Lecco
Lecco is a city of about 46,800 inhabitants in Lombardy, northern Italy, some 50 kilometres north of Milan. It lies at the end of the south-eastern branch of Lake Como, where the Bergamo Alps rise to the north and east, cut through by the Valsassina. Lecco marks the southern end of that valley.
At a glance
- Type
- City and comune, provincial capital
- Period
- Historic city
- Style
- Lakeside city below the Bergamo Alps
- Location
- Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy
Overview
Lecco is a city of about 46,800 inhabitants in Lombardy, northern Italy, around 50 kilometres north of Milan. It lies at the end of the south-eastern branch of Lake Como. The Bergamo Alps rise to the north and east, cut through by the Valsassina valley.
History
Lecco developed at the southern tip of the eastern arm of Lake Como, where lake and mountains meet. Its position at the foot of the Bergamo Alps and the mouth of the Valsassina shaped its growth as a principal centre of the area. The city is the seat of its own province in Lombardy.
What you see
Lecco sits at the end of the south-eastern branch of Lake Como, framed by the Bergamo Alps that rise to the north and east. The Valsassina valley opens to the north, with Lecco marking its southern end. The combination of lake and mountain defines the city’s dramatic setting.
Cultural significance
Lecco is a notable centre of the Lake Como region, its lakeside and mountain setting long admired in Italian culture. As a provincial capital it holds an important place among the cities of north-eastern Lombardy.
Practical information
Check official website for current visiting information. Lecco is located about 50 kilometres north of Milan at the south-eastern end of Lake Como.
Getting there
Lecco is connected to Milan by rail and road, about 50 kilometres to the south. Regional train services link the city along the Lake Como shore, and road routes lead north through the Valsassina and around the lake.