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Canelli

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Canelli

Canelli is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cassinasco, 30km from Castello di Barolo.

Canelli is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 8,805, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Canelli 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 Canelli to your route.

About Canelli

Canelli (Piedmontese: Canèj) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region of Piedmont. As of 31 January 2024 it has a population of 10,022 Canelli is located on a bend of the river Belbo in the Alto Monferrato (High Monferrat), close to the border with the Langhe. The area around the town

Read more is rich in vineyards. The area is believed to be the birthplace of the Italian sparkling wine Asti. The village's history of the wine is still evident today with the popular synonym of Muscat Canelli that is still used for the Moscato grape used to produce the wine. The neighbouring comuni are Bubbio, Calamandrana, Calosso, Cassinasco, Loazzolo, Moasca and San Marzano Oliveto in the province of Asti, and Santo Stefano Belbo in the province of Cuneo. On 22 June 2014, Canelli along with Asti Spumante was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Where is Canelli located?

Canelli is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.7208 latitude, 8.2928 longitude.

What is the population of Canelli?

Canelli has a population of approximately 8,805 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
8,805
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.7208, 8.2928

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 Canelli

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Langhe Vineyards

A UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Castello di Barolo

A medieval castle at the heart of the Langhe wine hills, home to a wine museum amid rolling UNESCO vineyards.

30 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Basilica di Superga

A baroque domed basilica on a hill above Turin offering panoramic Alpine views and the Savoy royal tombs.

58 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile (MAUTO)

Italy's national automobile museum in Turin with over 200 cars tracing the entire history of the automobile.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Canelli

  • 26 kmLanghe VineyardsA UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.

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 Canelli.

Cassinasco

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 248

San Marzano Oliveto

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 221

Calamandrana

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 815

Rocchetta Palafea

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 139

Moasca

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 127

Santo Stefano Belbo

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 2,899

Calosso

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 224

Loazzolo

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 35

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