AUROGNA is the Medieval frazione that belongs to Trezzone – the comune behind and above Gera Lario which sits directly on Lake Como. Trezzone encompasses a few frazione along the road leading to Aurogna. The total population of the area was 212 people at the time of this narration. Perched at 430 meters above LakeContinue reading “AUROGNA! Medieval frazione of Trezzone!”
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CASPANO – the frescoes of an ancient Paravicini family villa
THIS IS AN UPDATE ON THIS POST: The fresco which I identified as a possible Trinità Trifronte – a three-faced Trinity is actually a Trinity of the newer type where God the Father is pictured with a crucified Jesus and the Holy Spirit represented as a dove. I was able to return to Caspano andContinue reading “CASPANO – the frescoes of an ancient Paravicini family villa”
MONTEMEZZO – from Selva to Dalco & Montalto
It was a gorgeous early March day for a walk in the AltoLario from Selva – where the fabulous frescoes of Aurelio Luini are found in the Chiesa di San Martino – up to Montemezzo and the località Montagnola, Dalco, and Montalto. Walking allows one to look for frescoes on old houses that can beContinue reading “MONTEMEZZO – from Selva to Dalco & Montalto”
Wall Madonna's of the Valtellina 