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Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore
Travelling down a charming scenic route, visitors arrive at Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore. The most northerly municipality in the province of Varese is 40 km from the lake and is the last town on the Lombard shore before the Swiss border.
History in Pino
Thanks to the discovery of a tomb, we have learned that the area was already inhabited by the Celts as early as the 5th century AD. In the Dark Ages, the town was part of the Comitato del Seprio, but it was later dominated by the Visconti thus becoming part of the County of Angera. Gian Galeazzo united the territories in Lake Maggiore with it, thus resulting in a single administrative unit. In 1416 under Filippo Maria Visconti, the town was united with the area in the Quattro Valli, to become the fief called Valtravaglia. 20 years later, Pino was entrusted to the Rusca family from Como and became part of one of the five squadre (zones) which the fief had been divided into. The reins of power firmly remained in the hands of the Marliani family from 1583-1784, which was later replaced by the Crivelli family. The latter were in charge of the fief until 1799, when Napoleon established the Cisalpine Republic.
Pino Lago Maggiore: a visit
Perched on the rocky headland of Sasso di Pino dominating most of Lake Maggiore, the town has developed along the sides of the winding main road and is characterised by spontaneous architecture typical of these valleys. The buildings in the old town centre are massive, built in stone and enriched with portals, decorated architraves and columns originating from older buildings. The medieval tower dating back to the 13th century and today the seat of the Town Hall, is particularly interesting.
As for religious buildings, the Church of San Quirico is worth visiting, as its churchyard offers a charming panoramic view over the lake. The lakeside hamlet of Zenna is characterised by strong winds and is thus a popular destination for windsurfing. In addition to the beach, there is a marina and a state customs office.
Curiosities in Pino
Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore (30 characters, spaces excluded) is the town in Italy with the longest name, together with San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore. However, if the spaces are also counted, Pino is the undisputed winner (35 characters against 34).
