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Argegno,
Laglio, Brienno and all the small towns and villages
around Lake Como have lots of hidden places to discover.
We have listed a few smaller Lake Como towns below and
will be expanding on the list regularly.
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You pass through the small town of Argegno when
traveling up the Western shore of Lake Como from Cernobbio/Como to
Menaggio.Well placed and sheltered, it is situated in a large inlet
at the mouth of the Val d'Intelvi. This river flows at varying rates
throughout the year as its tumbles from the mountains between Como
and Lake Lugano.
Looking across the lake you can see Bellagio to the north and
as far as Nesso towards the south. The village is of Roman origin
and owes its name to the consul Publio Cesio Archigene. With the
Lake being ruled by warring factions centuries ago, Argegno formed
part of a defensive system, which extended as far as the ancient
villa of Lenno and to Isola Comacina.
This picturesque and ancient village is crossed by the Telo stream
which splits into two parts, after falling down from a the towns
ravine. The two are joined by an old stone bridge with a lancet
arch.From Argegno, it is possible to take a cable car up to Pigra
(881 mts.), which is
situated on a plateau that enjoys a beautiful view of the lake.
From here, it is possible to go on to the Valle della Camoggia,
which is in the oasis of Argegno-Cima della Duaria, a conservation
area.The road, which runs along Val d'Intelvi, also starts from
Argegno and after following this road for about about 16 km, you
will arrive at Lanzo.
The best way to appreciate Argegno is to walk up one of the narrow
lanes. Most are paved with intersecting fan pattern of small square
stones typical in much of the area. This area is almost entirely
residential but the walkways are impeccably maintained with potted
red geraniums and colourful flowers contrasting with the ancient
brickwork and facades.
Lake Como is made up of lots of towns and many villages all with
their own sights and sceneries. Argegno has "The Sanctuary
of Sant'Anna" This Church was built in the seventeenth century
and was subsequently renovated. Inside there is find stucco work
and frescoes from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Close
by there is also the Oratory of San Rocco in Pigra Built in the
fifteenth century, this contains frescoes from 1.662 signed by
S.Pozzi. Argegno borders the following municipalities: Brienno,
Colonno, Dizzasco, Lezzeno, Nesso, Pigra, Schignano. |
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