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Tag Archives: Torno
Torno’s Santo Chiodo & Conflicts with Como
Torno’s Santo Chiodo & Conflict with Como: This Sunday, May 5th sees the annual blessing and evening procession through the town of its ‘Santo Chiodo’ or sacred nail – no less than one of the nails used in the crucifixion of Jesus. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Events, Folklore, History, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged Como, crucifixion, Folklore, isola comacina, lake battles, Lamberto Rusca, Rusca, santo chiodo, Tornaschi, Torno, wool
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Torno Circuit: Piazzaga and Monte Piatto
Torno Circuit – if I was to plan a walking holiday around Lake Como, Torno would be one of my favoured bases, from where this walk takes you above the Villa Pliniana to Piazzaga and Montepiatto and on to Brunate or Molina. Continue reading
Posted in Folklore, Itineraries, Lake, Restaurants, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged Avelli, Brunate, erratics, Montepiatto, mule paths, Piazzaga, pizzocheri, Torno
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