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Italy’s lakeside towns like Bellagio, Como and Varenna are famously beautiful, but have become filled with visitors when the warmer months roll around – Rebecca Crowe finds a slower pace of life in Lecco, where the prices are lower and the piazzas quieter The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers When you purchase through links on our site Italy’s lakeside towns like Bellagio, Como and Varenna are famously beautiful, but have become filled with visitors when the warmer months roll around – Rebecca Crowe finds a slower pace of life in Lecco where the prices are lower and the piazzas quieter I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Lake Como has long been a popular getaway for holidaymakers seeking an elegant lakeside retreat with the towns of Bellagio and Como attracting tens Its appeal is by no means new. Lake Como was one of the major luxury European hotspots of the 1960s providing a haven for Hollywood stars and wealthy families keen to escape the city Winston Churchill came here to paint after the war and Verdi was inspired to write La Traviata on these very banks Today, signs of luxury abound – private boats dot a lake surrounded by waterfront mansions The rich and famous flock to the lake every summer and Sylvester Stallone all enjoying the shores of Como and the crowds and often exorbitant prices reflect that Lake Como isn’t just made up of high-end tourist-filled hotspots you can find culturally historic towns such as Lecco and Domaso that provide a respite from the oppressive crowds part of the magic of escaping to a lakeside town or mountainous refuge is to get in touch with nature not be jostled by the hordes trying to get the perfect lakefront photo Just south of Varenna lies the town of Lecco beloved by Italians looking for a Lake Como getaway The town itself feels small and the centre is walkable – you can get from the train station to the ferry terminal in just 10 minutes on foot That’s not to say that there isn’t a wealth of shops You’ll find big name European stores like H&M and Carrefour supermarkets mixed in with local independent clothing and bookshops you won’t find stalls selling fridge magnets and trinkets on every corner There are also the typical Italian piazzas where you can enjoy an espresso with a pastry while hearing a busker play wander along the lakefront promenade with its well-maintained cycle lanes and rows of flowers with a generous scoop of gelato from Capo Horn Gelateria Artigianale For the main restaurants and bars like Bottega del Maiale head to Piazza Septembre where you’ll find alfresco dining areas and regular live music just a couple of streets back from the lakefront Read more on Italy travel: A short wander to the lakefront is rewarded with awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountains and you can often find families and couples sitting on the shoreline enjoying a picnic as the sun goes down You can easily while away hours with a generous glass of Sforzato di Valtellina or Franciacorta and people-watch in the main square of Palazzo delle Paure take a passeggiata to the Lungolago di Lecco viewpoint with its medieval ruins While there is much more choice in terms of accommodation in Bellagio and Como including more chain hotels and big brands there are plenty of good options in Lecco such as the Hotel Griso and Hotel Villa Cipresi The lake and the surrounding mountains are excellent for hiking and climbing with the Nibbio crag that’s popular with climbers within a half hour’s drive Nearby trails include the intimidating Magnodeno Mountain Monte Barro and the tranquil Sentiero delle Pozze (or Path of the Pools) where you can take a dip in natural pools all along the route A  hike to Piani d’Erna or Monte Resegone is a great way to build up an appetite for delicious local fare such as pizzoccheri alla Valtellinese For an affordable Lake Como experience, Lecco Hostel and Rooms offers bright modern common areas and a mix of comfy private rooms and dorm beds just a kilometre from the main train station The hostel also benefits from a beautiful garden Many of the top places to stay in Lecco are holiday homes and apartment rentals. Casa al Lago has one of the best locations in town This small but beautiful one-bedroom apartment has a balcony that looks straight out across Lake Como directly opposite the ferry terminal in the middle of town If you want to stay right by the beautiful Lungolago di Lecco viewpoint, consider booking a stay at HLL Hotel Lungolago Lecco With the popular Tabula Rosa restaurant being attached to the hotel a location just steps from the lakefront promenade it’s undoubtedly one of the best places to stay in Lecco After a 45-minute train from Malpensa to Milan or a 17-minute bus from Bergamo airport to Bergamo with 58 trains a day from Milan and around 29 from Bergamo there are 29 trains a day between Varenna and Lecco as well as 4-6 ferries per day between Lecco and Bellagio (depending on the day) The town’s train station has direct and frequent lines into Varenna just north of the town which are ideal for day trips or for heading out to the airport Train tickets to Milan cost just five euros each way and you can be in the centre of the city within an hour Read more on why you should pick North Macedonia for a lakeside break Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies {"adUnitPath":"71347885/_main_independent/gallery","autoGallery":true,"disableAds":false,"gallery":[{"data":{"title":"iStock-1095477614.jpg","description":"This is the Bay of the city of Lecco in spring where we can see some boats at anchor and where you see the road along the Lake with the walk and the tree-lined Avenue.","caption":"Lecco boasts lakeside views but with fewer tourists than its neighbours Lecco boasts lakeside views but with fewer tourists than its neighbours The Museum aims to be a place deeply rooted in the territory but at the same time projected toward experimentation, where Vitali’s legacy is intertwined with artistic voices of the present and the past, generating new connections between memory and the future. The permanent collection includes about a hundred works created in more than seventy years of activity, from the mid-1940s to the 1980s, a period marked by his meeting with Giovanni Testori, who recognized his talent and supported him over time. The museum is also a study center: the works become the object of analysis and the starting point for a critical reinterpretation of Vitali’s production, in relation to other visual languages. Each year a temporary exhibition curated by Chiara Gatti will be proposed, which will relate Vitali’s work to that of other artists, from different geographical areas and generations, to investigate the cultural and social role of art today. Using a thematic criterion based on similarities and contrasts, one hundred works will dialogue with the original architectural spaces. The first room, divided by a reflective aluminum wall that creates two asymmetrical environments, reconstructs Vitali’s personal microcosm, with portraits of people close to him, including his wife Germana, the protagonist of a 1955 painting, and a youthful self-portrait from 1946, which reveals the early talent of the self-taught artist. In the second room, a large circular structure collects still lifes, animals, dried flowers, and scenes of daily life such as band parades, concerts and popular processions, which testify to the deep connection with Bellano, portrayed as a living stage. These subjects, expressions of Vitali’s inner world and experiences, are transformed on canvas through an intense and dynamic pictorial language. Before accessing the concluding rooms of the itinerary, the visitor crosses the garden of Palazzo Lorla, now enriched by the mural Uccelli al museo, a tribute by Velasco Vitali to his father and the last inhabitant of the palace, Agostino Lorla. The access corridor to the third room contains additional still lifes and banquet scenes, symbols of transience and the end. In thelast room, the layout offers a direct confrontation: on the one hand, withered