Discover Annone di Brianza

In Annone di Brianza, the Chiesa di San Giorgio and Lago di Annone offer two different focal points for planning a trip: the church combines a dated construction history with a named work of art, while the lake shapes the landscape and routes. Villas and a public park are also concrete points of interest for a stay.

Chiesa di San Giorgio: Construction History and Art

The Chiesa di San Giorgio, which still stands today, was built between 1479 and 8 June 1481. Its construction therefore dates to the late 15th century. This dated construction period should be distinguished from the church's earlier history: the first old oratory, or first old church of San Giorgio, was probably founded by Benedictine monks. This attribution is explicitly uncertain and refers to the early church, not to a different date for the building that still stands today.

Another specific detail can be found in the Chapel of San Giovanni Battista, where the Polittico della Passione is kept. Together with the construction history, this work gives the church a second, distinct point of interest. Those interested in Annone's historical milestones can distinguish between the construction period of the existing building and the possible foundation of the earlier church.

Hill, Churchyard and Views of Lago di Annone

The Chiesa di San Giorgio stands on a hill shaded by plane trees, overlooking Annone and the lake of the same name. From the churchyard, the view stretches over the town's old houses, gardens and surrounding landscape; in the distance are the lake and mountain silhouettes. The two descriptions of the view complement each other: the panorama includes both the townscape and the more distant landscape and mountains.

Lago di Annone lies among the gentle hills of eastern Brianza, where the hill country gives way to the Prealps. Woods and meadows frame the lake. The views of the town therefore differ from those of the wider landscape: here, houses and gardens are in view; there, the lake's open surroundings. This combination of lakeshore and hill country also shapes the trails to consider when planning an outing.

Cycling and Walking Trails by the Lake

A loop of about 14 kilometres for cyclists and pedestrians runs around Lago di Annone. Near Annone di Brianza, the trail is paved and follows the lakeshore. The route is considered easy and accessible for cyclists and pedestrians. Its length and course make the loop a clearly defined option for planning a visit to the lake as a destination in its own right.

A different route is described in a tour guide published in 2020 for the tourist trail from Annone to Colle Brianza. It starts at the parish church and follows the cycling and walking trail by the lake to the church of San Giorgio. It then continues to Roncaccio and via Cascina Frigerio to Oggiono. Unlike the loop around the lake, this route continues through several named stops. The two options differ above all in their course: one is a loop by the water, while the other connects Annone with additional places.

Villas and Public Park

The villas also offer different perspectives on the town. Villa Adinolfi is a three-storey residence dating from the 19th century, with direct views of the lake. Its lakeside-facing location offers a different connection to Lago di Annone than the wide-ranging view from the Chiesa di San Giorgio over the town, landscape and mountain silhouettes.

The public park next to Villa Cabella borders the villa's car park. This specific proximity provides an additional point of reference alongside the historical and landscape-related attractions. Villa Adinolfi is a three-storey residence dating from the 19th century, with direct views of the lake; the public park and adjoining car park are next to Villa Cabella.

Getting There from Milan

If you are travelling from Milan, take the SS 36 to the Cesana / Annone / Suello / Oggiono exit, then continue to Annone di Brianza on the SP 49. Check the route locally before setting out. For further planning, you can consider whether the lakeside loop, the tourist route via San Giorgio, or the town's historical and landscape-related points of interest will shape your stay.

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