Photographer's Note
Another shot from our boat trip on Como lake.
This is Laglio, a little town that became famous in the recent years because it was chosen by George Clooney who bought a beautiful lakeside mansion.
Infos from lagodicomo.com
Laglio, which is divided into the two centres of Laglio and Torriggia, is located on the western shore of Lake Como, on the Via Regina. At the back of the village, woods stretch up along the slopes of Monte Colmegnone (1,383 mts.). Torriggia is located opposite Careno, on a headland, which extends towards the middle of the lake.This is the narrowest point of the lake (675 mts.).
The Roman origins of the village have been confirmed by a gravestone which was found in a dwelling-place, at the beginning of the century. From 1.928 to 1.948, Laglio formed one commune with Brienno. In the village cemetery there is a curious eighteenth-century sepulchral monument of a German doctor, in the shape of a twenty-metre-high pyramid.
A point of notable interest is the Buco dell'Orso (Bearhole), which is a large cave that is passable for about 150 mts. and which opens on the slopes of Monte Colmegnone, at a height of 600 mts. It is famous because many bones of the "Ursus Spelaeus" (cave bear) were found there, in the eighteenth century. Their skeletons are in the Museum of Natural History, in Milan, and in the local Town Hall.
SIGHTS:
Church of S. Giorgio
Built in the sixteenth century, it contains stuccowork by Stefano Salterio of Como (18th century)and paintings and sculptures from the seventeenth century.
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jonathan_hart
(21276) 2007-12-16 3:34
hi Giorgio
good POV and fine framing of that nice place, good choice ;) TFS
regards
jo
TopGeo
(38220) 2007-12-16 4:15
Hi Giorgio!Como and lake him have visited, I liked! as your reception here, and the architecture of buildings and the background natural, also that you little put and from the lake, I praise and I greet you!..
Ciao
Filika
Georgios
denisn72
(8314) 2007-12-16 5:11
Hello Giorgio
I like a lot the fact that there are many green trees and the houses are surrounded by them. The bell tower with the clock is quite nice too. It looks like that the village is built on a mountain. Great location. Cheer!
Best regards
Denis!
jhm
(203057) 2007-12-16 5:18
Hello Giorgio,
This is a fantastic choice, what a nice picture with this village against mountain slope.
I like the different house but the real eye catcher is the church tower, as big building between the houses.
Very well done, thanks for sharing.
Have a nice sunday,
John.
lousat
(130007) 2007-12-16 14:54
ehi che carina anche questa. Ti sei fatto tutto il giro col battello? eheheh...compliementi,Luciano
chpp
(4283) 2007-12-17 6:27
Hi Giorgio
very nice composition and view
I like hoiw the church stands out and the nice soft colours angainst the green hill
cheers
chris
PS: be back
clio
(27961) 2007-12-17 22:37
Ciao Giorgio,
I colori delle costruzioni riescono bene in questo universo dove il verde della vegetazione domina.
Bel ambiente calmo, la ripresa cinematografica ci dà l'impressione di essere sulla barca e di scoprire questo villaggio col passare della crociera... Amo questo universo senza automobile né strade, ne deve avere, ma non si li vede!)
Buona giornata
Diane
Silvio1953
(205793) 2007-12-18 5:56
Ciao Giorgio, bella vista, forse l'hai saturata un pochino troppo, i verdi sparano, ma nel complesso molto piacevole, bravo, ciao Silvio
Charo
(51290) 2007-12-23 14:07
Hola Giorgio,
Precioso pueblo que desde el lago trepa a la montaña,
Excelente luz, colores y detalles.
Cordialmente
Charo
Felices Fiestas!!!
Lyndall
(211) 2008-04-30 3:42
Hi Giorgio
A typically Italian lake, church and terraced vineyards scene which reminds me of wonderful travels abroad. Good composition and colours. Thanks for sharing.
Regards
Lyndall
Kielia
(24077) 2009-05-26 9:36
Hi Giorgio,
I had the pleasure to visit your very varied gallery and I became at once fascinated by this wonderful view on the lakeside. These houses are very picturesque and you have captured them very nicely with beautiful colors and a magical light. My compliments! Reading the nice title gave me a laugh!
Warm regards
Harriet
Photo Information
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Copyright: Giorgio Mercuri (giorgimer)
(35017)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2007-07-08
- Categories: Daily Life
- Exposure: f/6.4, 1/125 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Italian lakes and rivers [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2007-12-16 3:18