sunflowers, caught at the end of their life cycle; on the other, the quartered bodies of animals, such as the monumental Ripped Bull IV from 1984. Plant nature and the animal world meet in a common fate, revealing the tragic and lyrical sense of Vital’s work. Thanks to a careful restoration completed in 2018, the palace has been returned to the community and transformed into a space dedicated to contemporary art, thanks to the synergy between ArchiViVitali ETS and the Municipality of Bellano. The redesign of the interior, signed by Vitali Studio, favored flexible and reversible solutions: movable walls create new perspectives and the paintings, displayed with alternating formats, establish a continuous dialogue with the architecture of the place. The Giancarlo Vitali Museum is a project of ArchiViVitali ETS, realized thanks to the support of private donors and the contribution of Fondazione Cariplo. A special Giancarlo Vitali Museum Fund has been established at the Fondazione Comunitaria del Lecchese to raise funds. April 30 to May 4: daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.May 5 to May 31: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday and Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.From May 31: daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 07 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Padova won 2–1 over Lecco on Mon Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Padova 3 win(s) Padova have won the previous 2 matches against Lecco Have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches 07 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT?Padova won 2–1 over Lecco on Mon 07 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Padova is playing home against Lecco on Mon displaying no fear and showcasing the quality we know they possess All the potential challenges of this debut were overcome thanks to a well-oiled game mechanism a detail not to be taken for granted for a brand-new team which allowed the squad to stay focused until the final whistle countless positive signs emerged from the Stadio Rigamonti-Ceppi including the mental strength to score the second goal when Lecco was on top CHECK OUT THE GALLERY FROM LECCO v MILAN FUTURO Match Kits, clothing, accessories, gift ideas and much more: visit AC Milan online Store non ha avuto alcun timore reverenziale e ha sfoggiato tutta la qualità che conosciamo.  Tutte le insidie che questo debutto poteva nascondere sono state superate da un meccanismo di gioco oliato dettaglio non scontato per una squadra nuova di zecca ma anche da una ottima condizione atletica che ha permesso alla squadra di restare sul pezzo fino al fischio finale buone indicazioni nella serata del Rigamonti-Ceppi compresa la forza mentale di arrivare al raddoppio nel miglior momento del Lecco In tribuna ad applaudire i ragazzi di Bonera presente a questo primo storico appuntamento Ora siamo attesi dal secondo turno contro il Novara previsto per sabato 17 agosto alle ore 21.00 LA CRONACA\nTanto Milan Primavera 2023/24 (7/11) nella prima formazione titolare di Mister Bonera da subito in campo si vedono qualità e personalità Il Milan Futuro fa gioco ma in contropiede il Lecco si rende subito pericoloso: Nava chiude la porta a Buso al 4' con una gran parata ci sono solo i rossoneri: il primo ad accendersi è Liberali al 14' con uno spunto centrale Poco prima della mezz'ora arriva il gol del vantaggio dribbla il difensore e deposita in rete la prima storica rete del Milan Futuro Camarda ha l'occasione per raddoppiare in ripartenza al 42' ma dopo un'ottima costruzione calcia troppo debolmente Inizia la ripresa con una sgasata immediata di Sia sulla sinistra palla dentro per Camarda che viene chiuso da Marrone.  Lo stesso Sia poco dopo commette fallo sul neo-entrato Galeandro rigore per il Lecco: Nava dal dischetto è monumentale e para il tentativo di Beghetto Sia serve Sandri che calcia bene ma Furlan respinge Il Lecco nella seconda frazione ha cambiato registro ed è di nuovo insidioso con Galeandro che uncina il pallone al limite ma calcia fuori di poco Al 59' Nava di nuovo decisivo su una punizione di Beghetto deviata da Galeandro a pochi metri da Lapo arriva il gol del raddoppio: Camarda premia la corsa di Jiménez che arriva fino al limite prende la mira e con un destro potente batte Furlan per il 2-0 Milan Futuro Nasti prende il posto di Camarda e all'83' sfiora il tris con un destro di prima annullato per fuorigioco il gol del 3-0 di Zeroli dalla stessa posizione ma stavolta di sinistro sul palo lontano Arbitro: Renzi di Pesaro.\nGol: 27' Liberali (MF) 21'st e 50'st Jiménez (MF).\nAmmoniti: 13'st Minotti (MF) 33'st Sandri (MF).\nNote: al 5'st Nava (MF) para il rigore di Beghetto (L) Kit gara, abbigliamento, accessori, idee regalo e molto altro: visita lo Store online AC Milan MATCH REPORT\nSeven of the eleven in the starting line-up of Coach Bonera were from the Milan Primavera 2023/24 Nava made a great save to deny Buso in the 4th minute The first to shine was Liberali in the fourteenth minute with a central run and scored the first historic goal for Milan Futuro Camarda had a chance to double the lead in the 42nd minute on a counterattack We went into the break with a one-goal lead The second half started with an immediate surge from Sia on the left who was closed down by Marrone.\n\nSia committed a foul on the newly introduced Galeandro whose well-placed shot was saved by Furlan Lecco changed their approach in the second half and became dangerous again with Galeandro who hooked the ball at the edge of the box but shot just wide saving a free kick from Beghetto that was deflected by Galeandro and fired a powerful shot past Furlan for a 2-0 lead Nasti replaced Camarda and came close to a third goal in the 83rd minute with a first-time shot that hit the crossbar Zeroli's goal for 3-0 was ruled out for offside this time with his left foot into the far corner Referee: 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Here’s the report of Lecco-Milan Futuro, a match valid for the Coppa Italia Serie C, which ended 0-3, as relayed via Milan Press The first noteworthy action comes from Lecco in the 5th minute: Buso's diagonal shot is well saved by Nava This will be the first of many interventions by the Rossoneri goalkeeper during the evening The match remains goalless until the 27th minute Liberali takes advantage of a defensive error by the home team scoring with his right foot to make it 0-1 Lecco responds with Tordini: his shot is providentially deflected for a corner by Bartesaghi for Camarda: a lightning counterattack 4 against 1 The first half ends with a chance for Lecco: a shot from outside by Battistini is deflected by former Rossonero Di Gesù Milan Futuro starts the second half poorly as Sia commits a foul in the penalty area at the 49th minute Beghetto takes the penalty but is stopped by Nava a shot by Sandri is saved by Furlan after a nice counterattack led by Camarda then a shot by Galeandro misses the target from the penalty spot denying a close-range deflection from an opponent following a free kick Milan Futuro doubles their lead with Jimenez: Bonera's decision to push the Spanish player up to the attacking midfield pays off immediately as Jimenez reaches the edge of the box and scores with power There’s also room for Nasti in the final minutes and the 2003-born Rossonero makes an immediate impact in the 83rd minute with a shot from the edge that hits the crossbar and website in this browser for the next time I comment This is a worldwide website dedicated for AC Milan in English: exclusive news and content about the Rossoneri world Copyright © 2021 Milanreports.com All rights reserved | C.F. 