Visit Carate Urio, Lake Como
Carate Urio offers a landscape full of beautiful mansions, villas and gardens on the slopes of Monte Bisbino. A truly romantic setting thanks to the many botanical gardens and exotic plants found here.
In Carate, at the beginning of the 20th century, there was one of the most important and refined Italian boatyards, the Cantieri Taroni, founders of a school of boatbuilders that has marked the history of Lake
What to do, to visit and to see in Carate Urio
Church of Santa Marta
The church of Santa Marta was formerly dedicated to Sts. Nazaro and Celso. Its construction dates back to the 11th century.
You can find this church along the Strada Regina.
Inside the church there are many works of art and frescoes from the 15th century.
Walk along the old Strada Regina
Travelling along the Strada Regina is an absolute must, either on foot or by hiring a bicycle.
Cross the entire village, from Moltrasio to Laglio. There are numerous streets leading up and down from the main road, all to be explored, full of enchanting corners and tiny free beaches.
Weekly local street market in Carate Urio
Mercato rionale
There are no Local street markets in the municipality of Carate Urio, the nearest takes place in Cernobbio every Wednesday morning.
Events, festivals and music in Carate Urio
Feste tradizionali
SS. Giacomo e Filippo is the patron saint of the municipality of Carate Urio. The festival in his honour takes place on 3 May.
Beaches and lidos, where to swim in Carate Urio
Best treks and scenic hiking trails in Carate Urio, Lago di Como
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Come arrivare a Carate Urio
Curiosità e approfondimenti
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