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Upper Lake Como - or Alto Lario - is a region rich in culinary traditions that are expressed in a particular way during the winter season. Thanks to the proximity to Valtellina, the area north of Lake Como in this period offers a wide range of delicacies. Local desserts play a leading role in local gastronomy, delighting the palate with unique and authentic flavours. Let's see and together someone!
In the picturesque Alps, between Valtellina and Lake Como, polenta taragna is much more than a simple traditional dish; it is a symbol of local culture and identity. This delicacy, made from corn flour and cheese, embodies the history and tradition of the area. Let's discover its origins and learn how to prepare it.
Chestnut harvesting is much more than just an autumn activity, it is a moment of sharing where families and friends come together to spend time together in the open air.
Anticipation is sky-high for the XXXVI Pianomaster, an unmissable event for classical music enthusiasts which is enhanced thanks to the marvelous Renaissance residence that will host it: Palazzo Gallio, in Gravedona ed Uniti. This historic home, with its lush gardens and sumptuous rooms, will be transformed into a magical stage for performances by internationally renowned pianists and emerging talents. The program of the XXXVI Pianomaster will offer a series of concerts - which will be held every Tuesday from 7 September to 19 October 2023, starting at 6pm - ranging from the most iconic classical works to the most contemporary compositions. Be ready to experience an unforgettable musical odyssey on the shores of Lake Como!
September is the perfect month to immerse yourself in nature and look for the delicious mushrooms that grow in the woods and meadows of the area. Mushroom picking, as well as being a fun activity, provides the opportunity to come into contact with nature and collect fresh ingredients for delicious culinary preparations. Domaso, located on the shores of Lake Como, offers a variety of natural environments perfect for mushroom picking among woods and small valleys. It will be enough to enter the forests of the small Italian village to start the harvest. Near Domaso instead there is Valtellina, another hotspot for mushroom picking thanks to its ideal climatic conditions.
The FORTE FUENTES is a 17th century Spanish fort built at the request by the Governor of the State of Milan, Pedro Enriquez de Acevedo Count of Fuentes, to prevent any possibility of expansion by the Republic of the Three Gray Leagues (modern Swiss Grisons) who wanted expand its domain from Valtellina and Valchiavenna to the Upper Lake Como. Today, it is one of the most important historical sites in the Alto Lario.
There are only a few days left for the 77th edition of this magnificent celebration which, eagerly awaited by young and old, turns out to be one of the most longed-for events of the year.
Swans are aquatic birds with an elegant bearing and white plumage. This species loves stability and familiar environments where they then reproduce and brood. They prefer the life in restricted communities and often, the families or the pairs of swans carve out moments of solitude. Let's get to know them better!
