The only fortress belonging to the First World War that is still intact is Montecchio Fortress. It was designed by Enrico Rocchi and built between 1911 and 1914 on two levels in cement and stone, composed by a central body and a wing, where the soldiers used to stay, connected by a tunnel dug into the rocks.

The four cannons are the biggest in Italy and are the only original elements still present today and are still working. Inside there is also a little war-museum.

The ruins of Forte Fuentes, dated back to the 17th century, are the only elements of the fortress, still existing today and are situated among the Colle del Montecchio’s vegetation. Although it still arouses interest for the remains of the “Tenaglia” and for the chapel.

The most appealing area is the peninsula of Olgiasca: here you can see Villa Malpensata and the beautiful Abbey of Piona.

Villa Malpensata dated back to the 9th century, is situated on the banks of the lake and is composed by an open gallery and a park,; today it is the seat of the Community “il Gabbiano”.

The Abbazia of Piona, also known as the complex of the “Priorato di Piona”, is Colico’s biggest attraction. It is situated on a rocky point of the promontory that leads you down to the beautiful pool and is formed by the Church of San Nicola, built on top of the ruins of an oratory built in the 7th century, a big cloister, built between 1252 and 1257, and a beautiful park surrounded by fruit trees. Today the abbey belongs to the Cisternensi friars, that have reintroduced the antique art of distilling herbs.

Moving towards Dervio-Bellano, you arrive at the little village of Corenno Plinio, where you can visit a well kept castle, built in 1300 from the Andreani family. Next to the fortress you can visit a church containing 3rd century frescoes and gothic tombs belonging to the family.