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Palazzo delle Paure is place in Lecco’s old center (Piazza XX Settembre) looking at the lakeside and at Piazza Cermenati It has a Neo-medieval eclectic style and was built at early 1900 on a part of the old town wall of the fortified village and until 1964 it was the office of the Customs House Lecco’s citizens came there to pay their taxes due to this its name of Palazzo delle Paure (Palace of Fears) On its tower overlooking Piazza XX Settembre you can see the marble coat of arms of Visconti’s family representing a snake with a child a fixed Contemporary Art Section including the most important local artists (Vitali Gasparini) and some of the greatest Italian artists (Castellani Pomodoro) and the Section of Photography and Graphics Thanks to the cumulative ticket of the Museum System of Lecco, you can visit Villa Manzoni and Palazzo Belgiojoso too Reduced ordinary single tickets and reduced cumulative tickets: E-mail: palazzopaure@comune.lecco.it Palazzo delle Paure Piazza XX Settembre, 22 – 23900 Lecco Articolo aggiornato il 20 February 2025 da eccoLecco LECCO: discovering “That branch of the Lake of Como” The love for Lecco, our friendship and complementary skills join us in this project to promote Lecco and its extraordinary land and all it offers.Read more Would you like to organize a tour in the land of Lecco and nearby and do you need information about? Please do not hesitate to contact us.Read more 23 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Virtus Verona vs Lecco on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are Virtus Verona 1 win(s) Virtus Verona haven't lost to Lecco in their last 5 meetings (1W Who won between Virtus Verona and Lecco on Sun 23 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT?Virtus Verona vs Lecco on Sun 23 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Virtus Verona is playing home against Lecco on Sun Atalanta U23s seize the "Rigamonti-Ceppi" stadium with a 1-0 triumph courtesy of a match-winning blow from Vavassori It was an even first half at the Rigamonti-Ceppi Lecco were the first to threaten on eight minutes when Anderson stung Vismara's gloves while Marrone tested the Nerazzurri goalkeeper with a header a minute later The best chance for the U-23s came in the 28th minute when Cassa went close to giving Atalanta the lead with a header from a corner that went inches wide Cassa went close again a minute later when he broke into the box and got his shot off Obrić threatened for the U-23s in the dying minutes of the first half but was denied by Fall at the second attempt In the second half the game broke open on 70 minutes: Ghislandi tried to thread a pass into the box and despite the ball seemingly heading out for a goal kick sneaking in at the far post and bundling the ball over the line to put the Nerazzurri upfront with the black-and-blue striker unleashing a thunderous strike from distance sent behind for a corner by the bluceleste defence the hosts poured forward in search of the equaliser but the Atalanta backline stood firm and saw the game out A geologist claims she has figured out where the “Mona Lisa” was painted Ann Pizzorusso, a geologist and Italian Renaissance specialist, says her geology background led her to conclude that Leonardo da Vinci painted the “Mona Lisa” in the town of Lecco, Italy, Reuters reports Lecco is located in northern Italy next to Lake Como, per The Guardian bridge and lake in the background of the “Mona Lisa” match the scenery of Lecco She also discovered that da Vinci visited the city around 500 years ago In an interview with CNN Pizzorusso explained how she used the artist’s personal diary and old illustrations to retrace his steps but the project he was focused on was canceled for some reason But several sketches of his time in Lecco still exist such as a chalk drawing of the Lecco mountains The Guardian reports how Pizzorusso noted that the limestone around Lecco was a gray-white color and matched the color of the mountains in his painting “If you look in the background, you’ll see pinnacles. It’s a type of erosion that happens in limestone that has fractures in it and breaks off in blocks, almost like a sawtooth pattern. … We can show limestone exists in (Lecco). When you look at the Mona Lisa, there’s a series of mountains in the background that have this sawtooth pattern,” Pizzorusso told CNN Pizzorusso also said that the lake in Lecco is a “geologically specific” feature and that it seems to match what’s depicted in the painting “If you look behind her you have the elongated glacial lakes that have a particular form like fingers Because when the glacier moved it scoured out certain pieces of land,” she said Michael Daley, the executive director of ArtWatch UK, shared his opinion of Pizzorusso’s new finding with The Guardian “Because she has bona fide scientific knowledge when she notices things in Leonardo — the most scientific artist ever — they’re momentous Art historians all speculate on where the Mona Lisa was painted Anybody who sees a bridge thinks it was there But Pizzorusso has compellingly pinned down the location with proof of Leonardo’s presence in the area the second floor of Palazzo delle Paure in Lecco will host the sixth edition of Capolavoro per Lecco an exhibition event promoted by the Cultural Association and the Madonna del Rosario Pastoral Community The exhibition focuses this year on the theme of hope related to Christmas The protagonist is the Sacred Conversation from the National Gallery of Umbria: a masterpiece by Pietro di Cristoforo Vannucci it was made in 1500 and is a symbol of the Umbrian master’s artistic maturity It depicts the Madonna and Child supported by a flight of angels and surrounded by Saints Nicholas of Tolentino and Bernardine of Siena set in a serene landscape of hills and lakeshore harmonious composition and extraordinary painting technique invite visitors to reflect on the universal meaning of Christmas and the beauty that guides toward a deeper understanding of the mystery of God made man.Starting Dec the Adoring Madonna by sculptor Giovanni Antonio di Giordano which survived the earthquake that struck Norcia in 2016 depicts the Madonna in adoration of the Child; the sculpture of the Infant Jesus originally lying on the Mother’s legs the work comes from the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Castelluccio di Norcia and is one of the highest expressions in the Valnerina of Renaissance sculpture The 2024 edition of Capolavoro per Lecco is curated by art historian and professor of art history at the University of Camerino Alessandro Delpriori and designed in layout by Studio Melesi illuminated by diffused light that evokes the atmosphere of a church punctual light brings out of the darkness the adoring Madonna The third room is dedicated to a theatrical interpretation of Marian and Christmas texts by actress Sonia Bergamasco who enriches the experience with an emotionally engaging narrative Visitors will be guided through a gradual experience alternating moments of storytelling by children multimedia insights and moments of personal contemplation Special attention is paid to children and schools with creative workshops inviting the youngest children to make colored wooden tiles to be united in a collective work emphasizing the value of community collaboration students from local high schools will actively participate in the project as cultural mediators and digital promoters integrated into the PCTO (formerly Alternanza Scuola-Lavoro) paths will involve them in the enhancement of the works and digital communication Milan won their Coppa Italia Serie C tie 3-0 Bonera later said: "Surprised because we are aware of the qualities we have in this squad There was a lot of curiosity but the boys played the match well in the first half especially the first 15 minutes in which all our youthful flaws were visible: inevitable at this time of year and in this project that started a month ago “Milan’s youth sector has many talents, we just have to help them express this talent even through complicated matches like tonight’s. It’s clear that we had an 8 or 9-year difference compared to Lecco but we always look at our own team and try to work with the product we have "We try to give these guys all the opportunities and time to make mistakes: we know that difficult moments will also come.” Milan Futuro meet Novara in the second round this week Ann Pizzorusso says she has tracked down the background landscape of the world’s most famous painting The landscape behind Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa