Mandello Del Lario between Lake Como, culture and mountain trails
Accommodation in Mandello Del Lario
Mandello del Lario combines historic sites, a living motorcycle tradition, mountain trails and typical specialities to create a diverse destination on Lake Como. If you are looking for accommodation for your stay, the municipality offers a range of points of interest: you can explore the local culture and history, plan a stage of the Sentiero del Viandante, make use of the connection to the mountain world or discover regional cuisine.
File:Grigne at sunrise - Mandello del Lario, Lecco, Italy - August 6, 2018 02.jpg
Photo: Giorgio Galeotti via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Culture and local history
A prominent point of reference is the Museo Moto Guzzi in the vicinity of Mandello del Lario. Among other things, the museum displays the first motorcycle built by Carlo Guzzi in 1919. It is housed in the historic factory where the history of the Moto Guzzi brand began in 1921. For those interested in culture, the focus is not only on motorcycles but also on the industrial history of the town.
The churches also lead through various periods of local history. The Church of San Lorenzo is just a few steps from the lake, at the entrance to the old town centre of Mandello del Lario. Inside is a carved and gilded Serassi organ dating from 1764. The Sanctuary of Santa Maria Nascente (Madonna di Debbio) is located in the village of Debbio, on the border between Abbadia Lariana and Mandello del Lario.
The Palazzo Secchi, a palace, is also located in the surroundings of Mandello del Lario. The Church of San Giorgio stands on a hill above Sasso San Giorgio on Lake Como and along the Sentiero del Viandante.
Hiking, lake and mountains
For hikers, the first stage of the Sentiero del Viandante, which passes through Mandello del Lario, is particularly relevant. The connection between this trail and the Church of San Giorgio makes it clear that culture and the mountain landscape do not have to be considered separately here. When planning a hike, you can include the first stage as a defined section of the Sentiero del Viandante.
Mandello del Lario is served by the Milano–Lecco–Tirano railway line. At the same time, Grignone can be reached from Mandello del Lario. With different plans for the day, the train connection and the accessible mountain destination can be considered separately.
Local flavours and a special September event
Missoltini or Missultén are part of the region's culinary character. They are made from agoni, which are caught in June and then dried in the sun. This speciality adds a culinary connection to the lake and to local food processing when planning your trip.
In September, the Motoraduno Guzzi in Mandello del Lario is considered a particularly eagerly anticipated and highly valued event. Together with the Museo Moto Guzzi, it provides a clear connection to the town's motorcycle history. For those interested in motorcycle history, September marks a specific period of the year clearly defined by the event.
Places in the surrounding area
For further orientation, you can also consider Esino Lario, Ballabio, Perledo, Gisazio, Cassina Valsassina, Lierna, Oliveto Lario and Onno.
For the overarching travel overview: Lecco.
