Hidden Treasures - Historical Guided Tours
A journey through history, art, and local flavors in Dongo
About Hidden Treasures
The hidden gems of Dongo
«Hidden Treasures» is the project of guided tours that, from March to December, accompanies citizens and tourists to discover the village of Dongo (province of Como), one of the most evocative centers of the Upper Lake Como. Fifteen appointments, led by professional guides in Italian and English, lead the public through the symbolic places of the town in a journey that combines history, art, and taste.
Between museum, palace, and convent
The route touches three city treasures: the Museum of the End of the War, dedicated to the historical events of April 1945; the historic rooms of Palazzo Manzi, an institutional and artistic heart with the famous Golden Room, a jewel of neoclassicism; and the Franciscan Convent with its library, an immersion into the spirituality and culture of the fifteenth century, among frescoed cloisters and precious ancient manuscripts.
History, art, and zero-km flavors
What makes «Hidden Treasures» special is the sensory experience that intertwines monumental heritage with the gastronomic excellences of the territory: at the end of each visit, a zero-km aperitif with typical local products and traditional music is planned. The project, supported by the Lombardy Region as part of the «Lombardia Style» program, enhances the authentic soul of the lakeside village and enriches the cultural offerings of the Upper Lake Como.
Hidden Treasures — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of «Hidden Treasures» takes place in Dongo from March 28 to December 19, with 15 appointments spread throughout the year (among the dates: March 28, April 25, May 31, and then from July to December). The tours, led by professional guides in Italian and English, accompany visitors to discover the Museum of the End of the War, the historic rooms of Palazzo Manzi — with the famous Golden Room — and the Franciscan Convent with its library. At the end of each visit, a zero-km aperitif with typical local products and traditional music is provided. Admission is free with mandatory reservation. The project is supported by the Lombardy Region as part of the «Lombardia Style» program.
Programme Hidden Treasures 2026
15 appointments, March 28 – December 19, 2026
- First dates: March 28, April 25, May 31, then from July to December
- Multilingual guided tours (Italian and English)
Tour locations
- Museum of the End of the War
- Palazzo Manzi and the Golden Room (neoclassicism)
- Franciscan Convent and library with ancient manuscripts
At the end of each visit, a zero-km aperitif with typical products and traditional music. Free admission with mandatory reservation.
Highlights Hidden Treasures 2026
Prices Hidden Treasures 2026
Practical information — Hidden Treasures
Where
Museum of the End of the War, Palazzo Manzi (Piazza Paracchini 6) and Franciscan Convent, Dongo (CO).
When
From March to December, 15 appointments. In 2026 from March 28 to December 19.
Admission
Free entry with mandatory reservation. Tours in Italian and English, with a zero-km aperitif at the end.
How to get there
Dongo is reachable by car along the SS340 Regina and, in season, by ferry on Lake Como.
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Where does it take place — Hidden Treasures
Museo della Fine della Guerra, Palazzo Manzi
Piazza Paracchini 6, 22014 Dongo