has sparked endless debate with some art historians suggesting the view was imaginary and idealised and others claiming various links to specific Italian locations Now a geologist and Renaissance art historian believes she has finally solved the mystery in one of the world’s most famous paintings. Ann Pizzorusso has combined her two fields of expertise to suggest that Leonardo painted several recognisable features of Lecco, on the shores of Lake Como in the Lombardy region of northern Italy Pizzorusso has matched Leonardo’s bridge, the mountain range and the lake in the Mona Lisa to Lecco’s 14th-century Azzone Visconti bridge the south-western Alps overlooking the area and Lake Garlate which Leonardo is known to have visited 500 years ago But focusing on the bridge, she said, wasn’t enough. “The arched bridge was ubiquitous throughout Italy and Europe and many looked very similar It is impossible to identify an exact location from a bridge alone They all talk about the bridge and nobody talks about the geology Ann Pizzorusso believes that Leonardo painted several recognisable features of Lecco which is on the shores of Lake Como Photograph: Courtesy of Ann Pizzorusso“Geologists don’t look at paintings and art historians don’t look at geology,” she added “Art historians said Leonardo always used his imagination but you can give this picture to any geologist in the world and they’ll say what I’m saying about Lecco Even a non-geologist can now see the similarities.” She noted that the rocks in Lecco are limestone and that Leonardo depicted his rocks in a grey-white colour – “which is perfect because that’s the type of rock that’s there” neither Bobbio nor Arezzo has a lake: “So we have really perfect evidence at Lecco.” Her previous Leonardo research has involved studying both versions of the Virgin of the Rocks – the one in the Louvre in Paris and the replica in the National Gallery in London the National Gallery believed the one it had was mainly the work of assistants but declared it possible that Leonardo painted all the picture himself Pizzorusso’s analysis of the vegetation and geology in the landscape around the central figures revived the debate She concluded: “The botany in the Louvre version is perfect showing plants that would have thrived in a moist But the plants in the London version are inaccurate She noted that Leonardo had always impressed on his students the importance of depicting nature accurately tracing Leonardo’s footsteps: “We know from his notebooks that he spent a lot of time exploring the Lecco area and the territory further north.” Free newsletterA digest of the morning's main headlines from the Europe edition emailed direct to you every week day “Art historians all speculate on where the Mona Lisa was painted. Anybody who sees a bridge thinks it was there. But Pizzorusso has compellingly pinned down the location with proof of Leonardo’s presence in the area, its geology and, of course, a bridge.” Jacques Franck, a former Leonardo consultant to the Louvre, said: “I don’t doubt for one second that Pizzorusso is right in her theory, given her perfect knowledge of the geology of the Italian country – and more precisely of the places where Leonardo travelled in his lifetime, which could correspond to the mountainous landscape in the Mona Lisa.” This weekend Pizzorusso will ­present her evidence at a geology conference in Lecco. “I am actually euphoric about these findings – and there is a near-certain possibility that Leonardo painted [the landscape] from the exact spot where we are holding our conference,” she said. This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025. The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media. A US geologist says she has cracked one of art history’s biggest mysteries—the location in which Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is set who says online that she has worked in “oil drilling and gem hunting” believes that the hazy landscape behind the celebrated enigmatic sitter draws on the northern Italian city of Lecco At a geology conference recently held in Lecco Pizzorusso said she had identified the southwestern Alps overlooking the city as a key element in the backdrop of the world’s most famous painting According to The Guardian the mountain range and the lake in the Mona Lisa to Lecco’s 14th-century Azzone Visconti bridge the Alps overlooking the area and Lake Garlate she traced Leonardo's footsteps across northern Italy using his own field notes Pizzorusso has previously examined geological depictions in Leonardo’s art presenting findings in her book Geologic Representations in the Virgin and Child with St Anne (2021) and the academic paper Leonardo's Geology: The Authenticity of the Virgin of the Rock (2017) There have been other theories about the mysterious mise-en-scene. In a 2013 book entitled Codice P (Code P), the geomorphologist Olivia Nesci from the University of Urbino and the artist Rosetta Borchia claimed that the landscape is Montefeltro, seen from the heights of the Valmarecchia valley in northern Italy. Meanwhile, last year the art historian Silvano Vinceti suggested that the overpass depicted in the 16th-century painting is the Romito bridge, which used to span the Arno River in the village of Laterina in Tuscany. archive1 February 2012Earliest copy of Mona Lisa found in Prado Experts say the painting was completed at the same time as Leonardo’s original archive1 November 2012Elusive smile, elusive artist: is this really by Leonardo? Despite a lavish 300-page book and a high-profile presentation news31 July 2019Family claims quarter share of disputed Isleworth Mona Lisa The painting long the subject of an attribution dispute is now at the centre of a legal conflict over ownership Probable lineups - Lecco (3-5-2): Furlan; Cavallini, Battistini, Martic; Di Dio, Frigerio; Sipos, Galeandro. Coach: Valente.AlbinoLeffe (3-5-2): Marietta; Borghini, Potop, Baroni; Barba, Zanini; Coach Lopez. The game set off to a boisterous start as both teams opted for an offensive approach from the get-go On 12 minutes came Atalanta's first chance of the game through Navarro whose follow-up shot on a rebound from Alessio's previous shot led to Furlan's eventual deflection On 15 minutes came the black-and-blue opener through Cassa: upon gathering the ball into the box our number 31 cleaved his shot into the bottom corner to celebrate his very first professional goal Lecco levelled the playing field in the 20th with Galeandro who found the winning tap-in on Ilari's deflected shot On 32 minutes Panada set up Vlahović with a quarterback pass and after the Serbian's shot-on-goal got parried by Furlan Alessio found himself in the right place at the right time to score on the rebound On 34 minutes Obrić hogged the defensive spotlight to thwart Lecco's retaliation In the 42nd Cassa went full-on "beast mode" and (master)crafted his brace with a finesse trivela finish On 52 minutes Lecco halved the deficit with Sipos Atalanta U23s nonetheless completed the haul in the 64th through Vlahović who vanquished Furlan in the mano-a-mano after leaving his marker in the dust On 80 minutes coach Modesto's lads put the game on ice with Alessio's second of the game Leonardo da VinciThe small Italian town of Lecco may be the real-life setting depicted in the background of the Mona Lisa and the location that the painting’s background depicts In 2023, historian Silvano Vinceti claimed to have identified a bridge that appears in the background of the Mona Lisa as the Romito di Laterina bridge in Italy’s Arezzo province Vinceti’s study didn’t mark the end of this tale a new study from geologist and art historian Ann Pizzorusso argues that the background of the Mona Lisa does not depict Arezzo at all but instead a small town in Italy’s Lombardy region Ann Pizzorusso has conducted a unique analysis which has led her to the conclusion that the background of the Mona Lisa depicts the Italian town of Lecco Speaking with Reuters Pizzorusso claims: “When I came to Lecco I realized he had painted the Mona Lisa here and I did a lot of research on the rock formations And that’s