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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.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Piedmont, Italy · Europe
Pettenasco works well as a base: 5 minutes from Cesara, 47km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Pettenasco is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 1,133, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pettenasco 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 Pettenasco to your route.
Pettenasco is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Turin and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Novara. It lies on the eastern shore of Lake Orta.
As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,318 and an area ofRead more
7.1 square kilometres (2.7 mi2).
The municipality of Pettenasco contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Pratolungo, Crabbia, and Poggio Luneglio. A daily ferry service connects Pettenasco with Omegna and towns and villages around the lake.
Pettenasco borders the following municipalities: Armeno, Miasino, Omegna and Orta San Giulio.
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Pettenasco is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8166 latitude, 8.4070 longitude.
Pettenasco has a population of approximately 1,133 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.
2 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
12 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
30 km · about 35 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.
41 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.
47 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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