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The War Memorial,  Gloria  by Arturo Stagliano, in Piazza della Vittoria. Inaugurated on November 4, 1931 in Treviso.
This striking low-angle shot captures the neoclassical majesty of Ancona’s War Memorial, designed by Guido Cirilli and inaugurated in 1932. THE INSCRIPTION -  The photo highlights Giacomo Leopardi's touching dedication, "Voi ch'offriste il petto" (You who offered your chest), honoring those who fell during World War I. THE MATERIAL -  The structure is built from Istrian stone, a durable limestone from across the Adriatic known for its brilliant white sheen and resistance to the salty sea air. HISTORICAL FACT -  To satisfy the regime without compromising his vision, Cirilli tucked the required fasces into a graceful floral pattern. This subtle placement kept the iconography in the background, preserving the purity of the monument’s original meaning.
COMPOSITION -  The perspective emphasizes the austerity of the Doric order, contrasting the ivory stone against the deep blue sky to evoke a sense of timelessness and solemnity.
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Primaluna

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Primaluna

Primaluna works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pasturo, 14km from Lake Como.

Primaluna is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 2,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pasturo, about 4 km away.

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What is there to see near Primaluna?

Within an hour or so of Primaluna: Moto Guzzi Museum (12 km), Varenna (12 km), Bellagio (14 km), Lake Como (14 km).

Are there any good drives near Primaluna?

The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, Maloja Pass and Passo della Presolana.

Where is Primaluna?

Primaluna is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Pasturo.

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Quick Information

Population
2,124
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.9838, 9.4376

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 Primaluna

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Moto Guzzi Museum

The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Varenna

A tranquil fishing village on Lake Como's eastern shore with romantic lakeside walkways and the terraced Villa Monastero gardens.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Bellagio

The pearl of Lake Como, set on a promontory where the lake's two southern arms divide, lined with grand villas and gardens.

14 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Como

Italy's most glamorous lake surrounded by Alps, dotted with elegant villas, gardens, and charming lakeside villages.

14 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Lake Como Shore Road

A winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Villa Carlotta

A grand 18th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como famous for its botanical gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons, and Canova sculptures.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Villa del Balbianello

A stunning 18th-century lakeside villa on a wooded promontory of Lake Como, famous as a film location for Star Wars and James Bond.

18 km · about 20 min drive

film location

Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como (Casino Royale)

Bond convalesces in the terraced gardens of this lakeside villa in Casino Royale; it also appeared in Star Wars Episode II.

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Primaluna

8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.

  • Right hereLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
  • 32 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 50 kmMaloja PassUnique among Alpine passes for having hairpins on only one side, dropping dramatically from the Engadin plateau into the Val Bregaglia toward Italy.
  • 51 kmPasso della PresolanaA busy resort pass under the pale walls of the Presolana massif, open all year and popular with motorcyclists.
  • 58 kmSplügen PassA narrow, dramatic pass straddling the Swiss-Italian border with tight tunnels carved into rock and vertiginous drops into the Cardinell Gorge.
  • 58 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.

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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