Mariano Comense: Churches, Lakes and Architecture

Mariano Comense can be discovered through its historic buildings, religious art and artificial lakes. The town therefore offers different starting points for a trip to Italy in which you would like to combine culture and landscape.

Culture and Built History

Villa Sormani dates back to the 18th century. The history of the Chiesetta di San Martino reaches even further back: it was built in the 11th century. Its murals on the southern side depict events following the death of Saint Martin. The Chiesetta di San Martino is also regarded as a significant cultural heritage site of artistic interest. Openings may take place on Saturdays under the supervision of volunteers from the Carugo parish.

Other sacred buildings also shape the cultural character. The Battistero di San Giovanni Battista in Mariano Comense was declared a national monument in 1912. The façade of the Chiesa di Santo Stefano features a mosaic depicting the martyrdom of Saint Stephen. Processions accompanying many newly appointed provosts set out from the Chiesa di San Francesco.

The Cascina Mordina is a special example of rural architecture. It extends over three floors; its central building is divided into four sections and has a portico and a loggia. At the Cascina Mordina, the portico and loggia direct visitors' attention to the structural arrangement of the central building during a tour. In the Brughiera of Mariano Comense, the Cascina Mordina is considered a representative example of rural architecture. Wood processing is also part of the local character, and Mariano Comense is particularly well known for it. Wood processing adds another local craft theme to the history of the buildings and churches.

Lakes and Landscape

Two artificial lakes lie on a hill in Mariano Comense and date from the late 19th century. These two lakes are part of the Parco della Brughiera Briantea. A third lake lies in the Parco dei Vivai in Mariano Comense. For travel planning, the lakes can be assigned separately to the two parks. Anyone interested in landscape design and the connection between natural surroundings and local history will find several clearly distinct themes here within the same destination.

Arrival and Special Routes

For travel by train, Mariano Comense railway station is a specific point of reference: it is located on FERROVIENORD's Milano–Asso line. The Mariano Comense stage of the Cammino di Sant'Agostino begins at the Santuario della Madonna di San Rocco.

Highlights for Your Visit

For a visit to Mariano Comense, you can initially choose between four areas of focus: churches and historic architecture, the architectural forms of the Cascina Mordina, the history of wood processing, or the artificial lakes. This allows you to tailor your travel plans to the topics you would like to explore more closely on site.

You can find more destinations for your travel plans here: Villa Guardia, Cirimido, Sorico, Gravedona, Dolo, Albiolo, Laglio and Canzo.

For the overview of the broader destination: Como.