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Gaggio Montano

Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Europe

About Gaggio Montano

Gaggio Montano is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Porretta Terme, 10km from Rocchetta Mattei.

Gaggio Montano is a town located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. With a population of 1,407, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gaggio Montano 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 Gaggio Montano to your route.

About Gaggio Montano

Gaggio Montano (Bolognese: Gâg) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Bologna in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. It is located in the Bolognese Apennines, about 45 kilometres (28 mi) south-west of Bologna. The historical centre developed around the Sasso di Rocca, an ophiolitic rock outcrop

Read more overlooking the Silla and Reno valleys. The town's best-known landmark is the Lighthouse of the Fallen of the Mountains, built on the summit of the rock in 1952 as a war memorial. Gaggio Montano borders the following municipalities: Castel d'Aiano, Castel di Casio, Grizzana Morandi, Lizzano in Belvedere, Montese, Alto Reno Terme and Vergato.

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Where is Gaggio Montano located?

Gaggio Montano is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.1958 latitude, 10.9352 longitude.

What is the population of Gaggio Montano?

Gaggio Montano has a population of approximately 1,407 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,407
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Emilia-Romagna
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.1958, 10.9352

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 Gaggio Montano

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Rocchetta Mattei

Fever-dream castle in the Bologna Apennines mixing Moorish courtyards, onion domes and neo-Gothic halls, built by the eccentric healer Count Cesare Mattei from 1850. Reopened after decades of decay; book weekend tours ahead.

10 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Passo della Futa

A flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.

28 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Museo Ferrari Maranello

The heart of the Prancing Horse empire featuring iconic Formula 1 cars, road legends, and interactive racing simulators.

38 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Devil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)

A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.

39 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Mugello Circuit

Ferrari-owned circuit in a green Tuscan valley, host of the Italian MotoGP. Its 1.1 km start straight and fast sweepers make it one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Pagani Automobili Factory Tour

Exclusive guided tours of the atelier where Pagani Zonda and Huayra hypercars are hand-assembled like works of art.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Bologna

Italy's gastronomic capital, a lively university city with medieval porticoes, leaning towers, and the world's oldest university.

46 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Ducati Museum

Interactive museum at Ducati's Bologna factory showcasing legendary Italian motorcycles and MotoGP racing heritage.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Gaggio Montano

  • 28 kmPasso della FutaA flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.
  • 39 kmDevil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.
  • 54 kmAutostrada del SoleItaly's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.
  • 55 kmPiazzale MichelangeloA panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

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 Gaggio Montano.

Porretta Terme

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 3,632

Lizzano in Belvedere

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 575

Berzantina

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,315

Montese

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 1,357

Ponte della Venturina

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 1,450

Castel di Casio

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 198

Castel d'Aiano

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 581

Molino del Pallone

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 119

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