Manzoni mentioned the Pescarenico in his most famous work, The Betrothed, and thanks to the story this district has become famous

Built halfway up the mountain, it dominates the valley and the city of Sondrio, it likely had defensive and signaling purposes.

Basilica di Sant'Abbondio is a great example of Como Romanesque. It is located outside the town walls, at the side of Monte Croce

Alserio deep links to water go way back in history