Sorico

The farthest town of the lake is immersed in the solitary nature located in the upper Larian district. It was renowned in the past as the proud representative of the Three Parishes. In the photo: the surviving bell tower of the church of S. Stefano (15th century).

The village used to be of strategic importance due to its privileged position at the entrance to the Valtellina and Val Chiavenna. The area is scattered with many little turrets that served as passage points and for toll collection.

Here we are at the end of the journey. Beyond Sorico lies the milestone that points in the direction of the so-called
Ponte del Passo over the Mera river, situated at the far end of the Lario.

The meanders of the Mera river continue their northbound journey across the natural oasis of Pian di Spagna.

Pictures of river life.

Squalor or poetic vision? Flocks of seagulls resting on the century-old relics of the steamship Plinio,
moored in the lakelet of Mezzola.