In this website you’ll find information about Osteno. The village of Claino con Osteno is in the area of Como, on Lugano lake (link Googlemap). If you want to contact the authors write to info@osteno.it
Andrea Bregno
Andrea Bregno (Osteno 1418-Rome 1503), sculptor and architect. Was born in the neighbourhood of Righeggia, his siblings Ambrogio and Girolamo were also sculptors. He is the most important Lombard sculptor of the 14th century ... continued
Andrea Bregno (Osteno 1418-Rome 1503), sculptor and architect. Was born in the neighbourhood of Righeggia, his siblings Ambrogio and Girolamo were also sculptors. He is the most important Lombard sculptor of the 14th century ... continued
A massive book about Andrea Bregno
A massive book (over 600 pages) about the artist Andrea Bregno has been recently edited. No similar work has ever been done for any other artist of the valley. The cover of the book shows the picture of the statue of the Virgin ... continued
A massive book (over 600 pages) about the artist Andrea Bregno has been recently edited. No similar work has ever been done for any other artist of the valley. The cover of the book shows the picture of the statue of the Virgin ... continued
The Orrido
In Osteno there’s a canyon, unfortunately it’s unknown to the most as it has been inaccessible to the public for some decades. Anyway it didn’t use to be like that: on late 800s and during the firsts decades of the 900s this Canyon used to be a very attractive ... continued
In Osteno there’s a canyon, unfortunately it’s unknown to the most as it has been inaccessible to the public for some decades. Anyway it didn’t use to be like that: on late 800s and during the firsts decades of the 900s this Canyon used to be a very attractive ... continued
Ostenocaris Cypriformis
Osteno can brag of giving a name to an animal. The Ostenocaris cypriformis is a sea fossil with worldwide fame. It is included in the shellfish family , the cave where it was found is dated 190 million of years ago. It used to filter the muddy ground... continued
Osteno can brag of giving a name to an animal. The Ostenocaris cypriformis is a sea fossil with worldwide fame. It is included in the shellfish family , the cave where it was found is dated 190 million of years ago. It used to filter the muddy ground... continued
The Torrione
It used to be the house of the praetor of the county of Osteno, Cima and Valle d’Intelvi (15th century). Also called “Turascion”, the building is just attached to the half-tumbledown tower committed to host the jail(still in use during napoleon era) ... continued
It used to be the house of the praetor of the county of Osteno, Cima and Valle d’Intelvi (15th century). Also called “Turascion”, the building is just attached to the half-tumbledown tower committed to host the jail(still in use during napoleon era) ... continued
The mistery of the funerary plaque
There are two funerary plaques in the façade of Curch of Santissimi Pietro and Paolo in Osteno, Bregno’s birthplace. One cut in peperino records the death of an infant named Giulio. No last name is provided for the infant, and the plaque is not dated, but the inscription is among the best examples ... continued
There are two funerary plaques in the façade of Curch of Santissimi Pietro and Paolo in Osteno, Bregno’s birthplace. One cut in peperino records the death of an infant named Giulio. No last name is provided for the infant, and the plaque is not dated, but the inscription is among the best examples ... continued
Saint Peter and Paul's parish church
The origin of the church is Romanesque. It was renewed in the 1600s, in the facade the left main door is dated 1622, the right one 1662. Inside, in the presbyter there are wall paintings by Domenico Quaglio, in the right wing chapel there’s a wooden cross dated 1500. ... continued
The origin of the church is Romanesque. It was renewed in the 1600s, in the facade the left main door is dated 1622, the right one 1662. Inside, in the presbyter there are wall paintings by Domenico Quaglio, in the right wing chapel there’s a wooden cross dated 1500. ... continued
Bregno's works in Osteno
In the parish church of Saint Peter and Paul in Osteno there are two of the main works of Andrea Bregno; theVirgin with child and theTabernacle. The tabernacle is in the left side of the presbytery. It is dated September 3rd 1464, supposedly Bregno made ... continued
In the parish church of Saint Peter and Paul in Osteno there are two of the main works of Andrea Bregno; theVirgin with child and theTabernacle. The tabernacle is in the left side of the presbytery. It is dated September 3rd 1464, supposedly Bregno made ... continued
The Quartascia
During the fourth Sunday of January in Osteno it’s celebrated the Quartascia, an holiday dedicated to the Lady of the belt ( Madonna della cintura). Once a year the lady’s baldachin is taken out from the store room attached to the church ... continued
During the fourth Sunday of January in Osteno it’s celebrated the Quartascia, an holiday dedicated to the Lady of the belt ( Madonna della cintura). Once a year the lady’s baldachin is taken out from the store room attached to the church ... continued