 284039