Mandello, the third town of the lake by number of inhabitants and Como’s ally of old at the time of the wars against the Lombard communes. Its pier is similar to that of Varenna.

The pier in original Liberty style.

The charming Amati house with the animals. "No one is a stranger here".

The garden of a villa.

The promontories of Mandello and Abbadia Lariana seen from the Ghisallo. Lecco lies in the distance.

A suggestive view over the lake fjord, with Mandello and Abbadia Lariana.
In the foreground: the rugged peak of mount Moregallo. The photo was taken from a private airplane.

The entrance gate to the Moto Guzzi establishment. The legendary motorbike brand was founded in 1921;
the factory was located in Mandello and the registered office in Genoa. The factory is also the seat of a museum.