Archaeological Sites

Archaeological Sites of Lake Como: Ideas for Itineraries Through Ancient History

To discover the settlements of the ancient populations who first lived on Lake Como, you can follow a historical route.

A territory inhabited thanks to the presence of water and food, it was an area of pile dwellings and small organized centers since the Bronze Age. There are two main archaeological areas: one at Piani d'Erna and one at the archaeological park of Piani di Barra. The traces found that refer to organized populations, who were able to work iron, can be found in the archaeological museums of the area (Palazzo Belgiojoso in Lecco and Civic Archaeological Museum of Como) which preserve these precious artifacts.

The archaeological itinerary may also include a visit to Comacina Island and the Antiquarium Museum, following the reconstruction of the cultural passages of the inhabitants of the small island opposite Ossuccio.