Holiday apartment in Lecco – Culture, Lake and Mountains

Culture and Architecture in Lecco

The Palazzo delle Paure houses temporary exhibitions and the Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea on the first floor. The building is accessible to people with disabilities and has a lift. The Palazzo delle Paure can be reached on foot from Lecco railway station. The Osservatorio Alpinistico Lecchese is located on the third floor. Texts, images, videos and historic mountaineering memorabilia enable visitors to engage interactively with the history of mountaineering. The walk from the railway station and the lift are two specific details to consider when planning a visit.

The Torre Viscontea is the only fully preserved part of the fortifications of Visconti origin that survived unscathed the demolitions ordered at the end of the 18th century. Its first floor hosts temporary exhibitions by Si.M.U.L. and the City of Lecco's cultural department. The Museo della montagna e dell'alpinismo lecchese is also located in the ancient Torre Viscontea. It displays numerous objects illustrating the development of mountaineering equipment, as well as significant memorabilia from important achievements by mountaineers from Lecco around the world. The Teatro della Società was designed in 1835 by Giuseppe Bovara in the neoclassical style, based on the model of La Scala in Milan.

Mountain Views and Mountaineering Themes

Piani d'Erna is a mountain settlement with views of the city of Lecco, as well as views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. The Funivia dei Piani d'Erna provides access to Piani d'Erna. This means that, alongside Lecco's mountaineering collections and themes, a mountain destination with city, lake and mountain views can also be part of the travel experience.

Trails for Different Travel Paces

The Itinerario Manzoniano can be experienced independently or with a licensed guide. You can complete it on foot, by bicycle, by car or by public transport. When planning the Itinerario Manzoniano, the choice between the four modes of transport can be taken into account just as much as the decision to use a licensed guide. The Museo Manzoniano in Villa Manzoni displays manuscripts, first editions and memorabilia related to the writer's life and work.

The Sentiero del Viandante is a historic trail approximately 70 kilometres long along the eastern shore of Lake Como between Lecco and Sorico. Its origins are believed to date back to Roman times. With an approximate length of 70 kilometres, dividing it into stages and breaks provides a specific basis for planning. The Anello dei Laghi is predominantly flat and suitable for families. Its predominantly flat terrain provides another specific point of reference for planning the day.

Bridge Engineering and Destinations on the Water

The Ponte Azzone Visconti (Ponte Vecchio) was built around 1335 at the place where the Adda River flows out of Lake Como. From the Navigazione Laghi landing stage near Piazza Cermenati, public boats travel to well-known destinations on the Lario. The boat connection complements the trails and structures by the water with destinations on the Lario.

Further Places for Orientation

For further travel planning, you can also explore Pescate, Vestreno, Morterone, Missaglia, Barzio, Vendrogno, Civate and Premana.

To the higher-level travel overview: Lecco.