Abbazia di Piona
Abbazia di Piona
4.5
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy2,815 contributions
Jul 2022
Piona Abbey is close to the northern tip of Lake Como, and can be reached from Dervio via a windy stone-paved road. This original church of Saint Justina was founded in the 7th century (only the ruins of an apse remain of this church). Some centuries later a new church was added before 1138, when the new church was re-consecrated, according to an inscription.
on in that date.
The abbey is in Lombard Gothic style, with French influences and the church has a single nave. The current edifice dates mostly from the 12th century reconstruction. The bell tower dates from the 18th century.
The apse has internally some depleted frescoes, dating from the 12th-13th centuries, with Apostles of Byzantine style. The cloister is quite beautiful with its round arches supported by columns with different type capitals. On a wall of the portico there is a fresco with a symbolic calendar.
The abbey also have a shop, where honey, jams, spirits and cosmetics can be bought.
on in that date.
The abbey is in Lombard Gothic style, with French influences and the church has a single nave. The current edifice dates mostly from the 12th century reconstruction. The bell tower dates from the 18th century.
The apse has internally some depleted frescoes, dating from the 12th-13th centuries, with Apostles of Byzantine style. The cloister is quite beautiful with its round arches supported by columns with different type capitals. On a wall of the portico there is a fresco with a symbolic calendar.
The abbey also have a shop, where honey, jams, spirits and cosmetics can be bought.
Written August 2, 2022
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foivos_spathopoulos
Mougins, France89 contributions
Sep 2012 • Family
A visit to the Piona Abbey is a great experience. The Abbey's church is an excellent example of Cestercian architecture. The visitor can buy in the Abbey's shop good wine, liqueurs, honey and other produce made in the monastery. The route to the Abbey is very picturesque and the views to Lake Como spectacular.
Written September 22, 2012
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kenk
London, UK164 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
It takes almost two hours to drive here from Como, but it is worth every minute, assuming you have the constitution for driving on a two lane lakeside road for that amount of time. Still, it is a pleasant and picturesque journey whose payoff is considerable. The spot is one of the loveliest on the lake, as it turns out, facing a beautiful panorama of hills rising up from the lake salted with towns and villages in the typical terracotta to white colours of the area.
The place itself is a rare, nearly perfect Romanesque church and abbey that, at last, has been preserved in as complete a state as one could ask of a site almost a thousand years old. There are inoffensive modern touches in some of the decoration, and a wonderfully peaceful air inside the church itself (though I could have wished for real wax candles instead of electric.)
The grounds include an extensive olive grove and a shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes, but the real payoff is at the lakeside down the cypress lined lane where the whole view of the northern end of the lake nearly overwhelms. Do go, take a picnic, and have a great time!
The place itself is a rare, nearly perfect Romanesque church and abbey that, at last, has been preserved in as complete a state as one could ask of a site almost a thousand years old. There are inoffensive modern touches in some of the decoration, and a wonderfully peaceful air inside the church itself (though I could have wished for real wax candles instead of electric.)
The grounds include an extensive olive grove and a shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes, but the real payoff is at the lakeside down the cypress lined lane where the whole view of the northern end of the lake nearly overwhelms. Do go, take a picnic, and have a great time!
Written July 22, 2018
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Ultimate Family Travels
Deurne, The Netherlands258 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
the Abbazia is very peaceful, there is a little shop selling some very tasty teas an the view is beautiful
it isn't a must see, but it is a good place if you want some peace and quiet and you have a spare hour.
it isn't a must see, but it is a good place if you want some peace and quiet and you have a spare hour.
Written March 1, 2019
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Flynfnp
Cross Roads, TX146 contributions
Nov 2017
We were only in Colico for 24 hours so while my husband was working I drove from Colico to the Abbazia di Pione. The drive is not long (6-10 miles from town center) and pretty well marked. It is quite narrow as you are going through residential areas, so watch speed, my car alarm went off as another car and the one I was driving passed each other. As you near the abby, the road is cobblestone with incredible views of lake, I stopped on way out from the abbey. Once at the abbey, there is plenty of parking, I was the only one there (early November). The monks are silent and pretty much not around, I only saw one and he guided me to the Chapel area then disappeared. Walking around the grounds was so very peaceful with incredible views of the lake. The monks have beautifully landscaped the grounds to take advantage of all the views.
This is not a place to spend many hours unless you require that much quiet and reflection. I spent maybe 2-3 hours, looking and taking pictures. Loved it. The store was not open when I was there so could not buy products the monks were selling. I was interested their bee balms and herbal products since I make my own, maybe next time.
