Many of the Lake Como and lake side towns had fortification and defensive positions depending on which feudal element was in charge at that time. Argegno was part of a defensive system, which extended as far as the ancient villa of Lenno and the Isola Comacina to repel their enemies. The centre of the village, as you may imagine is very old and certainly picturesque. The town is crossed by the Telo river (late winter) or stream (summer) and is divided into two parts, which are joined by an old stone bridge with a arch.

Many people visit the Sanctuary of Sant'Anna which was built in the seventeenth century and subsequently renovated. Inside this old church is stucco work and frescoes from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The Oratory of San Rocco in Pigra from the fifteenth century also contains frescoes from 1662 signed by S. Pozzi.Coveniently from Argegno it is possible to take a cable car up to Mt. Pigra (height: - 881 mts), which is actually a decent sized plateau on that enjoys spectacular views of the lake. From here, it is possible to trek to the Valle della Camoggia, part of the Argegno-Cima della Duaria conservation area.

Argegno has a population of approximately 700 people an covers about 5sqkm. Argegno relies on a number of small service industries and tourism to support its infrastructure. There are about 300 families and therefore like many small towns, many people know each other and their business!

The City Hall is located in Via Valle Intelvi 5 : Phone ++39 031-821120, fax ++39 031-821977