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Piani D'Erna is a locality up the mountain above the city. If you don't like to walk you can enjoy the stunning view of the lake and the surrounding peaks, rest on the grass or just stroll around relaxing. If you are a hiker, from Piani d'Erna you can find many beautiful paths to the Resegone, to Piani di Bobbio and other destinations. Schedule and prices for the cable car can be found here and bus timetable for bus number 5 are here. The bus tickets must be bought in advance: there is a newspaper kiosk in the train station that sells them (€1.30 each, buy the return ticket there as well).
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Villa Belgiojoso
Houses the Museum of Natural History, the Archaeological Museum and the Civic Planetarium.
Dedicated to Alessandro Manzoni, an Italian poet and novelist. The villa hosts Museo Manzoniano and Galleria Comunale d’Arte.
Palace of Fears
Built in 1905 in eclectic neo-medieval style as a tax office (hence the name). It hosts a collection of modern art and temporary exhibitions. Closed on Monday, except on Monday after Easter.
96 metres tall, near the lakeshore, and by far the most characteristic landmark in town, and can be seen from far away. It was erected in the 8th century, and has undergone numerous reconstructions.
This big tower is the only remnant of former fortifications.