how this discovery came about.” Like Arezzo, Lecco also has a bridge that could be linked to the one painted in the Mona Lisa it’s the least important part of the image the geologist focused on what she knew best: rocks “The bridge to me was not the important aspect of painting,” Pizzorusso said “In the other hypotheses the geology was just incorrect.” Public DomainThe arched bridge depicted in the Mona Lisa has been the subject of countless studies despite the general shape being fairly common throughout Italy the rock formations found in Lecco were limestone which seemingly match the rock formations that da Vinci painted behind the Mona Lisa’s subject the Mona Lisa seems to depict a portion of the Adda River which Pizzorusso said “are perfectly shown underneath these sawtooth mountains.” Pizzorusso took a deep interest in the Italian Renaissance later earning her master’s in the subject her analysis of his masterpiece combines the fields of science and art — and for many other scholars this overlap is a more compelling argument than others that have been put forth no one else has looked at the geology in the way Pizzorusso has Wikimedia CommonsThe 14th-century Azzone Visconti bridge in Lecco which also has a similar structure to the one found in the Mona Lisa “The arched bridge was ubiquitous throughout Italy and Europe and many looked very similar. It is impossible to identify an exact location from a bridge alone. They all talk about the bridge and nobody talks about the geology,” Pizzorusso told The Guardian “Geologists don’t look at paintings and art historians don’t look at geology Art historians said Leonardo always used his imagination but you can give this picture to any geologist in the world and they’ll say what I’m saying about Lecco.” expressed great enthusiasm about Pizzorusso’s analysis “Because she has bona fide scientific knowledge when she notices things in Leonardo — the most scientific artist ever — they’re momentous.” Pizzorusso likewise noted that da Vinci often told his students that it was important to depict nature accurately and his notebooks reveal that he spent a good amount of time in Lecco and other northern territories Both of these facts would add further credibility to Pizzorusso’s claim — and her own scientific background makes the case even more compelling “I have analyzed every painting in which he has had a rock in it, and it’s perfect,” Pizzorusso told CBC radio “It’s like looking at a photograph.” the geologist and art historian who may have identified the background location of the Mona Lisa “Art historians all speculate on where the Mona Lisa was painted,” Daley said “Anybody who sees a bridge thinks it was there But Pizzorusso has compellingly pinned down the location with proof of Leonardo’s presence in the area Others who have studied Leonardo da Vinci’s famous work aren’t quite as enthusiastic as Daley there’s British art historian Martin Kemp one of the world’s leading da Vinci scholars “the impulse to find a real place that Leonardo is portraying in the Mona Lisa and other of his paintings is pretty insatiable,” but ultimately a misguided effort Kemp does not believe that da Vinci was painting real places as he saw them rather that he was “looking at real things with incredible intensity Why he should put a landscape of Albinor or a landscape of Arezzo or landscape of wherever is completely unclear.” Kemp said da Vinci put into his works a “poetic truth” and a “scientific truth,” but that ultimately there is no reason to think he would have created a painting of the world exactly as he saw it in front of him University of Virginia art history professor Francesca Fiorani echoed Kemp’s sentiment in an interview with The Art Newspaper noting that Leonardo da Vinci studied nature “with great attention and an incredibly keen eye but the landscapes of his painting… are his personal imaginary rendition of nature Fiorani further stated that “to claim otherwise means not understanding how Leonardo’s mind worked and how he painted.” North Wind Picture Archives/AlamyPortrait of the artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci no one other than da Vinci himself could truly claim to know exactly how his mind worked — and perhaps And not all da Vinci scholars were quite as pessimistic a former consultant for the Louvre on Leonardo da Vinci said that he did not “doubt for one second that Pizzorusso is right in her theory given her perfect knowledge of the geology of the Italian country — and more precisely of the places where Leonardo traveled in his lifetime.” Given that Leonardo da Vinci never wrote down where he painted the Mona Lisa Pizzorusso’s unique qualifications certainly make a compelling case for Lecco — and at least some da Vinci scholars agree After reading about the possible identification of the Mona Lisa’s background, learn about how Vincenzo Peruggia once stole the painting — and turned it into a masterpiece. Then, read about Italian Renaissance artist Artemisia Gentileschi 2016 – The “sciura” asks if she can get on “Could you lower the saddle a bit?” and she climbs on Despite her skirt and heavy stockings in the almost summery heat of the Lecco lakefront she immediately shows that she knows what she’s doing Her movements are those of someone who has been pedaling since she was this tall And she takes off like she doesn’t even expect it What was the power of the motorized assistance set to Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" © Cyclinside - all rights reserved - Reproduction of photographs and texts for more than 10 percent is prohibited It is mandatory to indicate the link to the page © Cyclinside - all rights reserved - Reproduction of photographs and texts for more than 10 percent is prohibited Ranking. Mantua 62, Mestre 58, Maccan 39, Cdm and Rovereto 38, Altamarca 35, Elledì 32, Pordenone 31, Lecco 28, Cesena 26, Leonardo (-1) 23, Milan 19, Ol. Verona 18, Modena Cavezzo 15. UNDATED (CNN Newsource/CNN/WKRC) - People have wondered and guessed for decades where the setting location in the Mona Lisa painting is. One geologist said she knows. The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, has been described as the most well-known work of art in the world. However, the location in the painting has remained a mystery. Until one geologist in Italy said she discovered where the background in the painting is from. She claimed the location in the painting is the town of Lecco, on Lake Como. The geologist, Ann Pizzorusso, used diary entries and drawings to retrace Davinic's steps She said the unique rock formations in the horizon and the body of water on the painting are geographically specific to the Lake Como area. Pizzorusso planned to present her findings at a geology conference in Lecco. A red sweater of Ragni from Lecco to the world elite of mountaineering When we speak of Lecco and its mountains we immediately think of the great Riccardo Cassin (1909-2009), born in Friuli but Lecco citizen by adoption, having moved here when he was very young. Lecco fascinated him with its mountains: firstly Resegone and then his beloved Grigna which he characterized as “wonderful rock gym for entire generations so dear to my heart.” He traced his first routes on the unmistakable peaks of Grigna and continued with amazing and legendary ascents which made him famous all over the world and elected to the world elite of mountaineering the summit of Gasherbrum IV (Karakorum) with Carlo Mauri and Walter Bonatti Mount McKinley in Alaska with the opening of the south wall He led the expedition to the south wall of Lhotse in which Reinhold Messner is also involved in but unfortunately this expedition did not have a happy end because of the bad weather conditions it was a member of the Ragni of Grignetta and was an honorary member of the CAI the Groupe Haute Montagne and the Alpine Club of Italy Riccardo Cassin has gone through a whole century and also defended the partisans values​​ in World War II: a commitment that earned him the decoration of  the Knight of the Grand Cross of the Italian Republic It’s possible to discover more about Riccardo Cassin visiting Lecco Mountaineering Observatory at Palazzo delle Paure in piazza XX Settembre in Lecco. Articolo aggiornato il 15 October 2024 da eccoLecco At Lumezzane, the official arrivals of defender Pittino (19 years old, Genoa) and goalkeeper Toniolo (20 years old, Verona). Franzini finds Dalmazzi again after his suspension. In Lecco, however, coach Volpe will be able to rely, even if only for a short time, on Marrone, Di Gesù, Frigerio, Galeandro and Furlan and will also be able to include some of the new additions: Di Dio (22-year-old winger from Juve Stabia) and Martic (29-year-old midfielder from Legnago). LUMEZZANE (4-3-3): Filigheddu; Deratti, Pogliano, Dalmazzi, Moscati; Pannitteri, Monachello, Iori. Franzini All. LECCO (3-5-2): Furlan; Polito, Stanga, Kritta; Lepore, Ionita, Galli, Tordini, Beghetto; Zuberek, Sipos. All. Volpe. