Palataurus
Palataurus is a multifunctional event and sports venue in Maggianco, in the province of Lecco, Lombardy. Set within a modern structure on Viale Giacomo Brodolini, it hosts corporate dinners, conferences, theatre performances, concerts, dance shows, trade fairs, open days, and exhibitions, serving both public and private events in the Lake Como foothills region.
At a glance
- Type
- Multifunctional sports and event hall (palazzetto polivalente)
- Period
- Contemporary
- Style
- Modern functional architecture
- Location
- Viale Giacomo Brodolini 35, Maggianco, Lecco (LC), Lombardy, Italy
- Coordinates
- 45.8280 N, 9.4109 E
- Contact
- Tel: 0341 188 5069 – info@palataurus.eu – palataurus.eu
Overview
Palataurus stands in Maggianco, a locality at the gateway to the Lecco branch of Lake Como, in a zone rich with pre-Alpine landscape and historic industrial heritage. The venue is operated as a fully equipped, versatile hall capable of adapting its floor plan to very different event formats, from intimate corporate gatherings to large-scale public spectacles. Its central location in the Lecco area makes it a reference point for organisers seeking a flexible indoor space in northern Lombardy.
History
The venue was developed to address the need for large flexible indoor spaces in the Lecco province, an area that had long relied on smaller municipal halls. Its establishment brought a professional-grade event infrastructure to a territory traditionally associated with manufacturing: the Lecco area was historically one of Italy’s leading steel and hardware-producing districts. The facility has hosted a wide variety of events since its opening, steadily expanding its programme across arts, sport, and corporate sectors.
What you see
The main hall offers a wide, column-free floor plan that can be configured in theatre, classroom, banquet, or exhibition layout. Technical facilities include sound and lighting rigs suitable for live performances and conventions. The surrounding area, in the Lake Como foothill landscape, provides picturesque views of the pre-Alpine terrain that frames the province of Lecco.
Cultural significance
Palataurus reflects the post-industrial transformation of the Lecco province, where former manufacturing infrastructure has progressively given way to service-sector and cultural uses. The venue contributes to the cultural and social life of the area by providing a permanent space for live entertainment and community events in a province better known for its natural scenery and the memory of Alessandro Manzoni, who was born in Lecco.
Practical information
Address: Viale Giacomo Brodolini 35, Maggianco, 23900 Lecco (LC), Italy.
Phone: 0341 188 5069.
Email: info@palataurus.eu.
Website: palataurus.eu.
Opening hours: Vary by event. Check the official website for the current programme.
Getting there
Palataurus is located in Maggianco, reachable by car from Lecco city centre in approximately 5 minutes via the SP72. The nearest railway station is Lecco, served by regional trains from Milan (journey approx. 40 minutes). From Lecco station, local bus services or a short taxi ride connect to the venue.