Tag: The Betrothed

From 1840 to date The Betrothed are a timeless novel that brought Lecco in the world.

Alessandro Manzoni and The Betrothed set in Lecco, where he was usual to spent his summer holidays at Villa Manzoni.

The castle of the Unnamed (Castello dell’Innominato) in Somasca Vercurago among The Betrothed of Manzoni, history and wonderful landscapes on Lake Como.

Renzo and Lucia, and other characters from Manzoni. Here you are the historical recollection of The Betrothed in the center of Lecco.

A spectacular photography of Lecco taken by Manzoni with abundance of information.

Lecco in the seventeenth century was a fortified village with its own castle.This is the scene in which The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni takes place.

The priest Don Abbondio crowns Renzo and Lucia love in his church.

The palace of Don Rodrigo, dominating the whole town of Lecco, is located on the Zucco in Olate.

Pescarenico: fishing hamlet which has kept intact its charm over time.

In the district of Pescarenico is the convent of Fra Cristoforo, crucial figure of The Betrothed.