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Lake Orta
A lesser-known gem west of Lake Maggiore with the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and a tiny island monastery.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Piedmont, Italy · Europe
Biella sits on the route: 5 minutes from Vigliano Biellese, 38km from Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta.
Biella is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 43,030, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Biella 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 Biella to your route.
Biella (Italian: [ˈbjɛlla] ; Piedmontese: Biela; Latin: Bugella) is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Piedmont in northern Italy, the capital of the province of the same name. With a population of 43,356, it is the 12th-largest city in Piedmont. It is located about 80 kilometres (50 miles) northeast ofRead more
Turin and at about the same distance west-northwest of Milan.
It lies in the foothills of the Alps, in the Bo mountain range near Mt. Mucrone and Camino, an area rich in springs and lakes fed by the glaciers, the heart of the Biellese Alps irrigated by several mountain streams: the Elvo to the west of the town, the Oropa river and the Cervo to the east. Nearby natural and notable tourist attractions include the Zegna Viewpoint, the Bielmonte Ski Resort, Burcina Natural Reserve, and the moors to the south of town. The Sanctuary of Oropa is a site of religious pilgrimages. In 2003, the Sanctuary of Oropa Sacred Mountain of Oropa became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Biella is an important wool processing and textile centre. There is a small airport in the nearby comune of Cerrione.
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Biella is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.5630 latitude, 8.0580 longitude.
Biella has a population of approximately 43,030 people, making it a town in Italy.
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A lesser-known gem west of Lake Maggiore with the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and a tiny island monastery.
37 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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51 km · about 60 min drive
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