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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Territory | Comasco | |
| Altitude | 300 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 15.03 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1249 (2017) | |
| Name inhabitants | none | |
| Prefix tel | 39 031 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 22020 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Saints Peter and Paul | |
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To know
Geographical notes
Nesso is located about halfway along the eastern coast of the Como branch of thehomonymous lake, or the one between capital is Bellagio. It extends from the shore of the lake towards the Tivano plain which constitutes the heart of the Larian Triangle. In altitude it goes from 199 m a.s.l. of the coast line to 1,417 at Mount Preaola.
When to go
The temperate climate of the region makes it possible to visit Nesso at any time of the year. Furthermore, if sunny days offer the opportunity to admire the colors of the lake landscape, it should be noted that rainy days give impetuosity to the streams that feed the waterfall of the ravine.
Background
The first written document to mention Nessus is an act of Berengario II of 942 for a concession of privileges to the monastery of Santa Maria del Senatore in Pavia. It is known that it became a parish church but there are only fragments of information on this historical phase. During the war between Como and Milan (1118-1127) Nesso sided with the Milanese and was therefore attacked and destroyed by the Como. Finished permanently starting from 1168 in the orbit of influence of Como, it followed the historical and political events.
Starting from 1295 the presence of the order of the Umiliati is attested in the hamlet of Vico. During the Middle Ages, thanks to the energy of the local streams, an economy based on the processing and spinning of wool in the numerous mills developed and established, the last of which will close in the late 20th century.
How to orient yourself
Nesso: full screen map.The morphology of the territory has strongly influenced the development of Nesso which is made up of various locations scattered on the steep slopes of the mountains that flow into the lake.
- Borgovecchio it is the coastal part north of the Colmenace stream with the oldest part of the settlement
- Coatesa it is the coastal part that goes from the mouth of the Colmenace stream to the crack of the ravine, which is also the mouth of the Noseè stream.
- Castle it is the part grown around the castle which stands on a spur on the left of the ravine.
- Lissogno, the part overlooking Coatesa, was formed near the Tuff stream to exploit its waters in the various mills.
- Vico, is the part traditionally with an agricultural vocation built where the slopes begin to become less harsh along the road that leads to the Tivano plain.
How to get
In general, it is not recommended to go to Nesso by car due to the scarcity of parking spaces available. It is more practical to reach it by boat from the lake or by bus service by road.
By plane
The most convenient airports are those in the Milan area: Malpensa, Linate, Orio al Serio. From the airports you must then continue with your own or public transport.
By car and motorbike
Nessus can be reached by traveling the 
which connects Como to Bellagio, or with a more demanding route via the 
which crosses the Lariano Triangle starting from Asso.
Nesso is one of the river destinations reached by the navigation services of Lake Como. Not all routes from Como stop in Nesso and it is therefore advisable to carefully consult the timetable of the ships on the website of the navigation company.
On the train
The closest railway stations, and from which you can continue by public transport, are those of Como: Como Nord Lago, served by Trenord, and Como San Giovanni, served by Trenitalia. Once in Como you can continue to Nesso by ship or by bus.
By bus
Nesso is served by the C30 Como-Bellagio line almost hourly. The complete timetable can be consulted on site of the bus lines.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Church of Santa Maria di Vico. Religious building of Romanesque origin originally attached to a hospitable of the Humiliated.
- 2 Church of Saints Peter and Paul. The main religious building of Nesso. The original building of the eleventh century has given way to the current one built in the sixteenth century according to the dictates imposed by the Counter-Reformation.
- 3 Church of San Lorenzo. Castle village church. Destroyed several times, the current building dates back to the 16th century.
- 4 Ravine of Nessus. Rocky canyon characterized by the waterfall formed at the confluence of the Noseè and Tuff rivers that give life to a series of waterfalls that descend the approximately 200 meters deep of the ravine. The ravine can be observed from above from the bridge that overlooks it along the Via Regia or from below from the Civera bridge.
- 5 Civera bridge. Bridge of Roman origin in Coatesa. Located along the road that follows the coast, it serves to scrape the mouth of the ravine to the lake whose overall view can be admired from the bridge itself.
Events and parties
What to do
- 1 Walk on foot a Careno.
Shopping
- 1 Vaccani food, Via della Castagna 2 / a, ☎ 39 3466986199.
8:00-13:00/17:00-19:30.
8:00-13:00/17:00-19:30.How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Cooperative Bar, Via Salita Municipio, 13, ☎ 39 0319100603.
- 2 Verigàa Bar, Via Santa Maria, 11, ☎ 39 3477437722.
Average prices
- 3 Agriturismo Baita La Morena, Location Rocno, Via D. E. Nessi (Arriving at km VII / 17, just before the end of the territory of the municipality of Nesso, leave the car at the parking on the lake side (45.93071, 9.15063). From here follow the signs for the hut, which can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot), ☎ 39 3280333335, @[email protected]. open all year by reservation only for groups of more than 10 people. An old "casej" in which to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of other times. The farm offers local dishes such as polenta voncia, toch, braised meat, boar and roe stew, grilled local pork, boiled stuffed hen, mixed grills, whitefish fillet in carpione, local cotechino and eggs in cereghii.
