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Lecco · Lombardy
Things to see in Lecco
In Lecco the atlas lists 28 historic places: 10 museums, 9 historic villas and palaces, 3 fortresses and towers, 2 abbeys and monasteries, 2 historic theatres, 1 castle and 1 archaeological site.
Of these, 4 list opening hours and 2 have free entry.
Don’t miss: Villa Manzoni, villa in Lecco, Italy.
By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (100% of dated places).
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The town
Lecco is a large town on the southeastern end of Lake Como in Lombardy, a region in Northwest Italy.
Surrounded by tall mountains, Lecco is very picturesque and makes for a perfect start for mountaineering expeditions, but is not as popular as Como at the other end of the lake - which makes it quieter. It is in Lecco that the river Adda flows out of the lake Como, flowing further south through Lombardy, including Lodi, to join the river Po near Cremona.
Many of the artifacts in the city belonged once to the affluent Lombardian Manzoni family. Its most famous son, Alessandro Manzoni, immortalized the town in his novel The Betrothed. Despite its picturesque location, Lecco's economy for centuries been dependent on industry, not tourism.
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28 places
Museums 10
Villas and palaces 9
Fortresses and towers 3
Abbeys and monasteries 2
Castles 1
Archaeological sites 1
Getting there
By train: Lecco is a railway hub within the Trenord network, so getting in by train is quite a natural choice. There are five railway lines that radiate out of Lecco.
One line from Milano Centrale (40 min) through Monza (30 min) - hourly
Another line running from Monza (40 min) through the countryside
The former mainline from Lecco to Bergamo (40 min) - hourly
The line running south of the lake to Como (1 hr) - only two direct services daily, one in the morning, one in the evening
And the northern line to the Lombardian Alps running through Sondrio (80 min) towards Tirano (2 hr) on the Swiss border - operated every 2-3 hours daily
One-way tickets on all of the connections operated by regional trains are between €3.50 and €5, except for services to Lombardian Alps, which are €6.50 to €9.
Lecco railway station. Opened in 1863.
By plane: The closest airports to Lecco are those of Bergamo Orio al Serio and Milano Linate, both around 40-50 minutes from Lecco by road or rail (travelling by rail requires changing from local transportation from the airport to the main train station). The former is served by low-fare and holiday carriers from destinations all over Europe, while the latter has business-oriented connections from major European hubs served mostly by flag carriers.
Intercontinental flights to Lombardy, and more low-fare and full-service flights from Europe, arrive at Milano Malpensa Airport.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Basilica di San Nicolò. 96 metres tall. It was erected in the 8th century, and has undergone numerous reconstructions. Palazzo Belgiojoso (Villa Belgiojoso). Civic Planetarium, Palazzo Belgioioso. Palazzo delle Paure (Palace of Fears). Built in 1905 in eclectic neo-medieval style as a tax office (hence the name). It hosts a collection of modern art and temporary exhibitions. Closed on Monday, except on Monday after Easter. Torre Viscontea. This big tower is the only remnant of former fortifications. Ponte di Azzone Visconti. A bridge built by Azzone Visconti between 1336 and 1338 on the river Adda. Santuario di Nostra Signora della Vittoria, Via Azzone Visconti. A massive church built in 1932 in memory of the fallen of the Great War. Villa Manzoni. Dedicated to Alessandro Manzoni, an Italian poet and novelist.
Archaeological Museum of Barro (MAB), Località Eremo, Via Balassi 1, 23851 Galbiate, Lecco. Nature, archeology and history museum
Moto Guzzi Museum. Museum with over 150 motorbikes.
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