Visit Laglio. Lake Como
Located on the western shore of Lake Como along the Via Regina, the municipality of Laglio retains a village of Roman origin; an ancient tower in the locality of Torriggia bears witness to this. The village itself owes its name to its Roman commander: Lallius.
The village has enjoyed a certain notoriety ever since the popular U.S. actor George Clooney decided to acquire Villa Oleandra and spend his summer vacations here.
What to do, to visit and to see in Laglio
The Bear Hole Cave
The Cave Budo dell'Orso Cave is located in Torriggia, north of Laglio. It is placed in a wonderful naturalistic area, an encounter between water and rock unchanged over the millennia. You can reach the cave from Torriggia walking a fairly impervious path. In its bowels were found bones of bears and many other extinct animals, a place of worldwide importance for the artifacts found here.
The Bear Hole, because of its length and the appearance of its interior, is one of the most beautiful natural caves known. To be able to visit it, go through the Municipality of Laglio to find out times and methods.
Frank's pyramid
A pyramid-shaped mausoleum is visible in the Laglio cemetery. The mausoleum preserves the relics of Doctor Joseph Frank, a great friend of Alessandro Volta. He became famous for his magnanimity; he gave free care to the indigent, even donating medicine to them. He loved the lake deeply and asked to be buried here.
On the tombstone is the dedication: "You who set foot on this threshold, wish peace to a man who was truly among men most human".
Villa Veronesi
Eighteenth-century Villa Veronesi built on the tip of Torriggia. Torriggia derives from "tower" (in Turigia dialect) defense and guard settlement.
The Church of St. George
In the square of the Borgo di Laglio you can visit the church of San Giorgio, it preserves ancient and precious stuccoes of the 18th century by the artist Stefano Salterio.
Events, festivals and music in Laglio
Beaches and lidos, where to swim in Laglio
Lido di Laglio.
Best treks and scenic hiking trails in Laglio
If you want to go trekking, hiking or nordic-walling on Lake Como and discover trails above the Laglio mountains, we recommend the team HIKING LAKE COMO. Francesca and Mario are professional and passionate certified guides, as well as enthusiastic local people. Contact here.
How to get to Laglio