scenic viewpoint
Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta
A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Romagnano Sesia
Piedmont, Italy · Europe
About Romagnano Sesia
Romagnano Sesia works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ghemme, 18km from Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta.
Romagnano Sesia is in Piedmont, Italy, with about 3,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ghemme, about 5 km away.
Romagnano Sesia is a town and comune (municipality) of about 4,000 inhabitants in the Province of Novara in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Novara.
Romagnano Sesia borders the following municipalities: Cavallirio,Read more
Fontaneto d'Agogna, Gattinara, Ghemme, Prato Sesia, and Serravalle Sesia.
Sights include the so-called "Cantina dei Santi" (Saints' cellar), which is a room which is the only remaining evidence of the ancient, powerful Benedictine monastery of S. Silano. The Cantina is completely painted with frescos dating back to the 15th century (Biblical story of David and King Saul).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Romagnano Sesia?
Within an hour or so of Romagnano Sesia: Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta (18 km), Lake Orta (19 km), Stresa (30 km), Stresa & Borromean Islands (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Romagnano Sesia?
The nearest famous roads are Simplon Pass, Lake Como Shore Road and Nufenen Pass.
Where is Romagnano Sesia?
Romagnano Sesia is in Piedmont, Italy, about 5 km from Ghemme.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,596
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Piedmont
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.6328, 8.3870
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 Romagnano Sesia
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Stresa
An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Stresa & Borromean Islands
An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Isola Bella
A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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MV Agusta Museum
A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
37 km · about 40 min drive
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Museo Storico Alfa Romeo
Beautifully restored museum chronicling Alfa Romeo's racing glory and design mastery across three themed floors at the historic Arese factory.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Morcote
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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Romagnano Sesia
- 18 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
- 30 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 59 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 61 kmGornergratA 3,089-metre viewpoint above Zermatt reached by Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, with 29 peaks over 4,000 metres in view.
- 66 kmZermatt & The MatterhornA car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.
- 74 kmSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.
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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