Imperial Maccagno

The imperial past of Maccagno

Imperial Maccagno is an event that unveils one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca, a municipality on Lake Maggiore, in the province of Varese. Maccagno boasts an extraordinary past: the imperial privilege that, according to tradition, allowed it to mint its own currency, thanks to a concession linked to the figure of Emperor Otto I.

Guided tours from the Parisi Valle Civic Museum

The heart of the initiative is the guided tours that start from the Civico Museo Parisi Valle, the important art museum overlooking the lake. Leading the visitors are students from the tourism program at Isis Città di Luino-Carlo Volonté, who accompany groups to discover the castle, the treasures of the imperial mint, and the legends of the village, as well as the historic villas and parks along the lakefront.

History and legend intertwined

The tour is a journey between documented history and legendary tales, where the charm of the Middle Ages blends with the suggestions of the lake. Maccagno thus emerges not as a simple lakeside village, but as a place with a surprising past, capable of astonishing those who do not know its ancient prerogatives.

An event for the territory

Organized by the Pro Loco Maccagno - Lago Maggiore, Imperial Maccagno is a free event that enhances the historical and cultural heritage of the town, involving young people as protagonists of the narrative. A precious opportunity to discover the roots of this corner of the province of Varese, between the waters of Lake Maggiore and the peaks of Val Veddasca.