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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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Piedmont, Italy · Europe
Briona is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Sillavengo, 29km from Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta.
Briona is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 1,018, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Briona 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 Briona to your route.
Briona is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Novara. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,196 and an area of 24.7 square kilometres (9.5 mi2).
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of Briona contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Bernardino and Proh, where is located a Renaissance castle.
Briona borders the following municipalities: Barengo, Caltignaga, Carpignano Sesia, Casaleggio Novara, Castellazzo Novarese, Fara Novarese, Momo, San Pietro Mosezzo, and Sillavengo.
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Briona is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.5425 latitude, 8.4797 longitude.
Briona has a population of approximately 1,018 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
38 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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Beautifully restored museum chronicling Alfa Romeo's racing glory and design mastery across three themed floors at the historic Arese factory.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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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.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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