Lecco

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Lecco city center, photo: Celia Abernethy

Location

Lecco is about 55 km north of Milan. The city lies on the eastern branch of Lake Como set at the base of the Alps surrounded by nature. The nearest airports are Milano Malpensa, Milano Linate and Bergamo Orio al Serio. Read more: How to get to Lecco

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Lecco Blog

1927 Violin made by Riccardo Genovese in Lecco sold for €32K

Lutier Riccardo Genovese lived in Lecco between 1927 and 1928 where he made some of today's most sought after violins ...
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Lario Express, Vintage Electric & Steam Trains to Lake Como

Trenitalia has launched two new itineraries for visitors to Lake Como. You can now travel on a vintage electric train ...
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Private Lake Como Tour From Milan

A customized, exclusive Lake Como Tour from Milan With this private tour from Milan you will see the most beautiful places of ...
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Bell Tower Campanile di San Nicolò, Lecco

An excellent way to see Lecco and Lake Como is from above atop the bell and clock tower Campanile di ...
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Casa Vacanze Namaste Lake Como Vacation Rental (Lecco)

Holiday apartment, Casa Vacanze Namaste is a five-minute walk from the historical center of Lecco on Lake Como. Owner, Alina ...
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The American Guy Who Has Charmed Lecco

I met up with Hayden Knight Weiler to interview him about his new video “I Love Italy” which has become ...
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Imbarcadero Lecco Ferry & Cafè (Lecco)

Imbarcadero Lecco is the Lecco ferry station where ferries going to Varenna and Bellagio depart from. Located at Lungolario Cesare Battisti, ...
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Private Transportation: Boat Rental, Taxi boat & Car Services on Lake Como

Private transportation services are available in the Lake Como area. Boat rental, taxi boat and private car services on Lake ...
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Transportation: Getting Around Lake Como by Ferry, Bus, Train, Boat & Car

I am absolutely sure that visiting Lake Como is going to be a great experience for you. Getting around, however, may create ...
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Visit Valtellina Wine Country in Style

A look into the Lombardy wine region of Valtellina wine country Today I am going on the Lake Como Food ...
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What is it? I asked the citizens of Lecco

An unusual structure I often go jogging along the lake following the cycle path parallel to Viale Don Giovanni Ticozzi ...
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Inspired by Lake Como, Akuaduulza Jewelry

Inspired by Lake Como It was a cold, winter evening when an idea came to jewelry designer, Grazia Gerin. She ...
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Bottega del Maiale

I'm supposed to be doing my morning jog but I got distracted by the rich, colorful window of local delecacies ...
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Manzoni and the Legend of Lecco

There is a legend which is very much alive in the city of Lecco. A romance set in the XVII ...
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Bluelario Women’s Atelier

In the lakeside town of Lecco on Lake Como there is a small shop making a big difference for local ...
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Lake Como Boat, Villas & Food Tour

CENTRAL LAKE TOUR Boat, Food & Villas Tour of Lake Como, Italy A full day guided tour discovering the pearls of Lake ...
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Da Ceko Il Pescatore Fish Deli (Lecco)

Just past the Isola Viscontea and the Il Ponte Viscontea bridge, is the neighborhood Pescarenico, the old fisherman's village. The antique ...
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My Favorite Town in Italy

Another story-share with the girls at #DolceVitaBloggers, a community of Italophile bloggers. This month we share our stories about our Favorite Town ...
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Artisan Beer & Burgers Herba Monstrum (Galbiate)

Located just across the old bridge Ponte Azzone Visconti Lecco, under the train overpass, you'll find Herba Monstrum. Herba Monstrum ...
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Tabula Rosa (Lecco)

Tabula Rosa, restaurant, and pizzeria newly managed by the HLL Hotel Lungo Lago in Lecco on the eastern branch of Lake Como ...
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Harvesting Chestnuts on Monte Barro

How do you say Chestnuts in Italian? Castagne I have to admit, I had no idea that chestnuts came from ...
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Visit Lake Como with a Local (Food Tour)

Walking Tour of Lecco, Boat Cruise & Lunch Lake Como is a destination on almost everyone's bucket list, but like many ...
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The Living Land Urban Art Youth Project

I was doing my morning errands in the center of Lecco, when I came to the alleyway I usually use ...
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Lek Restaurant (Lecco)

L'ek is dialect for Lake and is the new bistro in Piazza XX Settembre under the eastern portico. It's small ...
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Music in the Park, Villa Gomes Lecco

The Villa Gomes Civic Music School in Lecco holds concerts and special events in the park. At the turn of ...
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Lecco Half-Marathon

30 April 2017 - Flat and smooth Lecco marathon and half marathon course is said to be one of the ...
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How to get to Lecco

Lecco is at the southeastern tip of Lake Como, in northern Italy. Known as the setting for the romantic masterpiece The ...
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Best Restaurants in Lecco

Would you like to know where the locals go? If you like good food, we have selected a few restaurants, ...
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Authentic Style for Men Mr. PMA Tattoo & Barbershop (Lecco)

Mr. PMA Lecco is a quiet town in northern Italy sitting on the eastern shore of Lake Como at the ...
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Best Accommodation in Lecco, Lake Como

