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Musso is a small town in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy. It is situated in a pretty inlet on the western shore of the lake. The town has the benefit of both a tunnel and a bypass, therefore greatly reducing the flow of traffic through the town itself and creating more peaceful surroundings.
In Roman times, white marble was mined from the local quarries and this practise was continued until a few decades ago. The Cathedral in Como and the columns of San Lorenzo in Milan are just some of the buildings where this marble has been used in the construction. This picturesque village offers every amenity. It has a grocery shop and a bakery and Italian cuisine can be sampled in the local cafes and restaurants. A lovely swimming pool has recently been constructed in nearby Menaggio and water sports, golf, skiing and hiking are all available close by. One of the main attractions in Musso in the Castle, which dates back to the fourteenth century and was used as a fortress by Gian Giacomo De'Medici, De'Medici was brother of Pope Pius IV and was a polarizing member of this village, if you are a history buff then Musso is a great place to visit. The Church of San Biagio is of the late Romanesque period. It was extended in the 16th century and many additions to the main structure took place at that time. | |