If you are in the Colico, Lake Como area and are looking for a quiet place to be with beautiful views, this is it.
This is not a place to spend many hours unless you require that much quiet and reflection. I spent maybe 2-3 hours, looking and taking pictures. Loved it. The store was not open when I was there so could not buy products the monks were selling. I was interested their bee balms and herbal products since I make my own, maybe next time.
If you are in the Colico, Lake Como area and are looking for a quiet place to be with beautiful views, this is it.
Written January 29, 2018
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Harry F
Legnano, Italy317 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
This is a nice place to visit. Historically not to meaningful but peaceful and beautiful. It is a nice walk with great views of Lake Como. It is more spiritual and historical. There is a store where you can buy good made by the monks of the Abbey. They make some great liquors. The have a small store where you can get a soda or an ice cream. Enjoy
Written July 10, 2017
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TheBiker60
Lugano24 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
My wife and I visited the Abbazia many times in the course of our life, as a couple first and as a family afterwards. It is a mistic place, when you can really feel the spiritual dimension where the monks live their busy but contemplative lives. In the past there was a small shop where you could buy their home made products, like their liquors in various tastes that were really good. If you pass by the road to Colico, look for the sign to Piona, and you can't miss it.
Written June 4, 2016
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Azalel
Rugby, UK509 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Although there is not a lot to see here, it offers fantastic views over Lake Como and simple monastic buildings in a lovely garden setting.
The abbey church is simple with an attractive painted area over the altar and the adjacent cloisters are small but beautiful too.
There was no admission fee but you can buy produce from the monastery there. A small kiosk dispenses drinks and snacks.
As with all religious establishments they expect a certain standard of dress: no shorts for men, no miniskirts for the women and sleeved tops for both.
The grounds are quite attractive with roses and other flowers, especially azaleas at this time of year. An air of great tranquillity pervades.
The abbey church is simple with an attractive painted area over the altar and the adjacent cloisters are small but beautiful too.
There was no admission fee but you can buy produce from the monastery there. A small kiosk dispenses drinks and snacks.
As with all religious establishments they expect a certain standard of dress: no shorts for men, no miniskirts for the women and sleeved tops for both.
The grounds are quite attractive with roses and other flowers, especially azaleas at this time of year. An air of great tranquillity pervades.
Written May 4, 2016
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Stephania P
Gharghur, Malta98 contributions
Sep 2014 • Family
soooooooooooooo beautiful and such scenic views, the only con was that it was raining hard when we were there so we couldn't enjoy its gardens as much as we wanted to!!
Written September 12, 2014
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Doc95ut
Hopewell, NJ30 contributions
Beautiful and peaceful, as others have said. The staff were also very kind. However, if you're taking the ferry around the lake, be aware that the ferries stop there very rarely. One can tour the Abbey and taste the liqueurs, but it's difficult to occupy six hours otherwise.
Written June 16, 2014
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Vincenzo C
1 contribution
Buongiorno i cani possono entrare?
luigivalemattiasabri
Cogoleto, Italy1,634 contributions
Fuori dagli edifici sacri
Francesca S
1 contribution
L'ingresso è gratuito o a pagamento? Grazie
La Sara
Como, Italy71 contributions
Gratuito
Q1672FSdenisec
Belfast, UK17 contributions
Do you need a car in abbazia di piona
Flynfnp
Cross Roads, TX146 contributions
I would say you do need a car as there is no lodging within walking distance of this attraction
Margherita N
Milano1 contribution
Vorrei sapere se scendere da soli a piedi il percorso è difficoltoso.Grazie.
cristina_fedele
Milan, Italy567 contributions
Non saprei, siamo andati lì in auto e tornati in auto in quanto era quasi orario di chiusura
giormest
Casale Monferrato, Italy240 contributions
C'è possibilità di pranzare presso l'Abbazia o nelle vicinanze? Inoltre: arrivando con il battello o aliscafo c'è molta strada a piedi da fare dal punto di sbarco all'abbazia? Grazie
barbaraastuti
Lesmo, Italy64 contributions
Non c'è la possibilità di pranzare presso l abbazia ,all interno c'è solo un chiosco che vende gelati e bibite . Lungo la strada esistono diversi ristoranti, non so quanta strada ci sia dal battello perché ci sono arrivata in auto.
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- Abbazia di Piona is open:
- Sun - Sat 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sat - Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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