Antiquarium Luigi Belloni e Mariuccia Zecchinelli
Archaeological museum in the former Hospitalis de Stabio at Ossuccio, with finds from the Isola Comacina and the surrounding area; the starting point for visiting the island.
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About the museum
The Antiquarium occupies the complex of the Hospitalis de Stabio at Ossuccio, an ancient shelter for the poor and for pilgrims, attested since at least the 12th century. Its management was linked to the Giovio family, and official recognition came in 1496 under Pope Alexander VI. The building has been restored to host educational activities and conferences, while preserving original architectural features.
The collection is named after the architect Luigi Belloni (Milan 1927 – Gravedona 2004), who for over forty years gathered finds and testimonies from the area, and after his wife, Mariuccia Zecchinelli, a passionate local historian and director of the Civici Musei di Como.
The rooms display architectural fragments, Roman and early Christian inscriptions, remains of frescoes and over two hundred everyday objects from the Isola Comacina and the Ossuccio area. Educational panels trace the long history of the island, from Roman colonnades to traces of early Christian settlements. The Antiquarium is also the point from which visits to the island’s archaeological park are organised.
Highlights
- Finds from the Isola Comacina and the Ossuccio area
- Architectural fragments and Roman and early Christian inscriptions
- Remains of frescoes and over 200 everyday objects
- Housed in the former Hospitalis de Stabio, an ancient pilgrims’ shelter
- Educational panels on the history of the island
- Combined ticket with the archaeological park of the Isola Comacina
Permanent exhibition
- Raccolta archeologica dell'Isola Comacina e di Ossuccio – Architectural fragments, Roman and early Christian inscriptions, remains of frescoes and everyday objects from the area.
- Operated by
- Comune di Tremezzina
- Visitors per year
- approx. 13,008
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2People over 65, groups of at least 10 people, agreements |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 26 (student rate). |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €2Ages 6 to 26. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2 per personGroups of at least 10 people (reduced rate); school groups of at least 20 students €2. |
| Families | €52 adults and 2 children (6–18 years). |
| Combined ticket Antiquarium + archaeological park of the Isola Comacina (full price) | €6Reduced €5, students €4, school groups €3, family €15; purchase at the museum. |
| Archaeological and natural park of the Isola Comacina only (full price) | €4Reduced, students and school groups €3; automatic ticket machine on the island, card payment only. |
Free admission also for children aged 0 to 5 and for teachers and guides resident in Tremezzina. Anyone entering the area without a ticket is subject to penalties.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
To reach the Isola Comacina, there is a scheduled lake boat service on Lake Como and private taxi boats.
The museum is in Ossuccio, a hamlet of Tremezzina, in Via Somalvico.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Reception with bookshop and multimedia spaces.
Events & venue rental
The complex has been restored for conferences and educational activities.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The Antiquarium is the starting point for visiting the Isola Comacina, which can be reached by boat (scheduled service of Navigazione Laghi and private taxi boats). |
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