Torno, Lombardy
| Torno | |
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| Comune di Torno | |
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| Coordinates: 45°51′N 9°7′E / 45.85°N 9.117°ECoordinates: 45°51′N 9°7′E / 45.85°N 9.117°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Province of Como (CO) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giovanni Sala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Population (December 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,222 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Tornaschi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 22020 |
| Dialing code | 031 |
| Website | Official website |
Torno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 km north of Milan and about 5 km northeast of Como. As of December 2004[update], it had a population of 1,222 and an area of 7.8 km².[1]
Torno borders the following municipalities: Blevio, Carate Urio, Como, Faggeto Lario, Moltrasio, Tavernerio.
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[edit] Itinerary
Torno, one of the most picturesque villages perched on this lake shore , is the starting point for the itinerary to Piazzaga. Following the red arrows to the “strada regia” and the signs to Molina, Piazzaga/Massi avelli you will take the path along a mule track, along which you can find views on the lake, a Roman stone arch and a rich wildlife. You will then get to a stone bridge on a stream and by keeping your left you will head towards the “massi avelli”, erratic boulders where tombs have been graved. You then go ahead to Piazzaga, take a nice break and eat or drink some typical and traditional food In the Crotto Piazzaga[1] and enjoy the impressive view on the whole lake.Then slowly go to Montepiatto and visit the "Pietra pendula " and go back to Torno.
[edit] Villas of Torno
[edit] References
[edit] External links
http://www.lakecomo.it
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