Torno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 km north of Milan and about 5 km northeast of Como. As of December 2004[update], it had a population of 1,222 and an area of 7.8 km².[1]
Torno borders the following municipalities: Blevio, Carate Urio, Como, Faggeto Lario, Moltrasio, Tavernerio.
[edit] Itinerary
Torno, one of the most picturesque villages perched on this lake shore , is the starting point for the itinerary to Piazzaga. Following the red arrows to the “strada regia” and the signs to Molina, Piazzaga/Massi avelli you will take the path along a mule track, along which you can find views on the lake, a Roman stone arch and a rich wildlife. You will then get to a stone bridge on a stream and by keeping your left you will head towards the “massi avelli”, erratic boulders where tombs have been graved. You then go ahead to Piazzaga, take a nice break and eat or drink some typical and traditional food In the Crotto Piazzaga[1] and enjoy the impressive view on the whole lake.Then slowly go to Montepiatto and visit the "Pietra pendula " and go back to Torno.

[edit] Villas of Torno
Villa Plinianina
[edit] References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
[edit] External links
http://www.lakecomo.it
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