Brienno is a village perched on the shores of Lake Como, preserved in its timeless beauty. Off the most popular tourist routes, Brienno offers charming glimpses of stone stairways and narrow alleys. What is there to see in Brienno? Brienno lies on the western shore of Lake Como, embraced by Mount Briante and Mount San Bernardo. On one side, the harshness of rock and mountain; on the other, the soft, rippling surface of the water. Brienno’s houses face directly onto the lake, almost suspended. Across the water, like lovers sharing a window, lies the village of Nesso with its famous gorge. Brienno is little known—even among locals. I myself discovered…