Lake Como Romanesque

Romanesque masterpieces among churches and chapels around Lake Como

Tracing a finger along the map becomes complex; searching for the most beautiful Romanesque churches and buildings is a challenge for a traveler in search of history and legend. By selecting the must-sees in the area, you can find some suggestions below.
In the Cantù area, the Basilica of San Vincenzo in Galliano and the Baptistery of San Giovanni are of prominent value. According to legend, the basilica was built on the ruins of an ancient pagan temple, then embellished and expanded. Rich in frescoes, it is one of the architectural gems of Brianza.

Shifting focus to the shores of Lake Como, it is impossible not to be drawn to the Oratory of San Giacomo in Ossuccio, with its unique bell gable, a landmark for taking a photo toward Isola Comacina while following the Greenway route.

Continuing north, you will find the church of Santa Maria del Tiglio in Gravedona, particularly imposing and scenic, with a pebble churchyard directly on the lake.
Alongside these brief examples of Romanesque art and architecture, you can admire numerous artistic expressions of the era that have survived the unstoppable force of time.