At the center of Lake Como, on the promontory overlooking
Varenna, from more than a thousand years stands the Castello di Vezio, where,
in a context of unparalleled natural beauty, history, in perfect harmony with
each other, merge together art, nature and culture of the territory.
Falconry
One of the peculiarities of this castle is that since some
years it has been hosting a center of care and training for birds of prey,
which allows visitors to know and appreciate the ancient art of falconry. The
training phases are normally held 5/6 times a week, and always weather
permitting, in the garden of the Castle so as to give visitors the opportunity
to take pictures, see the various models closely and be entertained by the
falconer in explanations on the history of falconry, its modern use, the
biology and training of birds of prey.
Panorama
From the top of the main
tower and from the garden you can enjoy a wide view of the lake, particularly
evocative in the clearest days. Being overhanging on Varenna it allows in fact
to see the Lake of Como in all its splendor.
The story told by Castello di Vezio
Coming down from the stairs
that starts from the main terrace we reach the basement, which constituted an
outpost of the Cadorna defensive line, ready to oppose a possible attempt by
Germans coming from the Menaggio area.
The origins of the
castle date back to the late Roman period, legend says that it was Queen
Teodolinda who wanted to build the castle, but also other Lombard localities
can claim this tradition. The first document that testify the existence of this
fortification date back to 1368, it is believed that in the village of Vezio
lived servants employed by the castle, but these hypotheses are still to be
verified.Inside the manor we find what is probably the northest olive grove in
the world, from which is produced great quality olive oil.
Legends
Another peculiarity of
Castello di Vezio is the legend of the ghost of Queen Teodolinda, which tells
of the ghost that wanders through the corridors of the castle or in the gardens
on moonless nights, and the managers evoke history with chalk figures.
Among the other curiosities
stands out the fossil of the Lariosaurus: reptile that inhabited the brackish
water areas, about one meter long that belongs to an extinct aquatic category.
Info: http://www.castellodivezio.it/IT/home-it.html
Associazione
Turistica Castello di Vezio
Via
al castello snc, 23829 Perledo (LC)
Email info@castellodivezio.it
Tel.
+39 348 8242504
+39 333 4485975
