Piona Abbey
Abbazia di Piona
A Cistercian abbey on a small peninsula at the northern end of Lake Como, with a peaceful 12th-century Romanesque cloister.
Piona Abbey stands on a small peninsula reaching into the lake near Colico. Its origins date back to the 7th century. The surviving Church of San Nicola and the cloister were built in the 12th and 13th centuries, and each cloister column is carved differently, with traces of early frescoes visible. Cistercian monks still live here, and the abbey shop sells liqueurs, honey and herbal products made by the monks. Entry is free, but please keep quiet in the cloister. You can drive there, or get off the ferry at Olgiasca and walk for about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
About 9:00 am–noon and 2:00–6:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Forte Montecchio Nord
- Orrido di Bellano
- Castello di Vezio
- Varenna
- Villa Monastero
- Menaggio
- Bellagio
- Villa Melzi Gardens