Laghetto is a

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of the

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. Laghetto is a new name designed to combine many places, such as Borgonuovo, Fiumarga, La Cà and Corte, in a single village, the name officially appearing in 1770. In 1760 began the migration of some families who lived in Olgiasca following a tax dispute with the Austrian. Sights include the church of Saint Fidelis of Como.

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*Giovanni Del Tredici, Elena Fattarelli, ''Colico e il Monte Legnone – Sentieri e Storia'', CAI Colico, 2007 Frazioni of the Province of Lecco Colico {{Italy-geo-stub it:Colico#Laghetto

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