The historic district

The historic district

Knows as the "Contrada", the historic district is paved with sampietrini stones, alleys, stairways, with portals in Sarnico stone, courtyards and picturesque balconies and gates in wrought iron. It conserves a medieval semicircular layout with its back to the mountain. It is a thriving place with shops, bars, wine bar and shops. The main street is Via Lantieri. The best way to explore is to venture into its alleyways which offer some of its most hidden corners. Taking Via San Paolo, you will reach the Church of San Paolo from the 1400s which houses frescoes from the 15th century and was built directly on the ruins of the castle as witnessed by the two embrasures on the side of the altar. The Torre dell'Orologio, clocktower built in 1850 on the base of the castle's perimetrical tower, stands in the homonymous small and enclosed square. Other important original elements of medioval buildings can be seen in the towers and walls of the building in Via Scaletta, a characteristic and narrow alley going down to the lake, and Vicolo Aie. In one of the most picturesque and best preserved corners of the entire historic district stands until the 18th century a small building with arcades, the old Town Hall.
Nearby we find the remains of a 12th century Medioeval Tower, with mighty walls which once belonged to the old town walls and one of the entrance gates leading to the inhabited area.