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Palagano

Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Europe

About Palagano

Palagano is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Montefiorino, 35km from Rocchetta Mattei.

Palagano is a town located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. With a population of 682, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Palagano 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 Palagano to your route.

About Palagano

Palagano (Frignanese: Palaghen) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Bologna and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Modena. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,455 and an area of 60.4 square

Read more kilometres (23.3 mi2). The municipality of Palagano contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Boccassuolo, Costrignano, Monchio, Savoniero, and Susano. Palagano borders the following municipalities: Frassinoro, Lama Mocogno, Montefiorino, Polinago, Prignano sulla Secchia, Riolunato, Toano.

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Where is Palagano located?

Palagano is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3215 latitude, 10.6466 longitude.

What is the population of Palagano?

Palagano has a population of approximately 682 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
682
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Emilia-Romagna
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.3215, 10.6466

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 Palagano

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museo Ferrari Maranello

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

29 km · about 35 min 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.

35 km · about 40 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

landmark

Museo Horacio Pagani

An exclusive visit to the Pagani factory and museum near Modena, where each hypercar is hand-assembled to perfection.

41 km · about 45 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.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Modena

An Emilian city of culinary excellence home to traditional balsamic vinegar, a Romanesque cathedral, and the Ferrari and Lamborghini factories.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Maserati Factory & Showroom

Visit Maserati's Modena headquarters in the heart of Italian Motor Valley where the trident-badged GT cars are hand-built.

42 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Museo Enzo Ferrari Modena

Birthplace museum of Enzo Ferrari housed under a dramatic yellow aluminum hood-shaped roof celebrating the man behind the legend.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Palagano

  • 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.
  • 55 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.
  • 77 kmSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
  • 78 kmCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
  • 78 kmAutostrada del SoleItaly's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.
  • 79 kmCinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.

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 Palagano.

Montefiorino

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 403

Frassinoro

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 598

Polinago

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 560

Lama

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 1,094

Toano

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 695

Riolunato

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 385

Montecreto

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 339

Pievepelago

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 939

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