Historic Religious Sites
This collection spans the Italian-Swiss border, showcasing architectural evolution from the 5th-century Baptistery of St. John in Riva San Vitale to the grand Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral of Como. The list features significant Romanesque structures like the Basilicas of San Fedele and Sant'Abbondio, the 10th-century Tempietto di San Fedelino, and various lakeside chapels. These sites preserve medieval frescoes, historic bell towers, and unique religious heritage across the Lombardy and Ticino regions.
A Cathedral of Como
Como Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral of the city of Como, Lombardy, Italy, and the seat of the Bishop of Como.
B Basilica of San Fedele
The Basilica of San Fedele in Como is located in the city center. The present Romanesque church dates from 1120 and is dedicated to the…
C Church of Sant'Abbondio
The Basilica of Sant'Abbondio is a Romanesque-style 11th-century Catholic basilica church located in Como, region of Lombardy, Italy.
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giorgio
A 13th-century parish church located in the central square of Varenna, featuring medieval frescoes and a pavement made of local black marble.
E Basilica of San Nicolò
The Basilica of San Nicolò is the main place of Catholic worship in Lecco.
F Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo
Located in the hilltop village of Brunate, this church is known for its Baroque-style interior and its position overlooking Lake Como.
Chiesa di Santa Marta
A small historic church located in the center of Varenna, situated near the larger parish church of San Giorgio.
H Chiesa di Santa Tecla
A Romanesque-style church situated on the lakeside in Torno, featuring a notable portal and a bell tower that characterizes the village waterfront.
I Tempietto di San Fedelino sul Lago Mezzola
The Tempietto di San Fedelino', also known as the Oratorio di San Fedele, is a 10th to 11th-century small, Roman Catholic sanctuary or…
J Santuario di San Girolamo Emiliani
A monastery church and sanctuary in Somasca dedicated to the founder of the Somascan Fathers, forming part of a larger devotional complex.
K Baptistery of St. John
The oldest Christian building in Switzerland. Baptism here was performed by dipping in a large basin with diameter of 1.9 metres.
L Chiesa del Redentore
The primary Catholic place of worship in Cernobbio, featuring a 20th-century facade and serving as a central landmark for the lakeside town.
M Chiesa di San Pietro
Known as the "Red Church" due to its distinctive exterior color, this religious building is located in Castel San Pietro within the Swiss Canton of Ticino.
N Santuario Santa Maria dei Miracoli
A Renaissance-style sanctuary in the Swiss Canton of Ticino, built in the 16th century following a reported Marian apparition.
O Basilica di San Vincenzo
The Basilica di San Vincenzo is a church in Galliano, a frazione of Cantù, in Lombardy, northern Italy.
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