Gravedona is considered to be one of the most important towns of the Lario for historic, religious and commercial reasons, situated in an inlet at the foot of the mountain.

The church of Santa Maria del Tiglio, which dates back to the 15th century is one of the most important buildings of the area. This Romanesque church was built on the lakefront, with a bell tower incorporated in the centre of the façade and a wooden crucifix inside hanging in the apse.

Other churches worth to be mentioned are: San Vincenzo, built around 1000 with the original crypt, two inscriptions from the 6th century and an elegant golden cross; The church of S. Maria delle Grazie, built in a panoramic position, is richly frescoed with impressive paintings of the Renaissance Lombard school. The romantic church of Santi Gusmeo e Matteo, surrounded by a large garden of plane trees, with many paintings, the most important decorative intervention is a fresco by “Fiammenghino”.

In an isolated part of the town we find the impressive construction of Palazzo Gallio, that dominates the whole panoramic lakefront. This palace was ordered in 1580 by Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, it is square shaped with four solid corner towers and has overhanging balconies open out towards the lake and towards the mountains offering a breathtaking view.

Nearby, the village of Dongo, where Mussolini was captured, is worth a visit. Here you find some interesting churches and sanctuaries and the ancient villages of Plegio and Livio, from where you can set out on trips on Monte Duria (2264m).

Other excursions are possible in the valley of Livio’s stream (Valle del torrente Livio) and Livio’s valley (Valle di Livio) with spectacular panoramic views.