Ossuccio offers the visitors one of the most romantic views of the lake, reclining as it does on the bank while its church bell towers are reflected in the waters: the very famous sail-shaped bell tower of S.Giacomo and the Gothic bell tower of S.Maria Maddalena. The narrow cobbled streets open out into the charming wider areas between the ancient stone houses or into unexpected openings to the lake.
Opposite, the mysterious and very green Isola Comacina, a strongbox that still remains virtually unexplored, dating back to the turbulent and adventurous medieval times. It is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites of Lombardy. Just above the inhabited part of Ossuccio one enters the long 17th century avenue that climbs in large steps up to the Sanctuary of Beata Vergine del Soccorso Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, with its 14 votive chapels and more than 200 full size terracotta statues. By climbing still higher, after 2-hour walk, one reaches the Monastery of S.Benedetto in Val Perlana, a jewel of romantic art.