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Lecco is a small town with ancient origins. Its economy used to be based on industry (iron manufacturers): its inhabitants have always exploited the streams that run down from the mountains above all for metalwork. Lecco is also famous for the places where Alessandro Manzoni lived and worked. Manzoni, poet and novelist, author of "The Betrothed", a historical novel, belonged to an old family of Lecco and spent part of his childhood here. Lecco is also famous for shopping, walks, enjoyment, music and culture
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