Hotels and accommodation selected for you in Lecco. NH Pontevecchio Lecco (Above image) Overlooking the Adda River, NH Pontevecchio is a ...
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LarioStraordinario Guide Book for Lake Como

LarioStraordinario, a new guide book for the Lake Como district, created and co-ordinated by Viviana Musumeci and published by ItaliaStraordinaria is ...
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The Lucia Regatta – Regata di Lucie

Once a common fisherman’s boat and used as everyday transportation by the inhabitants of Lake Lecco and Lake Como, The ...
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Shopping in Lecco

Shopping in Lecco Lecco shopping district (red rectangle on map) starts at Piazza Manzoni and runs up Via Roma where ...
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Festa del Lago, Lake Festival Fireworks Shows

"There's nothing like forgetting about your things- to-do lists to look up and watch the explosions. In that moment the ...
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Terrazza Restaurant at Hotel Villa Giulia (Valmadrera )

Overlooking Lake Como from the Valmadrera shore is the Villa Giulia Hotel and Restaurant. Known for it's spectacular view of the lake, ...
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The 10 Best Towns of Lake Como

Lake Como is shaped like an upside-down Y . Como is at the southwestern tip and Lecco is at the ...
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Italian Cooking Class in Lecco

Leaving from: Lecco, Italy Duration: 5 hours Price: € 95,00 BOOK NOW This 5-hour cooking course in a charming private villa near Lecco ...
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Walk and Eat Tour in Lecco

Food, Wine & Nightlife -Food Tours - Culinary & Gourmet Tour Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Leaving From: Lecco, Italy Price: € 85,00 ...
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Looking For Leonardo Da Vinci Part 2 – Il Ponte Vecchio

Follow my blog with Bloglovin I found out that Leonardo Da Vinci had spent some time in this area of ...
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Small-Group Lake Como, Bellagio and Lecco Full-Day Trip from Milan Including Cruise

Leaving from: Milan, Italy Duration: 10 hours Price: € 90,00 BOOK NOW Visit the beautiful cities of Como and Bellagio and experience a ...
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Looking for Leonardo Da Vinci Part 1 – Self Propelling Ferry

Leonardo Da Vinci, the infamous renaissance artist not only made his mark in the big cities of Rome and Milan, ...
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Hambu Hamburger Restaurant (Lecco)

New hamburger place along the lake. Good, quality meat and friendly service. Vegetarian choices are also available.They pride themselves in being ...
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Street Fud Food Truck Festival Malgrate 2016

Malgrate, LC Italy, Street Fud Festival 2016 showing off the new trend and growing industry of Food Trucks in Italy ...
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Restaurant at Canottieri Rowing Club (Lecco)

This is by far the best view of the lake and one of the most relaxing places for a meal ...
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HLL Hotel Lungo Lago Lecco

HLL Hotel Lungolago Lecco 3-star hotel Lungolario Luigi Cadorna 20, 23900 Lecco, Italy A beautiful lakefront location with free Wi-Fi throughout, Hotel ...
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ICAM chocolate factory outlet store

In Lecco , in the old neighborhood of Pescarenico, there is a chocolate factory. In the courtyard of the chocolate ...
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Ristorante Giardino (Lecco)

Although Il Giardino is not in the center of town, it is well worth the taxi ride or 25 minute walk ...
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Transport from Bergamo to Lecco, Mandelo del Lario, Lierna, Varenna, Bellagio

The easiest way to get to the Lecco branch of Lake Como from other European countries is to fly to Milano ...
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VM Cooking School for Italian Food Lovers (Lecco)

VM Cooking School for Italian Food Lovers – one day Kitchen Experience Lecco While you’re visiting the beautiful area of ...
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Tourist attractions and places to visit in Lecco

Lecco is about 55 km north of Milan. The city lies on the eastern branch of Lake Como set at the ...
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Lecco city center, photo: Celia Abernethy Location Lecco is about 55 km north of Milan. The city lies on the eastern ...
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C&C Maison self-catering apartments (Lecco)

C&C Maison offers self-catering apartments located in and around the historical centre of Lecco. All elegant accommodation comes with a ...
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Soqquadro (Lecco)

In a renovated villa overlooking Pecarenico’s historic Piazza Era, a key location in Manzoni’s “The Betrothed”, the Soqquardo offers a unique ...
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Ristorante Larius (Lecco)

Larius is one of Lecco’s most established restaurants. It’s unique old world European decor is reminiscent of a Parisian tea ...
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Il Borgo Scacciaventi (Lecco)

You are always greeted with a smile at the Borgo Scacciventi. Specialized in Tuscan cuisine, they serve wonderful appetizers, traditional pasta ...
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The Betrothed, I Promessi Sposi – Il Corteo Manzoniano

(A special event, but not every year) One of the most famous works of Italian literature comes to life in ...
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Museums & Galleries in Lecco

Museums & Galleries in Lecco Contemporary Art Gallery at the Palazzo della Paura Piazza XX Settembre 20, Lecco The name ...
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Canottieri Lecco Sailing & Rowing Club

Since 1895 the Rowing Club of Lecco, "Canottieri Lecco" has been offering its members the best of lake recreation set in Lecco's most ...
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Tours in Lecco