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Moto Guzzi Museum
The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
Lecco works well as a base: 10 minutes from Galbiate, 21km from Lake Como.
Lecco is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 46,580, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Lecco sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lecco to your route.
Lecco (US: LEK-oh, LAY-koh, Italian: [ˈlekko], locally [ˈlɛkko] ; Lecchese: Lecch [ˈlɛk]) is a city of 46,831 inhabitants in Lombardy, Northern Italy, 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Milan. It lies at the end of the south-eastern branch of Lake Como (the branch is named Branch of Lecco / Ramo di Lecco). The BergamoRead more
Alps rise to the north and east, cut through by the Valsassina of which Lecco marks the southern end.
The lake narrows to form the River Adda, so bridges were built there to improve road communications with Como and Milan. There are four bridges crossing the river Adda in Lecco: the Azzone Visconti Bridge (1336–1338), the Kennedy Bridge (1956), the Alessandro Manzoni Bridge (1985), and a railroad bridge.
Lecco obtained the title of city on 22 June 1848, and was elevated to province by decree of the President of the Republic of 6 March 1992.
Known for being the place where the writer Alessandro Manzoni set The Betrothed, the city is located in one of the vortices of the Larian Triangle. It overlooks the eastern branch of Lake Como and is included in the Orobic Prealps, between the Grigne mountain chain and the Resegone.
As a strategic crossroads for Valtellina, Lecco assumed increasing importance during the Middle Ages when it was annexed to the Duchy of Milan following the Peace of Constance. During the second half of the 19th century, under the Austrian dominion, the city went through a particularly flourishing period during which palaces and arcades in neoclassical style were constructed. After the unification of Italy, Lecco established itself as one of the most important industrial centers of the nation thanks to the development of the steel industries, which had been active since the 12th century. For this reason, Lecco is also called "the Iron city".
Lecco was named Alpine Town of the Year in 2013.
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Lecco is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8559 latitude, 9.3970 longitude.
Lecco has a population of approximately 46,580 people, making it a town in Italy.
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The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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19 km · about 20 min drive
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A stunning 18th-century lakeside villa on a wooded promontory of Lake Como, famous as a film location for Star Wars and James Bond.
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A grand 18th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como famous for its botanical gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons, and Canova sculptures.
19 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Italy's most glamorous lake surrounded by Alps, dotted with elegant villas, gardens, and charming lakeside villages.
21 km · about 25 min drive
coastal drive
A winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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