Church of Saints Peter and Paul - Dervio

The church of Saints Peter and Paul in Dervio

The church dedicated to Apostles Peter and Paul (Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo) is located in the village of Dervio facing the shores of Lake Como. The parish dates back to the 11th century, even if the primitive construction could date as far back as the 6th century. The current building, of Romanesque era, has a basilica made up of three naves and five bays, with three asps. The altar of the Holy Mother of the Rosary (Madonna del Rosario) was renovated around 1665, and a baptistery was installed as well as a confessional - both in black marble.

The engraved, gilded wooden pulpit is of considerable value and interest; it is very similar to the one found in the church of Saint James (chiesa di San Giacomo) in Bellagio. To the sides are two large canvases from the 1600s, work of painters from Bergamo, Giovanni and Francesco Cavagna. The paintings portray the martyrdom of Saint Peter and the conversion of Saint Paul.

In 1670 and 1672 the Rubini and De Magni families received permission from the Curia, to be buried in the church. They were given simple tombstones which are still visible in the side naves. The statue of the Holy Mother and Child (Madonna col bambino) can to be traced back to the 16th century. Three are still traces of the architects and of the three double-splayed single-lancet windows outside of the church; the date 1613 is engraved in the raising. The Romanesque motifs can still be seen in the bell tower and the belfry.
- Parish of Saints Peter and Paul (Parrocchia dei Santi Pietro e Paolo) - Piazza XI Febbraio, Dervio. Telephone: +39 0341 850147 -.

Bellano

Bellano

Bellano on Lake Como, is just a few kilometers from Varenna toward Colico, and it stands on a cape, where the vast panorama embraces the lake's western shores, from Menaggio up to Dongo, Bellano is famous for the Gorge of Orrido.

Bellano

Navigation Lake Como

Navigation Lake Como

Various theme cruises are organized by the Lake Navigation Management, besides the normal lake navigation service, in July and August, it is possible to take a cruise on the Concordia with restaurant service.

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Colico

Colico

Colico is a very important tourist center, and proven by the optimal accommodation resources presented throughout its territory. The winds that characterize this area render the waters of Colico an excellent regatta site.

Colico