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Boca

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Boca

Boca works well as a base: 5 minutes from Cureggio, 55km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).

Boca is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 776, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Boca 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 Boca to your route.

About Boca

Boca (Piedmontese: Bòca, Lombard: Boca) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northeast of Turin and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Novara. Boca borders the following municipalities: Cavallirio, Cureggio, Grignasco, Maggiora,

Read more Prato Sesia, and Valduggia.

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Where is Boca located?

Boca is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.6790 latitude, 8.4087 longitude.

What is the population of Boca?

Boca has a population of approximately 776 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
776
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.6790, 8.4087

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 Boca

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Lake Orta

A lesser-known gem west of Lake Maggiore with the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and a tiny island monastery.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta

A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Stresa

An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.

25 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Stresa & Borromean Islands

An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Isola Bella

A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Morcote

Former fishing village stacked against the hillside at Lake Lugano's southern tip: arcaded lanes, palm-lined quays and the 400-step climb to Santa Maria del Sasso; voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Lugano (Swiss side)

A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Boca

  • Right hereSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
  • 25 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 56 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 59 kmGornergratA 3,089-metre viewpoint above Zermatt reached by Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, with 29 peaks over 4,000 metres in view.
  • 64 kmZermatt & The MatterhornA car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.
  • 70 kmSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.

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 Boca.

Maggiora

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 1,655

Cavallirio

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 1,115

Cureggio

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,630

Prato Sesia

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,578

Borgomanero

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 20,430

Grignasco

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 3,967

Romagnano Sesia

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 3,596

Gargallo

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,869

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