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Balzo

The Marches, Italy · Europe

About Balzo

Balzo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Montemonaco, 48km from Campo Imperatore.

Balzo is a town located in The Marches, Italy. With a population of 123, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Balzo sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balzo to your route.

About Balzo

Montegallo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) south of Ancona and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Ascoli Piceno. Montegallo borders the following municipalities: Acquasanta Terme, Arquata del Tronto, Comunanza, Montemonaco,

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What are the best things to do in Balzo?

Balzo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Balzo located?

Balzo is located in The Marches, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 42.8420 latitude, 13.3323 longitude.

What is the population of Balzo?

Balzo has a population of approximately 123 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
123
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
The Marches
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
42.8420, 13.3323

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Balzo

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Castelluccio di Norcia

Hilltop hamlet at 1,452 m above the Piano Grande plateau, where lentil fields erupt into a patchwork bloom of red, blue and gold each June-July (La Fiorita). The drive up from Norcia across the karst plain is one of the Apennines' great reveals.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Norcia

A walled mountain town in Umbria celebrated as the birthplace of St. Benedict and as Italy's capital of black truffles.

20 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Caffè Meletti

Art-nouveau café of 1907 on Ascoli Piceno's travertine Piazza del Popolo, home of the anisetta liqueur the Meletti family still distils. Hemingway and Sartre drank here; order the anisetta 'con la mosca', with a coffee bean afloat.

20 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Campo Imperatore

A vast high-altitude plateau beneath the Gran Sasso peaks, an 'Little Tibet' drive in Abruzzo's national park.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Spoleto

An ancient Umbrian town famous for its towering Roman aqueduct bridge, the Ponte delle Torri, and its annual arts festival.

50 km · about 60 min drive

waterfall

Cascata delle Marmore

A 165-meter man-made waterfall created by the ancient Romans in 271 BC, now one of Italy's most impressive cascades.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Balzo

  • 48 kmCampo ImperatoreA vast high-altitude plateau beneath the Gran Sasso peaks, an 'Little Tibet' drive in Abruzzo's national park.
  • 78 kmPescara CircuitAt 25.8km the longest track ever to host a Formula One World Championship race, in 1957. The enormous triangle of Abruzzo public roads climbs from the Adriatic into the hills and back down a long coastal straight, all still drivable.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Balzo.

Montemonaco

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 229

Arquata del Tronto

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 97

Acquasanta Terme

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 579

Montefortino

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 444

Marsia

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 1,014

Palmiano

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 62

Venarotta

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 1,091

Comunanza

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 2,452

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