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Bergamo Città Alta
A walled hilltop old town of Venetian ramparts and stacked piazzas, reached by funicular above the modern lower city.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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San Paolo d'Argon
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About San Paolo d'Argon
San Paolo d'Argon is worth a stop: 35km from Passo della Presolana.
San Paolo d'Argon is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 4,800 people. You drive on the right here.
San Paolo d'Argon (Bergamasque: San Pól d'Àrgon) is a comune (municipality) of 5,721 inhabitants in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Milan and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) east of Bergamo. The commune is located at the beginning of the CavallinaRead more
Valley and it's crossed by two main roads: the Strada Statale 42 del Tonale e della Mendola and the Provincial Road 91 to the Lake Iseo.
It is home to a large Cluniac monastery, founded in 1079. It was restored in the 16th century, as shown by the perfectly geometrical Renaissance cloisters (1500 and 1532). In the former refectory there are frescoes (1624) by Giovanni Battista Lorenzetti. The annexed church, dedicated to the Conversion of Saint Paul, was rebuilt between 1684 and 1690 on an ancient romanesque one and represents one of the most impressive examples of Baroque architecture in Bergamo. Its white façade in local marble dates back to 1690. The single wide nave's vault is completely decorated with frescoes by Giulio Quaglio (1712–13). Three little chapels open up on the two sides of the nave. Other artworks include canvasses by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, Sebastiano Ricci and Antonio Balestra. The bell tower was rebuilt in 1738 as reported on its eastern side too.
Until the early 20th century, the town was known as Buzzone, while the name "San Paolo d'Argon" designed the monastic complex. From 1929 to 1948 San Paolo d'Argon was united with the neighbouring villages of Cenate Sotto and Cenate Sopra forming a single commune called Cenate d'Argon.
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What is there to see near San Paolo d'Argon?
Within an hour or so of San Paolo d'Argon: Bergamo Città Alta (11 km), Monte Isola, Lake Iseo (22 km), Autodromo di Franciacorta (25 km), Passo della Presolana (35 km).
Are there any good drives near San Paolo d'Argon?
The nearest famous roads are Passo della Presolana, Passo del Vivione and Passo di Crocedomini.
Where is San Paolo d'Argon?
San Paolo d'Argon is in Lombardy, Italy.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,757
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.6884, 9.8023
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 San Paolo d'Argon
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.
22 km · about 25 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.
25 km · about 30 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Museo Mille Miglia
Museum dedicated to Italy's legendary thousand-mile open-road endurance race housed in a medieval monastery.
40 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 50 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.
41 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near San Paolo d'Argon
- 22 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
- 35 kmPasso della PresolanaA busy resort pass under the pale walls of the Presolana massif, open all year and popular with motorcyclists.
- 50 kmPasso del VivioneA narrow, little-trafficked pass through the Bergamo Alps, single-track in places and genuinely remote.
- 53 kmPasso di CrocedominiA high, bleak pass above the Val Camonica with open moorland at the top and very little traffic.
- 55 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.
- 56 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
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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