Esino Lario
Esino Lario - A mountain municipality rich in history and natural beauty
Esino Lario is a mountain municipality located in the province of Lecco, in Lombardy. With its 757 inhabitants and its position 12 kilometers from Varenna, in the Val d'Esino, at an altitude of 910 meters above sea level, Esino Lario is the ideal place for nature and history lovers.
Physical geography of Esino Lario
Esino Lario is located on the northeastern slopes of the Grigne Group, a short distance from the eastern shore of Lake Como. The town is formed by the two distinct nuclei of Esino superiore and Esino inferiore, located around 900 meters above sea level. The territory is mountainous, with the highest point reaching 2409 meters and the lowest point at 554 meters. The municipal territory is entirely included in the Northern Grigna Park and is part of the Mountain Community of Valsassina, Valvarrone, Val d'Esino, and Riviera.
The calcareous-dolomitic nature of the territory has led to the presence of important karst areas within the municipal territory. Moncodeno is an extensive amphitheater located on the northern slope of the Northern Grigna characterized by the presence of a large number of sinkholes and caves, including the famous Moncodeno Cave, where there are hypogean ice reserves. The Esino territory is characterized by the abundant presence of marine fossil deposits, studied by paleontologists since the 19th century.
History of Esino Lario
The settlement of Esino Lario has ancient origins, documented by the presence of archaeological evidence. The geological history of the Prealps has left numerous traces in the municipal territory, including fossils, erratic rocks, and caves. The municipality of Esino Lario was created in 1927 from the merger of the municipalities of Esino Inferiore and Esino Superiore.
Monuments and places of interest in Esino Lario
Esino Lario is rich in monuments and places of interest. The Church of San Vittore, dating back to the 15th century, is part of the Diocese of Milan and has been under the jurisdiction of the Pieve of Varenna since the 13th century. Other places of interest are the Moncodeno Cave and Moncodeno itself, with its karst sinkholes and caves.
The Nature of Esino Lario
Esino Lario is a municipality where nature is king. The municipal territory is characterized by the presence of numerous caves and sinkholes, such as the famous Moncodeno Cave. The presence of marine fossil deposits makes the territory particularly interesting for paleontologists.
The History of Esino Lario
Esino Lario has ancient origins, documented by the presence of archaeological evidence. The merger of the municipalities of Esino Inferiore and Esino Superiore gave rise to the municipality of Esino Lario. The Church of San Vittore, dating back to the 15th century, is one of the historical monuments of the municipality.
Monuments and Places of Interest in Esino Lario
Esino Lario is rich in monuments and places of interest. The Church of San Vittore is part of the Diocese of Milan and is a place of worship and historical interest. But Esino Lario is also the homeland of the famous Moncodeno Cave and Moncodeno itself, a natural amphitheater characterized by the presence of numerous sinkholes and caves.
