Parco Spina Verde di Como

The Spina Verde Regional Park spans 1,179 hectares of forested hills northwest of Como, extending to the Swiss border through multiple municipalities.

The park contains the Baradello Castle, a medieval fortification constructed in 1158 by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa upon earlier Byzantine structures from the 6th century.

Archaeological sites within the park reveal traces of the Golasecca civilization, the first inhabitants of the Como area, near Pianvalle and Respaù Hill.

The park administration center at Villa Imbonati provides visitor information, maps, and guided tour arrangements for exploring marked trails and historical sites.

The Seveso River springs originate within the park boundaries, initiating a 52-kilometer watercourse that flows through Lombardy toward Milan.

Location: Province of Como

Inception: 1993

Website: http://www.spinaverde.it

Part of: Natura 2000

Website: http://spinaverde.it

GPS coordinates: 45.80694,9.05750

Latest update: March 13, 2025 01:36