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Torno, Lombardy


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Torno
Turnu  (Lombard)

Comune

Comune di Torno

View of Torno from the lake
View of Torno from the lake



Coat of arms of Torno
Coat of arms



Torno is located in Italy

Torno

Torno



Location of Torno in Italy



Coordinates: 45°51′N 9°7′E / 45.850°N 9.117°E / 45.850; 9.117
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Province
Como (CO)
Government
 • Mayor
Giovanni Sala
Area
 • Total
7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi)
Elevation

225 m (738 ft)
Population (2013)
 • Total
1,180
 • Density
150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Demonym(s)
Tornaschi
Time zone
UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)
UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22020
Dialing code
031
Website
Official website

Torno (Comasco: Turnu [ˈtuːrnu]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Milan and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Como.


Torno borders the following municipalities: Blevio, Carate Urio, Como, Faggeto Lario, Moltrasio, Tavernerio.



Main sights[edit]


Sights include:


  • the Romanesque parish church of St. Tecla. It features a large Gothic rose window, and a portal dating from 1480.

  • 14th century church San Giovanni Battista del Chiodo. The Romanesque bell tower (12th century) has a Renaissance marble portal with numerous friezes, sculptures and statues, attributed to the Rodari brothers.

  • Villa Plinianina

  • Villa Pliniana

  • sanctuary of St. Elizabeth, in the frazione of Montepiatto, at 600 metres (2,000 ft)


References[edit]





External links[edit]


  • Official website











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