People actually seem to live in the castle-like settlement of Castel San Pietro (or Castello di Carlazzo) and according to the notices you can also rent there for "workation" stays.
Property of the Italian Environment Fund. The Torre del Soccorso stands with its massive quadrangular mass in Moltrasio stone, easily recognizable among the vegetation that covers Mount Gravona close to …
Ancient ruins of an ancient castle.
The coat of arms of Melano represents the lake, the Castellaccio (of which the ruins are still visible) built by the Como people around the year 1000 AD.
The Doragno castle was born from the transformation of an ancient medieval castle. The original stone walls are highlighted by the large windows that complement the volume of the existing building.