Torno, Lombardy

Torno
—  Comune  —
Comune di Torno
Santa Tecla Church
Torno
Location of Torno in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Province of Como (CO)
Government
 • Mayor Giovanni Sala
Area
 • Total 7.8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation 225 m (738 ft)
Population (December 2004)
 • Total 1,222
 • Density 156.7/km2 (405.8/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, 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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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.


Villas of Torno

Villa Plinianina

References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

External links

 http://www.lakecomo.it