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Historic Sites

This collection highlights the medieval heritage of the eastern shore of Lake Como, centered around Varenna and Lierna. The selection includes defensive structures like the 11th-century Castello di Vezio and the fortified peninsula of Lierna Castle. Complementing these are the town's civic hubs, including the 14th-century Piazza San Giorgio and the historic Municipio, which showcase the region's Romanesque and Gothic architectural influences and traditional cobblestone urban planning.

Lierna Castle

Lierna Castle is a castle on the eastern side of Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy.

Castello di Vezio

Medieval fortress featuring a stone watchtower and defensive walls. The site houses a permanent exhibition on the Lariosaurus and hosts regular falconry displays.

Piazza San Giorgio

The central hub of Varenna, bordered by the 14th-century Church of San Giorgio and the Romanesque Church of San Giovanni Battista.

Piazza al Prato

A traditional cobblestone square in the northern section of the village, surrounded by historic residential architecture and narrow pedestrian passages.

Municipio

The administrative center of Varenna, located in a historic building adjacent to the town's main square and religious sites.

Piazza Unione Europea

A pedestrianized cobblestone square situated near the waterfront, serving as a transit point between the ferry terminal and the historic village center.