Province of Lecco

Churches and shrines in the Province of Lecco

Historic Churches and Shrines

This collection highlights the spiritual and architectural heritage of the Lecco province, featuring sites ranging from the 11th-century Lombard Romanesque Abbey of San Pietro al Monte to the Neoclassical Basilica of San Nicolò. The list includes mountain sanctuaries like the Madonna del Bosco, medieval parish churches in Varenna and Dervio, and historic monastic complexes such as Santa Maria del Lavello. These sites offer a survey of religious history set against the backdrop of Lake Como and the Grigna mountains.

Historic Churches and Shrines — Map

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Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giorgio

13th-century parish church in Varenna featuring a three-aisle layout and medieval frescoes.

Goldmund100 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Basilica of San Nicolò

The Basilica of San Nicolò is the main place of Catholic worship in Lecco.

Laurom / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Abbey of San Pietro al Monte

The Abbey of San Pietro al Monte is a small medieval monastic complex mostly dating to the 11th century, in Lombard Romanesque style, on a…

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Chiesa di Santa Marta

Small 17th-century church in Varenna's central square, featuring a Baroque interior.

Baris Gomleksizoglu / CC-BY-SA

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Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie

16th-century church in Varenna known for its lakeside location and ornate wooden altar.

Jalo / Public domain

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Sanctuary of Madonna del Bosco, Imbersago

The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Bosco is a Roman Catholic sanctuary church outside of Imbersago, province of Lecco, region of Lombardy,…

Facquis / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Santuario di San Girolamo Emiliani

Monastery church in Somasca dedicated to the founder of the Somascan Fathers.

Kibira / Public domain

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Santa Maria del Tiglio

12th-century Romanesque church in Gravedona built with local black and white stone and housing ancient mosaics.

Resegun / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Chiesa dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio

Parish church of Lecco's Castello district, known for its neoclassical elements and accessibility.

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Santi Materno e Lucia, Lecco

Santi Materno e Lucia is a Roman Catholic parish church and former Convente of the Cappuccini are located on Piazza San Cristoforo in the…

Mattana / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Sanctuary of Beata Vergine del Fiume

Sanctuary of Beata Vergine del Fiume is a Roman Catholic church in the town of Mandello del Lario, in the Lecco and the region of Lombardy,…

Jalo / Public domain

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Santi Marcellino e Pietro, Imbersago

Santi Marcellino e Pietro is a Neoclassical-style, Roman Catholic church in Imbersago, province of Lecco, region of Lombardy, Italy.

Monastero Lavello / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Santuario di Santa Maria del Lavello

14th-century monastery complex in Calolziocorte featuring two cloisters and an attached church.

Dario Crespi / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Chiesa di San Tommaso di Canterbury

12th-century parish church in Corenno Plinio, notable for the Gothic tombs of the Andreani family located outside.

Dario Crespi / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate

Parish church of Parlasco in the Valsassina valley, part of the Archdiocese of Milan.

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Santi Giacomo e Brigida

Basilica located in Cassago Brianza, serving as a significant local religious landmark.

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Madonna della Rovinata

Hillside sanctuary in Lecco accessible via a devotional path featuring the Stations of the Cross.

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Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vite

Former convent church in Olginate located along the historic road connecting Lecco and Milan.

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Chiesa di San Giorgio in Mandonico

Historic religious building in Dorio, situated near the ancient locality of Mandonico.

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Chiesa di San Giorgio

The main parish church of Dorio, serving as the central place of worship for the local community.

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