Pianello Lario is located in the northern part of Lake Como, plan your visit with our tourist map, see the Larian boat museum, the village and the parish of San Martino.
Coordinates: | 46°06'10"N 9°16'35"E |
Altitude: | 202 m. s.l.m. |
Population: | 1.053 |
Surface: | 9,8 km² |
Density: | 108 ab/km² |
Postal code: | 22010 |
Dialing code: | 0344 |
Patron Saint: | Saint Martino |
Musso market | Thursday - Località Campaccio |
Pianello Lario City Hall | Piazza del Comune 1 - tel. 0344 87121 |
Museum of Vintage Boats | Via Regina 1268 - tel. 0344 87235 |
Medical clinic | Fraz. Calozzo - tel. 0344 86088 |
Pharmacy Medicea (Musso) | Via Regina 30 - tel. 0344 86192 |
Carabinieri (Dongo) | Via Gentile 4 - tel. 0344 81236 |
Fire Department (Dongo) | Via Porto Nuovo 1 - tel. 0344 80032 |
Ferry boat (Cadenabbia) | Via Regina 29 - tel. 0344 40479 |
Patron Saint day | 11 Novembre |
Liturgical celebration of St.Guanella | 24 Ottobre |
Musso is a town rich with history: in the thirteenth century the area was the feud of Malacrida family, allies to the Duchy of Milan. In 1522, Gian Giacomo Medici, called the Medeghino, stormed the castle and enlarged the fortifications.
MussoDried Shad (Agone), called Missoltini or Missultin, were at one time a precious food for inhabitants of Lake Como, the particular processing allowed them to be conserved for more than a year, excellent traditional Lake Como cuisine.
Lario CuisineMenaggio's particularly mild climate, ventilated by two winds known as Breva and Tivano, and its optimal sunny position allows for a surprising flora along the lake shore. Its supply of receptive and sporting facilities is excellent.
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