Villatico

Villatico
Frazione
Country  Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Province of Lecco
Comune Colico
Demonym(s)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 23823
Dialing code 0341
Patron saint Bernardino of Siena
Saint day 2 October

Villatico is a frazione of the comune of Colico, Lombardy, northern Italy.

Documents dating from 1239 prove the existence of a mill located in Villatico. After a flood in 1496 destroyed the town of St. George (now Colico Piano), Villatico became the largest town in the Colico area. Meanwhile, devotion for St. Bernardino of Siena, known for curing the plague victims. In the 18th century, after the plague ended, the first harbor built in the town and Colico Piano became increasingly important.

Sights include the church of San Bernardino of Siena.

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