Torno, Lombardy
Torno, Lombardy
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Torno Turnu (Lombard) | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di Torno | ||
View of Torno from the lake | ||
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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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