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Piazza

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Piazza

Piazza is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Briaglia, 27km from Castello di Barolo.

Piazza is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 1,489, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Piazza 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 Piazza to your route.

About Piazza

The Church of Saint Francis Xavier (Italian: Chiesa di San Francesco Saverio), also known as la Missione, is a Roman Catholic church building in Mondovì, province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy. Dedicated to saint Francis Xavier, it is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mondovì. This building was designed by the

Read more Fossanese architect Giovenale Boetto, with the façade in sandstone. Andrea Pozzo designed the external balcony, which helps to overcome the difference in height of the square. The church has a single nave and is richly decorated inside. The sculptural and pictorial decorations often blend together. The interior pictorial decoration, such as the faux gilding, faux bronze statues, and marble-painted columns, are also work of Andrea Pozzo.

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What are the best things to do in Piazza?

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Where is Piazza located?

Piazza is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3860 latitude, 7.8316 longitude.

What is the population of Piazza?

Piazza has a population of approximately 1,489 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,489
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.3860, 7.8316

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 Piazza

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Langhe Vineyards

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

29 km · about 35 min drive

tunnel

Col de Tende Road Tunnel

Opened 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Finale Ligure

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

47 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Turini

Famous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally

58 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Col de Turini Viewpoint

A legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Piazza

  • 29 kmLanghe VineyardsA UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
  • 39 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.
  • 58 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
  • 58 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
  • 60 kmCol de la LombardeA high Franco-Italian border pass at 2350m in the Maritime Alps, with sweeping hairpins and a rarely crowded road offering solitude at altitude.
  • 64 kmSanremoThe 'City of Flowers' on the Riviera di Ponente, with belle-époque casino, palm promenade and a famous song festival.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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