Limonta: Lakeside and Historic Churches

Lakeside: Limonta’s lakeside and picturesque views.
Religious buildings: A sanctuary, churches and a chapel richly decorated with frescoes.
Historic centre: The Chiesa dei Santi Ambrogio e Bernardo is located in the historic centre.
Art: A polyptych from the late 15th century.
Landing stage: Public Limonta–Madonna del Moletto landing stage with limited mooring time for pleasure boats.
Surrounding area: Museo Moto Guzzi and Cima del Costone are located in the area around Limonta.
Paths: The Sentiero degli Olivi offers routes with different starting points and levels of difficulty.

Lakeside and landing stage

The Santuario della Madonna del Moletto is located on the lakeside of Limonta. Together with the lakeside landscape, which offers picturesque views and appeals to people seeking peace and unspoilt nature, it forms a clear focal point for a stay by the water.

The public Limonta–Madonna del Moletto landing stage is also part of the lakeside area. Pleasure boats may moor there for a maximum of two hours. This restriction is relevant to day planning if you are visiting Limonta from the water or would like to combine a stay at the landing stage with other destinations in the village. When choosing accommodation in Limonta, you can therefore decide in advance whether the focus of your stay should be more on the lakeside, the churches or the paths in the surrounding area.

Churches, chapel and art

The Santuario della Vergine Annunciata detto Madonna del Moletto in Limonta was built in 1606. The Madonna del Moletto is a small chapel from the 17th century, richly decorated with frescoes. Both features give the lakeside area a sacred character without requiring an extensive sightseeing programme.

The Chiesa dei Santi Ambrogio e Bernardo is located in the historic centre. The reconstruction of the church was completed in 1673. Inside is a polyptych from the end of the 15th century, attributed to the workshop of Felice Scotti from Como.

Another period is represented by the present-day Chiesa di S. Dionigi in Limonta. It was built in the 1920s after the original building was demolished in 1923. Those interested in architectural history will therefore find religious buildings from different periods in Limonta, which can be mentally connected into a tour through the development of the village.

Destinations in the surrounding area

The Museo Moto Guzzi is located in the area around Limonta and complements the religious and scenic impressions with a destination focused on the history of technology. The summit of Cima del Costone is also located in the surrounding area. Both destinations broaden the choice for days when you would like to plan destinations beyond the immediate historic centre and lakeside.

Paths around Oliveto Lario

The Sentiero degli Olivi comprises several paths that cross the coast of Oliveto Lario. Depending on the starting point and chosen level of difficulty, they offer different walking experiences. This is particularly helpful when a travel group does not all prefer the same route: you can base your choice on the starting point and level of difficulty without structuring the entire stay around a single route.

This creates a diverse local landscape of lakeside scenery, chapels, churches, art, the history of technology and nature. When choosing your accommodation, you can weigh these themes according to your interests and view Limonta either as a peaceful stay by the water or as a starting point for sightseeing and walks in the surrounding area.

Further destinations to include in your plans: Mandello Del Lario, Lierna, Barzio, Oliveto Lario, Ballabio, Gisazio, Perledo, Varenna

To the overarching travel overview: Lecco.