Discovering 6 little-known and surprising locations in Alta Brianza!

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Discovering 6 little-known locations but rich in surprises in the green lands of Alta Brianza!

The areas of the Center of Como and the fantastic villages that dot the shores of the homonymous lake are well known to all, including tourists. But how many know the beautiful territories and the “little treasures” that hide the many towns located outside the center of Como?

How many have visited the medieval village of Villincino in Erba? Who knows the network of trails in the Montorfano natural reserve, or do they know that a waterfall can be photographed at the Oasis of Baggero in Merone?

These are just three examples, but you could make a long list of surprising places but often ignored by most people because simply, not being famous, they do not know it.

Between the two branches of Lake Como lies in fact the territory of Alta Brianza, an area full of environmental and landscape beauties as well as economic and productive center.

Here is the LAKE COMO GREEN LAND project to encourage the development and the knowledge of these territories, born thanks to the “District of Tourist Activity Expo Green Land” to which 13 municipalities of the Alta Brianza have joined and promoted by the Lombardy Region.

Inspired by this interesting project, we decided to bring back some of these less known but surprising places that are worth visiting at least once.

ISOLA DEI CIPRESSI – PUSIANO

The history of this small but pretty island dates back to the Neolithic period, when on the eastern tip stood a small village built on stilts. After many events the island was sold in 1874 to the brothers Antonio and Egidio Gavazzi, industrialists of Valmadrera.

This beautiful enchanted place is now managed by “La Fondazione”, founded in 2011 with the aim of protecting, conserving, promoting and enhancing this artistic and historical asset. In addition to making the Isola dei Cripressi and its property accessible, the Foundation also performs cultural or theatrical activities.

For more information on how to reach and visit this fantastic enchanted place, we recommend viewing the official WebSite.

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TENUTA DI POMELASCA – INVERIGO

There has been news of the locality of Pomelasca since the 16th century, when it was still owned by the Ciocca family of Milan, reaching the end, after numerous changes of ownership, among the possessions of the Sormani family, who still own the property today.

Arrived at the estate you are immediately struck by the surrounding landscape. A pleasant hilly landscape immersed in a bucolic atmosphere. Following the path you will come across the red church, which stands out for its bright color that contrasts with the green of the surrounding meadows and the blue sky. In fact, this is made with Lombard brick, the typical red bricks that predominated in Renaissance buildings.

In addition to the Cappella Gentilizia there is a large park in the estate, full of woods and paths and a small botanical garden.

The Church is really very picturesque and characteristic, and offers the viewer an evocative and unexpected landscape.

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OASI DI BAGGERO – MERONE

The Municipality of Merone contributed to the emergence of Baggero’s Ecofrazione, a system that puts man and the environment at the center of attention, promoting a tourism that is attentive to the ecological aspect through eco-pitches, an urban eco-park and a system of bike-sharing.

Here in Baggero you can also visit the Oasis, a large green space where the ancient quarry has become a small paradise on earth with two dams, ponds, the many mills that follow the waters of the river Lambro and the various paths. These wind along the magnificent fields of maize and fragrant woods where you can see a variety of animals including hares or sparrows.

It is certainly the perfect place to take a walk in peace so as to get away from the chaos of the city in a short time.

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BORGO DI VILLINCINO – ERBA

Villincino located in the town of Erba, is an ancient fortified village of medieval origin, surrounded by stone walls and equipped with two tower entrances at the ends.

Originally, the village was the fortified residence of the Carpani family, an ally of the Visconti of Milan, as evidenced by the fresco found in an apartment that is part of the complex, which depicts two ladies holding the family crest: a hornbeam tree in front to a white tower.

The village with its buildings and walls, is a sensational example of medieval construction and still remains well preserved.

To be seen!!

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TORRE MEDIEVALE and historic center – EUPILIO

The Galliano tower on the slopes of the Molvesio hill is a medieval building dating back to the 12th century. It is an imposing and fortified structure designed as a simple military garrison and guard point. This military and purely strategic function was also proven by the existence, documented by historical reports, of a nearby castle.

To see if you go to Eupilio is also the historic center especially the church of San Giorgio in Corneno, dedicated to a warrior saint, given its proximity to the tower.

PARCO DELL’ALPE DEL VICERE’ – ALBAVILLA

The Alpe del Viceré, in the municipality of Albavilla, owes its name to Eugenio di Beauharnais, stepson of Napoleon Bonaparte and appointed by him Viceroy of Italy, who bought in 1810 the large plateau to make you build a large building to be designated to his horses.

The area is of palaeontological importance for the outcrop of a succession of rocks of the lower Jurassic rich in Ammonites. This area is also peculiar for its karst morphology.

After a patient environmental recovery, the area was equipped with: