landmark
Bergamo Città Alta
A walled hilltop old town of Venetian ramparts and stacked piazzas, reached by funicular above the modern lower city.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Ranica
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Ranica
Ranica is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Negrone, 38km from Passo della Presolana.
Ranica is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 5,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Negrone, about 4 km away.
Ranica (Bergamasque: Ranga or La Rànga or Laranga or Ràniga; Medieval Latin: Larianica) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Milan and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Bergamo. As of 31 December 2004, it had aRead more
population of 5,984 and an area of 4.2 square kilometres (1.6 mi2).
Ranica borders the following municipalities: Alzano Lombardo, Gorle, Ponteranica, Scanzorosciate, Torre Boldone, Villa di Serio. Part of Ranica's territory is part of Parco dei Colli di Bergamo.
The town contains the Church of the Santissimi Sette Fratelli Martiri.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ranica?
Within an hour or so of Ranica: Bergamo Città Alta (5 km), Monte Isola, Lake Iseo (29 km), Autodromo di Franciacorta (33 km), Autodromo Nazionale Monza (35 km).
Are there any good drives near Ranica?
The nearest famous roads are Passo della Presolana, Lake Como Shore Road and Passo del Vivione.
Where is Ranica?
Ranica is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Negrone.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,920
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.7233, 9.7134
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Ranica
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Monte Isola, Lake Iseo
Europe's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
29 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
Autodromo di Franciacorta
Modern circuit in Lombardy's sparkling-wine country, home to Italy's official Porsche Experience Center. Combines track drives with the vineyards of Franciacorta on your doorstep.
33 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The 'Temple of Speed': one of the oldest and fastest circuits in the world, hosting the Italian Grand Prix since 1922.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Monza Circuit Museum
Small museum inside the Monza park preserving the history of Italian Grand Prix racing with historic cars and memorabilia.
35 km · about 40 min drive
film location
Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Rush, Ferrari)
The Temple of Speed and its abandoned banking feature in Rush and Michael Mann's Ferrari; the park is open to walk and cycle.
36 km · about 40 min 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
Passo della Presolana
A busy resort pass under the pale walls of the Presolana massif, open all year and popular with motorcyclists.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Ranica
- 29 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
- 38 kmPasso della PresolanaA busy resort pass under the pale walls of the Presolana massif, open all year and popular with motorcyclists.
- 48 kmLake 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.
- 49 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 52 kmPasso del VivioneA narrow, little-trafficked pass through the Bergamo Alps, single-track in places and genuinely remote.
- 58 kmPasso di CrocedominiA high, bleak pass above the Val Camonica with open moorland at the top and very little traffic.
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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