Lecco: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Lungolago di Lecco is a popular attraction to visit in Lecco. This place offers panoramic views of a lakefront area and a nice breeze to enjoy. Come to take a walk and enjoy the atmosphere because there are good pedestrian walkway at this place. Here, you will see medieval tower ruins and mountain views. Also, there are some nice eateries that you can stop by in this area.
Lungolago di Lecco
DOWNTOWN
Palace of Fears is a tourist attraction to visit in downtown city. This Neo-medieval building has an old and classic design to see. It was built in 1905. Explore the cool rotating exhibitions created by local and national artists. You will be amazed by the artsy works at this place. Don't forget to check out the Alpinistic Observatory Lecco too! It's located beside the Palace of Fears, showing the history of mountaineering.
Palace of Fears
SHOPPING
Chocoutlet di Icam is a favorite place to get local products to bring home. The store has various chocolates with high-quality to offer. Chocolate is the most popular thing to buy by tourists in Lecco. So, don't skip this store! Another thing that will remind you of Lecco is the wines. You can come to V.E.L. Fratelli Vassena and buy some great wines. They have a huge selection of liquors to offer.
Chocoutlet di Icam
V.E.L. Fratelli Vassena - Cantina Vassena
FOOD & DRINK
The authentic food to eat in Lecco is the lake-fish dish. They have fresh fishes cooked with local flavor and ingredients. You can get the cuisine at many seafood restaurants in the city. Local cheese and meats, like gorgonzola and bresaola are also the local foods you must taste in Lecco. Don't forget to try its phenomenal gelato too! For the drink, there are local wines to offer.
CULTURE
Lecco is a city on the southeastern shore of Lake Como, in northern Italy. The city is surrounded by amazing mountains, like Monte Resegon. Lecco is full of lovely architecture and warm people. There are 308.000 people live in the city. Most of the people speak Lecchese dialect. It's a dialect of Western Lombard language. Also, prepare your money in Euro currency to pay everything in the city. For the cultural event, the city has so many local events, like concerts or festivals.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Lecco is between March and November. It's when the weather is so pleasant and the sun shines the most. You will get beautiful and clear sights of the city and do many outdoor activities.
HOTEL
Stay at Hotel NH Pontevecchio when you travel to the city. This pink and elegant hotel has comfortable bedrooms and a lovely view of the Adda River to see from your window. This modern hotel is so strategic because it's located a 9-minute walk from live performances at Teatro Della Società and 1 km from both Lecco train station & Belgioioso Palace. You can also stay at HLL Hotel Lungolago Lecco. This hotel has a beautiful design and atmosphere to stay in. They provide big rooms with excellent facilities to enjoy. The hotel is located across the street from the Lake Como, a 12-minute walk from Lecco train station, and 1 km the Museo Palazzo Belgioioso & Villa Manzoni museum.
Hotel NH Pontevecchio
HLL Hotel Lungolago Lecco
RESTAURANT
Have dinner at Ristorante Pizzeria Acquario with your family or friends. This restaurant is located beside the Lake Como. This Italian restaurant serves amazing local dishes and drinks to order. Not only good foods, but they also provide cozy space and nice seating to sit and eat. Seafood dishes are highly recommended at this place. Also, you can have beer or wine at the restaurant. Another nice place to visit is Hambù. This place is so popular for tourist and locals for its amazing burgers. Enjoy the foods in this wooden and cool restaurant. Vegetarian options and beers are also served here.
Ristorante Pizzeria Acquario
Hambù
CAFE
Chill out at Caffè Commercio. You can come in the morning and have some delicious breakfast or brunch at this cozy cafe. They serve foods, like pizza, burger, and pasta. Morning and alcoholic drinks are also served at this cafe. Also, don't forget to try its yummy desserts! Another nice cafe to visit is Coffee & Coffee. This is a perfect stop for coffee lovers. They serve coffee in various ways with high quality. Beside its coffee, you can taste its delicious pastries.
Caffè Commercio
Coffee & Coffee
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Have a great night at River Cafè Birreria Paninoteca. This pub has a warm space and nice seating to relax with your travel buddies. Enjoy its tasty drinks and late-night foods while listening to live music at this pub. Another cool place to visit is The Shamrock Irish Pub. This Irish pub is one of popular places in the city. They serve delicious foods with great cocktails and beers to offer.
River Cafè Birreria Paninoteca
The Shamrock Irish Pub
INTERESTING PLACE
Manzoni Museum Municipal Art Gallery is an interesting museum you must visit in Lecco. It houses many artful exhibitions, like paintings and decorations. The building itself has an incredible design that will blow your mind. Also, you should visit Basilica of St. Nicholas. This historical neoclassical church was built with a corinthian columned façade, 315-foot neo-Gothic tower & Giotto frescoes. Explore the historical area and don't forget
to capture the place.
Manzoni Museum Municipal Art Gallery
Basilica of St. Nicholas
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Piani d'Erna is a cable-car attraction in Lecco, offering great views of the city and the mountains. Prepare you camera because you will get many panoramic angles to take photos. Also, come to Monument of Manzoni. This is an iconic monument with important bronze statue at this square and green area to see. Also, there are many nice spot for photography at this place. So, come and take some we-fie with your travel buddies.
Piani d'Erna
