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Church of San Miro

The church of San Miro is at the very end of a mule track that climbs up from Sorico, to be reached after about 30 minute walking, otherwise it is reachable from a plain path from the way to Albonico (signs on the place), after a succession of hairpin bends.

It was named after Saint Michele till 1453, then was consacrated to Saint Miro (died in 1381): the legend tells that the Saint came to Sorico from Canzo on a cloak flying on the waters of the lake.

Numerous miracles and hermit-life made him a subject of reverence, which was given explicit form after the discovering of his mortal remains in 1452.

Inside, there are frescoes and a painting of the Fiamminghino which represents the Madonna with the Baby, archangel Michele and Saint Miro.

From this church, it is possible to enjoy a beautiful view of lake Como.

SAN MIRO

San Miro

Church of San Miro