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Dego

Liguria, Italy · Europe

About Dego

Dego sits on the route: 10 minutes from Piana Crixia, 34km from Castello di Barolo.

Dego is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 1,131, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dego 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 Dego to your route.

About Dego

The Battle of Dego took place on September 21, 1794, in present-day Italy, during the War of the First Coalition. The battle was fought between French and Austrian armies resulting in a French victory. The battle is notable for being described in Napoleon's correspondence, as he was present at the battle. The Austrian

Read more army attempted to seize Savona, but were checked by the French at Dego. The French plan of battle was drawn up by General of Artillery Napoleon Bonaparte. The commander-in-chief of the French forces, Pierre Jadart Dumerbion, reported the victory to the French government, writing of Bonaparte's involvement, "It is to the ability of the General of Artillery that I owe the clever combinations which have secured our success." The French did not follow up on this success, due to the grand strategy of the French government for a defensive war.

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Where is Dego located?

Dego is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.4445 latitude, 8.3076 longitude.

What is the population of Dego?

Dego has a population of approximately 1,131 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,131
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Liguria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.4445, 8.3076

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 Dego

5 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Finale Ligure

A sandy-bayed Riviera resort backed by limestone crags beloved of climbers and mountain bikers.

31 km · about 35 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Aquarium of Genoa

Italy's largest and Europe's second-largest aquarium in the old port of Genoa with over 70 tanks.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Genoa Old Port (Porto Antico)

Italy's grand maritime city offers a Renzo Piano-revamped harbour, big aquarium and a UNESCO palace quarter.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Dego

  • 31 kmLanghe VineyardsA UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
  • 71 kmCol de Tende Road TunnelOpened in 1882 under the Col de Tende on the France–Italy border, this 3.2 km bore is among the world's oldest long road tunnels; above it snakes a famous ladder of 48 old hairpins.

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 Dego.

Piana Crixia

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 816

Molino-Pera

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 230

Cairo Montenotte

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 8,925

Giusvalla

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 98

Merana

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 73

Pareto

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 126

Mioglia

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 282

Carcare

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 5,537

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