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy While undoubtedly the most recognized painting in the world, the Mona Lisa (1503-1519) is also one of the most puzzling since it was painted centuries ago by Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci Both the sitter and background remain a point of contention for art historians…until now Streams and small rivers overflowed in Como Province Italian Fire Service Vigili del Fuoco said they carried out 115 interventions in Appiano Gentile Bulgarograsso and Villa Guardia for landslides flooded underpasses and damaged homes between 04 to 05 August Landslides in the area closed several roads around 120 people were evacuated from a campsite in Dervio Commune after flooding from the Varrone River A landslide blocked a roads in Taceno Commune Lecco Commune recorded 94.2 mm of rain on 04 August The heavy rain has caused water of Lake Como to rise close to danger levels. Areas around the lake were badly hit by landslides and flash floods after streams broke their banks following heavy rain last week Communities near the lake could now be facing flooding of a different kind Heavy rain has also affected parts of South Tyrol Residents were warned to take precautions in Chiusa where the Isarco river reached 4.20 metres early on 04 August Heavy rain caused a landslide blocking a road north of Bolzano The Brenner Railway – a major line connecting the Austrian and Italian railways – was suspended — Vigili del Fuoco (@emergenzavvf) August 5, 2021 #LagodiComo, distesa di detriti: rami e tronchi nel porticciolo. Esondato!#maltempo #5agosto pic.twitter.com/245mU3bpWF — 3B Meteo (@3BMeteo) August 5, 2021 La mia Como continua a soffrire 😢 #lakecomo #maltempo pic.twitter.com/80UlcVY96g — Lady G finoallafine (@LadyGFinoallafi) August 5, 2021 #MaltempoIn #AltoAdige forte rischio esondazione.In alcuni punti a #Bolzano i fiumi hanno superato il livello massimo di allerta. pic.twitter.com/nkxXLyLkwa — Andrea Bonazza (@andreabonazzabz) August 5, 2021 Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Balanced first half. The Lecco team manages to make themselves dangerous and in the 32nd minute they come close to taking the lead with a crossbar hit by Marino, but it is the locals who break the deadlock. Only four minutes pass and Pannitteri, also taking advantage of a deflection by Sipos, manages to beat the former Furlan. In the second half, we await Lecco's reaction, but as the minutes pass, the match turns into a solo effort by the rossoblù, who with a brace from Monachello and the final goal from Ferro sign the four that relaunch the ambitions of the Valgobbini. The Valmadrera site is equipped to develop and manufacture power transmission components for railway Alstom has launched a new production plant in Valmadrera, Lecco, Italy to make electrification equipment for the railway sector for both the Italian and foreign markets the Valmadrera site is equipped to develop and manufacture power transmission components for railway will combine production that was earlier split across two smaller sites in Pescate and Olginate Italy Minister of Enterprise and Made Adolfo Urso said: “This new plant will tell the story of the excellence that from Valmadrera reaches all over Italy reaching many other metropolises beyond the borders.” Alstom has invested in the plant for new numerical control machinery a laboratory testing machine and automatic storage systems The rolling stock manufacturer said it focuses on production of electrification material in Lecco area Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis This material is later exported to other countries including Algeria The new Valmadrera site will produce Catenary cantilevers and associated accessories for rail lines’ electrification including regional metro; terminal blocks for substations and power distribution lines (Terna) It will also produce rigid catenary for metro third rail and APS (power supply from the ground) for metro or tramway lines as well as power supply lines for overhead travelling cranes Alstom Ferroviaria president and CEO and Alstom Italy managing director Michele Viale said: “We are very confident about the development of this new investment in the Lecco area which is the Group’s centre of excellence for the design and construction of catenary components conductor rail (such as 3rd rail) and APS rail (trackside power supply) “Unique products are exported all over the world and have contributed to the construction of some of the continent’s most important metro and tramway lines such as in Istanbul Nominations are now open for the prestigious Railway Technology Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network 2000) and joins this at the top of the first pillar breaching difficulties up to 7b and A1 in its 600m length It is possible that the first 2 pitches had been attempted in the past by previous parties Il dado è tratto by Matteo Della Bordella On Wednesday 5 February a fine weather period began the the first real "window" this season which up to now has been even worse than the poor Patagonian standards That day Matteo Bernasconi, Matteo Pasquetto and I ascended to our advanced camp to check the conditions. Despite having a clear idea about wishing to attempt the British Diedre route on the East Face of Cerro Torre were totally covered by a thick layer of snow and rime so much so that from below we couldn’t even see the rock that we should have climbed Conditions like these obviously gave us little or no chance of success and added significantly to the danger of being hit by ice which would detach from high above in good weather We all agreed that the risks at stake were too high During one of my visits to the valley a few years ago I noted a line up Aguja Standhardt I imaged a route up the mountain’s obvious north ridge parallel to and about a hundred meters away from Festerville that I’d repeated in 2013 with Bernasconi and Luca Schiera When I suggested trying this route to my climbing partners they immediately agreed and we pounced o the opportunity to give it a go the quality of the route is even more outstanding than I’d had thought The route follows an extremely logical system of cracks and the pitches flow spectacularly from one to the next… a stand out feature is the overhanging corner in the center of the route marked by a 100m crack and dozens of meters of perfect hand jams The upper section of the route proved somewhat easier but by no means less beautiful and after a cold but spectacular bivouac below the first "pillar" we reached the true summit on the morning of 8 February Right at the top we encountered our Belgian friends Nicolas Favresse and Sean Villanueva they too had established a difficult new route somewhere else on the same mountain… it was a beautiful moment So after Cerro Torre and Torre Egger now their smaller sister Aguja Standhardt has route established by the Ragni di Lecco much of the ice that was plastered to Cerro Torre has fallen off or melted and conditions now might be good for our main project.. we’ll keep our fingers crossed and hope to get another weather window Links: ragnilecco.com, FB Matteo Della Bordella, Karpos, Kong, SCARPA, Vibram It is late October and the streets along Via Lecco Most of the bars along this road are tiny forcing the patrons to spill out and fill