Chiavenna

The Mera River defines the setting of Chiavenna — its course through the narrow Valchiavenna has long shaped a town on the route between Lake Como and the Splügen Pass. The old centre retains stone lanes, arcades and the Collegiate Church of San Lorenzo, while the Acquafraggia waterfalls at nearby Piuro emphasise the valley’s steep, water-carved terrain. Chiavenna is particularly known for its crotti, natural rock cavities traditionally used to store food and wine; they are celebrated each autumn during the Sagra dei Crotti. Close to the Swiss border, the town has an Italian-Alpine character formed by trade and mountain travel. Discover further points of interest through webcams across Chiavenna and Lombardy.

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