Gravedona, ancient capital of the Three Parishes and important centre of divulgation of Christianity, boasts one of the most valuable historic monuments of the region: the church of Santa Maria del Tiglio, built in the 12th century on the remains of an early Christian baptistery. It features a singular vertical structure, unique of its kind in the Lombard mediaeval context. The bell tower, located at the centre of the entrance portal, features an octagonal shape
with double and triple lancet windows.

In the attempt to assimilate the traditional style with the new Gothic tendencies of the time, the basilica features contrasting architectural styles, which can be noticed
in the vertical soaring lines
and typical Romanesque central plan.

Detail of the polychrome
floor mosaic.

The column of the apsis on the east side with frescoes providing a stunning backdrop.

The admirable wall frescoes, dating back to the 13th-15th century.

The crypt.

Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, bishop of the county of Three Parishes, erected palazzo Gallio in 1586. It is identical to villa Pliniana in that it has the same window frame details; the palaces features a square plan with four keeps and several belvedere-loggias. Today it is property of the Comunità Montana Alto Lario Occidentale
(Mountain Community of western upper Lario) and is a venue for conferences and concerts.
"Tolomeo Gallio, a cardinal native to Como and lord of the territory comprising the Three Parishes of Gravedona Sorico e Dongo, fell in love with the mild climate and amenity of the site, and therefore commissioned an architect to design a new palace on the upper lake. The 'feudal' palace-castle, erected in 1856 with gardens, fountains and ponds, embellished the noble town of Gravedona, giving it further prestige".

Domaso: the typical porch.

Domaso: a fisherman and a hydrofoil.