{"id":4168,"date":"2026-04-24T15:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/?page_id=4168"},"modified":"2026-09-30T18:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:14:29","slug":"alto-lario-history-and-the-lake","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/en\/attivita-e-cultura\/itinerari-sul-lago\/alto-lario-history-and-the-lake\/","title":{"rendered":"North Lake Como: History and the Lake"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"3\">Alto Lario Between Water and Sky: From Ancient Boats to the View of San Miro<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"><em>A journey to discover the nautical tradition, noble power, and natural beauty of the northern shore.<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">This itinerary will immerse you in the history of Lake Como through its symbols: the boats that navigated its waters, the palaces that ruled its lands, and the trails that offer endless views.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\">The Itinerary: History, Nobility, and Horizons<\/h2>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museobarcalariana.it\/?_gl=1%2A1rsrfwm%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTY0NjI2NDUwMy4xNzc2NzY3OTU0%2A_ga_PGPFZ0QMHP%2AczE3NzY3Njc5NTMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzY3Njc5NTMkajYwJGwwJGgw\">Lake Como Boats Museum<\/a> (Pianello del Lario)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/barca-lariana-e1776765580539.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/barca-lariana-300x201.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">The journey begins in Pianello del Lario, inside a splendid 19th-century silk mill that houses the Lake Como Boats Museum (<i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"123\">Museo Barca Lariana<\/i>). It is Europe&#8217;s most important collection of its kind.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What to see:<\/b> An incredible collection of over 400 historic vessels: from rare Larian &#8220;gondolini&#8221; to working boats, vintage speedboats, and imposing steamboats. It is a tribute to the brilliance of the lake&#8217;s master shipwrights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11\">2. Palazzo Gallio (Gravedona)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/esterni-palazzo-gallio-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/esterni-palazzo-gallio-1-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/esterni-palazzo-gallio-1-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/esterni-palazzo-gallio-1.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">We move on to Gravedona to admire the impressive Palazzo Gallio. Built in the late 16th century by Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, this palace with its four corner towers stands like a castle guarding the lake.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Elegance:<\/b> Now a venue for exhibitions and concerts, the palace offers unmatched views from its loggias. Strolling through its halls means breathing in the splendor of the great noble families who inhabited these shores.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">3. Lakeside Walk: From Gravedona to Sorico<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LUNGOLAGO-e1776765601764.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LUNGOLAGO-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"260\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">For lovers of relaxation and nature, this is one of the most beautiful walks along the lake. A flat pedestrian and cycle path that runs right alongside the water, passing through Domaso, Gera Lario, and finally Sorico.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The experience:<\/b> You will walk just inches from the lake, passing sandy beaches, colorful harbors, and views of the Alto Lario peaks reflecting in the water. Perfect for photography or simply enjoying the breeze.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\">4. Church of San Miro (Sorico)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorico_santuario-di-San-Miro.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorico_santuario-di-San-Miro-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorico_santuario-di-San-Miro-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorico_santuario-di-San-Miro-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.residence-lacollina.com\/collina2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorico_santuario-di-San-Miro.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The itinerary concludes with a short ascent toward the Church of San Miro, overlooking Sorico from above.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Panorama:<\/b> Reached via a scenic mule track, this 15th-century church (housing the remains of Saint Miro the Hermit) offers one of the most spectacular vantage points: the view stretches from Lake Como to the Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve, all the way to the entrance of Valtellina.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Route Details<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Duration:<\/b> Full day.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Transportation:<\/b> Car to reach the Museum and Gravedona; on foot for the lakeside walk and the climb to San Miro.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ideal for:<\/b> Local history enthusiasts, hikers looking for easy routes, and anyone wishing to discover the authentic soul of the Upper Lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"24\"><i data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;From the wisdom of ancient shipwrights to the peace of a hermitage suspended between lake and mountain: let the water guide you and discover the noble heart of the Alto Lario.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alto Lario Between Water and Sky: From Ancient Boats to the View of San Miro A journey to discover the nautical tradition, noble power, and natural beauty of the northern shore. 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