Dongo is a small town lying on the North-Western shore of lake Como between Gravedona and mitchel Musso at the mouth of the river Albano. Milan 70 km, Como – 40 km in Dongo 27 April 1945 years Urbano Lazzaro and other guerrillas grabbed Benito Mussolini and the number of high-ranking Nazi officials while attempting to cross the Swiss border.

Today Dongo is a quiet coastal town, which has preserved a number of interesting attractions. So, you can see a magnificent Palazzo del Vescovo – Bishop's Palace, built in the 17th century by order of the Marquis of Cassoni. In 1854, the year it was purchased by the Bishop of Como, Carlo Romano, and half a century later, the Palace became the property of municipality. Shortly thereafter began the restoration of this Grand monument, for which funds were donated by many residents Dongo. Today in the Palazzo del Vescovo, has retained its original name, is the Municipal school of music "Alto Lario" and the international Academy piano.

From religious buildings Dongo is possible to note the parish Church of Santo Stefano, the Church of Santa Maria in Martinico and the sanctuary of Madonna delle lacrime sanctuary near the Franciscan monastery. And, of course, cannot be left without attention Palazzo place, which since 1937 has been headquartered municipality. Standing on the main square Dongo, overlooking the lake and the old harbour, it was built in the early 19th century to a noble family of Politi-Petazzi. Inside it is richly decorated with frescoes and stucco.