Located on the right bank of the Adda, Mantello is a small town in the lower Valtellina in the province of Sondrio. The town rises 211 meters above sea level, while the highest point of its territory reaches an altitude of about 1400 meters. Thanks to its favourable location, the country boasts a mild climate and lush vegetation, and is an excellent starting point for visiting other countries Valtellinesi, the nearby Lake Como or to walk the beautiful Cech Coast.

Belonging to the Mountain Community of Morbegno, Mantello has 756 inhabitants and its territorial development is very small, being equal to only 3,69 sq km. Despite this, the country has an ancient and fascinating history. In fact, at its village stood one of the two bridges that formerly allowed the Adda to pass. In addition, some documents relating to the sale of land testify to the existence of the country as early as 864. A feature that makes Mantello immediately recognizable is the location of its parish church, which rises outside the town center and near the municipal cemetery. The sacred building was initially named after San Gregorio and San Colombano, an Irish monk who spent many years in Valtellina, but the inhabitants of Mantello indicated it for many years as the church of San Marco because of the solemn celebrations that were held in memory of the saint, so today it is also dedicated to the Evangelist.

Mantello was also the residence of the noble families of the Sannazzaro and the Pusterla. The name of the latter is also that of a hamlet of the country and their home is an interesting stone construction that differs from the style of pedimontane houses.

Going along the Cech Coast, Mantello is the second municipality that is encountered, after Dubino. The route winds through various types of track and crosses vineyards, chestnut fields, deciduous forests and a large number of very small rural nuclei, rich in churches and other buildings religious. Mantello, therefore, is the ideal place to face this suggestive excursion, which also allows you to get in touch with the other beautiful villages in the area.