POINTS OF INTEREST IN SOIANO DEL LAGO

The medieval castle of Soiano was constructed as a defence against the Hungarian invasions and was also the meeting place for the heads of families in Chizzoline and Soiano. In order to oppose the feared Savoy army a further gate was constructed to...

Situated very close to the castle, it was built around 1600 on the remains of an older church dating back to the 15th century. The characteristic bell tower was obtained by exploiting the tower of the castle. Inside it is possible to admire fabulous...

This is found in the village of Chizzoline and was constructed in 1610 in honour of San Carlo Borromeo, who is said to have stayed here. The friars of San Rocco were entrusted with it when Venice decided to destroy their convent and the adjacent...