Its foundation is as old as that of Cannobio and dates back to the colonization of Imperial Rome; at the time the residents were occupied in sheep farming and mountain farming.

It is also called “The balcony on the lake”: due to its elevated position it offers a splendid view of the village of Cannobio, of Lake Maggiore and of the Canton of Ticino with its mountains.

Walking through the streets of this village is particularly pleasant, because once reached, you can access it only on foot and you can find an atmosphere unchanged over time; it is like making a journey in the past centuries, discovering step by step realities established over the centuries.