the road The gay bars are not limited to the one street just a couple of streets over we find Bar Lola and Pop Milano are doing a roaring trade too Having travelled from the top of Italy down to its well-heeled stiletto over the years it is easy to see why Milan is Italy’s gay hub In fact, I’m here to attend the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s Global Conference, which demonstrates how passionately the city must have campaigned to host the event and their commitment to support its LGBTQ+ community. After the three-day conference, I have time to explore the city with help from Italy’s LGBTQ+ travel company Quiiky who offers walking tours as well as tailor-made itinerates gives me a sampling of several of their tours the largest cathedral in Italy – The Vatican in Rome is bigger What makes this cathedral unique is that you can take a lift to the roof and walk on top of the building It is quite a surreal experience walking under the white marble flying buttresses and amongst its 3,400 statues Six centuries of craftmanship went into its construction it really shows from the outside to the inside with its incredible stained-glass windows Another relic of Milan’s past is La Scala Theatre built in 1778 While the exterior is not as grand as other legendary opera houses in Europe they are rehearsing The Tempest and we were sneak into the royal box with the perfect view in the horseshoe-shaped theatre to watch the actors and orchestra shake up Shakespeare I would have thought most Leonardo Da Vinci history would be in Florence the Florentine Master spent two periods of his life in Milan amounting to about 20 years he made many great works including The Last Supper a fresco in the Covent of Sana Maria Dele Grazie We visit the Ambrosiana Gallery where his Portrait of a Musician and his collection of drawings ‘Codex Atlanticus’ is displayed Leonardo’s sexuality has been the subject of much debate for centuries and my guide Corrado tells me that he likely had a romantic relationship with some of his pupils Another tour includes the magnificent Villa Necchi Campiglio in an affluent area of the city It is famous for being the location of many scenes in House of Gucci the real house where Gucci lived is actually a couple of blocks away The house dates back to 1930 and gives a glimpse of Milanese sophisticates’ lives with its Art Deco architecture and marvellous art collection – surprisingly the maid’s black-tiled bathroom is a highlight for me And one room is temperature controlled to preserve the collection of over a dozen Picasso paintings hanging on the walls in it.   I had two culinary highlights in Milan, one was lunch at Boeucc, a restaurant that has been serving guests for over 325 years. It is a formal affair – white linen table clothes, silver cutlery, and impeccable service. This is the spot to go for classic Milanese cuisine, for something more modern, I had the pleasure of joining a group and having the head chef of Rataná cook a five-course menu for us I’ve been to Italy nearly a dozen times and it is no word of a lie when I say his tortellini with herbs cooked butter and amaretto is the best pasta dish I have ever had – I would happily make the journey back to Milan just for that one dish which include everything from high-end Italian luxury brands to global high-street fashion The region is also a respected area of gastronomy with truffle hunting being a popular hobby and its hazelnuts are known the world over in the form of Nutella. In the heart of the Gavi District, Gavi being a popular white wine unique to the area, we visit Villa Sparina Resort The 18th-century farmhouse complex includes the 4-star Ostelliere hotel We enjoy a tour of the rustic hotel rooms and the huge 250-year-old cellar before joining one of the property’s chefs for a cooking class and fashion together a few tiramisus before sitting down to enjoy our hard work With a full stomach and bags of shopping in tow we head back to Milan to enjoy one last night of dancing in the streets in Italy’s gay mecca Attitude was hosted in Milan by quiiky.com adorns the left arm of the distinctive red sweater of the Ragni the Lecco-based Ragni della Grignetta mountaineering club that has written important chapters in the history of mountaineering To celebrate the first 70 years of incessant activity there’s now a new film - called Ragni and directed by Filippo Salvioni - that through the use of archive footage previously unseen images and interviews retraces seven decades of exploration at the very limits of what is humanly possible up in the mountains Looking for mountain resorts not far from Milan The perfect weekend getaway is at your fingertips Are you looking for an escape from the Milanese hustle and bustle eager to breathe fresh air and immerse yourself in breathtaking views Good news: there are plenty of mountain resorts near Milan ready to give you unforgettable experiences a lover of snowshoeing or simply looking for a cozy retreat where you can enjoy alpine specialties Lombardy’s mountains have everything you need to satisfy your craving for adventure Snow near Milan is no mirage: in just over an hour you can find yourself in the heart of the Alps with skis on your feet or snowshoes laced up there is no shortage of scenic routes suitable for all legs with the promise of a tasty lunch at a quaint mountain hut as a reward Let’s discover together 14 must-see destinations for your next weekend in the mountains near Milan sport and relaxation come together in a rejuvenating embrace In addition, there are stores, pubs, pizzerias, a movie theater, and a theater for entertainment in the area. View this post on Instagram Bormio, a renowned ski resort near Milan, will win you over with its Alpine charm and thermal waters. About 200 km from the Lombard capital, this jewel of the Valtellina offers ski slopes for all levels, breathtaking views and the chance to relax in its famous spa after a day on the slopes. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the medieval old town and sample the authentic flavors of Valtellina cuisine. Ponte di Legno is a well-known tourist resort. It is located 171 kilometers from Milan and is the northernmost municipality in the Camonica Valley and the province of Brescia. The Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area offers skiing fun for skiers of all levels and ages. But there are also other activities to try in the snow, such as dog sledding, fat biking, snowkiting, and cross-country skiing (Ponte di Legno has a 10-kilometer track). Nice is the hike to the Val Sozzine, which can be reached on foot. The massif of the Bergamasque Pre-Alps (1,880 m high) is an ideal destination for a family weekend in the snow. It is located 100 km from Milan. There are six open slopes and on site you can rent skis, snowboards, snowshoes and other equipment to make the most of your adventure. There is also snow tube: the donut that slides on the snow. View this post on Instagram Among the smaller ski resorts in Lombardy is Pian delle Betulle, located in Valsassina about 90 km from Milan. This mountain resort is a true natural balcony over the Lombardy Pre-Alps and a delightful Skiarea often overlooked because of the proximity of the more famous Piani di Bobbio (so on busy weekends in Bobbio, this ski area might be a good alternative). It can be reached from Margno by a historic cable car that offers splendid views. The Skiarea has two main lifts: a chairlift that goes up to 1,700 meters, with two red runs (Bosco and Presepe) and one black run (Morosoi), and the Cimone lift that reaches the highest point at 1,797 meters. In addition to skiing, you can enjoy walks through the birch forests, picnics in the flower-filled meadows, and exciting mountain bike rides. Also drop by the Rifugio Ombrega and don’t forget to taste the local cheeses, a true Valsassina delicacy. View this post on Instagram Passo del Tonale, located about 200 km from Milan, is a guarantee for snow lovers. This Alpine pass, which connects Lombardy and Trentino, offers a particularly long ski season thanks to the Presena glacier. Here you can enjoy slopes for all