Fossils and nature

Lago di origine glaciale, è un ricco sito di giacimenti fossiliferi, in particolare in prossimità del Monte San Giorgio

4 siti UNESCO, indissolubilmente legati al paesaggio: Monte San Giorgio, Isolino Virginia, Monastero di Torba, Sacro Monte di Varese.

From the lakeside promenade in the characteristic small town of Porto Ceresio on the new cycle track and gravel tracks, the route then starts to climb through the Unesco area’s most important fossil sites on Monte San Giorgio. After a few sections through trenches and spectacular panoramas it then continues to Sasso Caldo, where the Besanosaurus, one of the world’s most important fossils, was found.Across the historic border between Italy and Switzerland it descends into the latter as far as Meride, a beautiful pristine town and site of a fossil museum which was renovated and enlarged in 2012 by architect Mario Botta.The return journey is on an educational footpath which returns to Cà del Monte and Besano for a visit to the museum on the Italian side. Point of interest: Siti fossiliferi miniere di piombo e argento museo dei fossili di Meride e Besano trincee della linea Cadorna BIKE: E-bike, MTB, full

The Church of San Giorgio, also known as La Canonica, dates to 1186.

In Varenna let yourself be charmed by 14th century Lombard architecture. The majestic Church of San Giorgio with its bell tower is located in the square of the same name. The toll of its bells every day livens up the small village of Varenna.

A route in three stages to discover the Terre del Vescovado, amidst picturesque villages, charming hills and famous vineyards

In a splendid position on Lake Garda, within the Upper Garda Bresciano Park, Tignale is made up of six hamlets.

Churches, basilicas and shrines in Lecco and surroundings: a religious heritage between the Romanesque and the Marian cult

Basilica of San Pietro al Monte: a walk to a treasure in the wood