tastes, from downhill skiing to snowboarding, not to mention exciting snowshoeing. Passo del Tonale is also a great starting point for exploring the Stelvio National Park. Gromo is part of the most beautiful villages in Italy and is located 96 kilometers away from Milan. The territory of this village, within the Orobie Park, is rich in hiking trails that allow you to admire the beauty of nature both in summer and winter. In summer, you can explore quarries, mines, mills and forges. In winter, on the other hand, you can enjoy winter sports on the slopes of Spiazzi di Gromo, a fairly well-known ski resort in Lombardy. There are as many as 9 slopes (15 km) that differ according to the slope of the terrain to allow everyone to choose a route according to personal level: 4 easy, 2 medium and 3 difficult. View this post on Instagram Just 90 km from Milan, Foppolo is one of the most accessible mountain places near Milan for a weekend of adventure or relaxation. This Val Brembana resort offers ski slopes for all levels, but it is also a paradise for snowshoers and cross-country skiers. In summer, Foppolo transforms into an ideal starting point for excursions to discover the natural beauty of the Orobie, with trails suitable for all legs. View this post on Instagram We conclude our list with the Piani dei Resinelli perhaps the closest mountain to Milan by far This plateau offers spectacular views of Lake Como and Brianza and is the ideal starting point for hikes of varying difficulty in the Grigne Mountains while in summer it is a climber’s paradise Don’t forget to visit the quaint Rifugio Porta to taste traditional Lombard mountain dishes Bonazzoli, a striker with an important past between Serie A and B, began sitting on the bench from the 2016-2017 season, becoming technical assistant by Stefano Tromboni at Atletico Conselve, First Category club of a municipality in the province of Padua. Subsequently in November 2016, after Tromboni's dismissal, he became the new coach of the Padua team. In January 2022 he was appointed new coach of Fanfulla, gathering the team in the playout area and leading them to reach the 14th final place. Salvation, obtained two days early, earned Bonazzoli the renewal of his position on the warriors' bench. He resigned on 27 February 2023, leaving the team in eighth place in the standings. Then the stop until the call from the people of Lecco: his first big chance as head coach in Serie B Bonazzoli decided to confirm part of the Lecco staff as protagonists of the historic promotion to Serie B: the assistant coach Andrea Malgrati, will remain on the Lecco bench, as will the technical collaborator Francesco Nenciarinithe athletic trainer Filippo Brambilla, the goalkeeper coach Alessio Locatelli and the match analyst Riccardo Nobili. Bonazzoli will be presented to the press tomorrow at 17pm. Lecco is currently last in the classics with only one point, but with only 6 games played out of the 9 already scheduled on the calendar. The challenge is complex and stimulating, but Mister Bonazzoli has already proven himself capable of feats, especially when it comes to saving himself. Now the word will go to the pitch, where Lecco will have to reverse course as soon as possible to still hope to remain in Serie B. international Gianluca Busio scored a brilliant game-winner for Venezia against Lecco amid their push for promotion to Serie A Design studio 3GATTI has created a new proposal for a contemporary fire station along Lecco Lake in Italy Inspired by the concept of green flames and red blazes the team aimed to integrate the new headquarters of the Lecco Fire Department inside the landscape of the Lecco Lake The project creates an iconic green landmark with a signature façade created by a tower and green slabs Courtesy of 3GATTIThe metaphor of the "flames" of grass created a layout perpendicular to the coast and the road. In this way, free views were created, from the road to the lake and the landscape behind, mitigating the impact of the buildings on both sides. The circulation layout consists of two main layers: the large driveway adjacent to the main road, and the pedestrian one, mostly covered by the porch and adjacent to the cycle path and all the covered entrances of the buildings. Courtesy of 3GATTIIn order to respect the client's budget the buildings will be composed of a reinforced concrete structure a material that remains exposed in the lower floor and with red pigments in the upper slab of the roof garden The building facade will be alternately covered with glass and fiber cement panels according to the needs for transparency or opacity which host the dormitories and offices will face directly onto the roof garden and will have a similar façade with the ground floor The project want to be a model of environmental sustainability the garden roof (which increases thermal and acoustic insulation) plant optimization and the use of renewable energies will bring the building into energy class A + placing it among the buildings that have the best international standards for quality features The entire complex was designed and oriented to ensure the best passive energy supply also thanks to the solar thermal panels placed above the roof of the upper blocks The new fire station aims to be an example for new institutional architecture in Lecco and the Italian territory You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Embed on your websiteClose×Copy the code below to embed the WBUR audio player on your site<iframe width="100%" height="124" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://player.wbur.org/news/2016/11/18/hip-hop-archive"></iframe> a radio show called “Lecco’s Lemma” on WMBR became ground zero for Boston’s burgeoning hip-hop scene Rap was just starting to break into the mainstream and kids from the city to the suburbs were catching the bug Local rappers flooded the MIT radio station with demo tapes in the hopes that the show’s host On Saturday, Nov. 19, some 300 of those tapes, along with a slew of recordings of the show itself, will be made available online — for free — with the launch of the Massachusetts Hip-Hop Archive at the University of Massachusetts Boston that day at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square includes panels with a number of movers and shakers from the early days of Boston hip-hop "That was right when hip-hop was busting out and becoming a mainstream, a broader youth phenomenon,” Foster says. “These are really unformed artists. Literally 13, 14, 15 [years old]. [Johnstone] just gave them a platform, put them on with all of the rough edges and craziness that comes along with that. And what I've come to realize is he was essentially running an evening youth center at WMBR in the basement of the Walker Memorial Building.” Magnus Johnstone (center) and friends at WMBR in Cambridge (Courtesy Massachusetts Hip-Hop Archive)Though Johnstone did not record the show himself Foster was able to track down a cache of old broadcasts from Willie “Loco” Alexander a Gloucester musician and prominent ‘80s Boston art-punk and then it would jump into somebody's radio interview or someone else's new song that they just made at home,” says Jacobs who raps under the moniker Bay Holla and will sit on a panel at the launch “So we were hearing a variety of different music — from music that was actually professionally put out Crawford blames a lack of industry infrastructure, economic opportunity and business acumen in the local scene. Pendleton says that gang violence continues to fracture the community. Both hope that the Massachusetts Hip-Hop Archive will help instill pride in Boston’s hip-hop history. "Most artists today think they woke up and they were the first cats to start rapping,” Pendleton says. “We're teaching future artists to realize that the city had a history.” The mere existence of the archive, Crawford says, is significant. “All archives are important,” he says. “Boston hip-hop is a thing — it's worth something. And if something is worth something, it is worth being recorded.” Amelia Mason Senior Arts & Culture ReporterAmelia Mason is an arts and culture reporter and critic for WBUR