Distretto di Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland

Places to visit near Agno

Agno is a town in Distretto di Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland, home to about 3,639 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 82 churches, 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage and 21 museums. The must-see places are Santa Maria Juvenia (2 km), Castello di San Giorgio (2 km) and Chiesa di Sant'Ilario (3 km).

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Agno, Ticino
Agno, Distretto di Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Agno at a glance

Location
Distretto di Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland
Population
about 3,639
Coordinates
45.9986° N, 8.9003° E
Places within 50 km
244 (244 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Agno

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Agno: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Agno

87 churches within 100 km of Agno. The closest is Santa Maria Juvenia (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Agno

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Agno. The closest is Monte Sighignola (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Agno

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Agno. The closest is Castello di San Giorgio (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Agno

22 museums within 100 km of Agno. The closest is Museo Delle Culture (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Agno

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Agno. The closest is Riserva Naturale Valsolda (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Agno

7 parks within 100 km of Agno. The closest is Zoo al Maglio (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Agno

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Agno
  2. 2 km Santa Maria Juvenia · church, Distretto di Lugano
  3. 2 km Zoo al Maglio · park, Distretto di Lugano
  4. 1 km Castello di San Giorgio · heritage site, Distretto di Lugano
  5. 4 km Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Abbondio · church, Distretto di Lugano
  6. 5 km Chiesa di Sant'Ilario · church, Distretto di Lugano
  7. 3 km Back to Agno

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    Within 15 km of Agno

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Agno by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8287Santa Maria Juvenia (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6467Monte Sighignola (10 km)
    Forts & heritage4651Castello di San Giorgio (2 km)
    Museums2122Museo Delle Culture (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1011Riserva Naturale Valsolda (18 km)
    Parks77Zoo al Maglio (3 km)
    Waterfalls55Waterfall of Valganna (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Diga Lago Delio Nord (18 km)
    Other attractions33Villa del Balbianello (30 km)
    Treks11Colonè - San Lucio (22 km)
    Caves11Buco del Piombo (38 km)
    Beaches & coast01La Punta (52 km)

    Agno: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Agno?

    Santa Maria Juvenia (church, about 2 km), Castello di San Giorgio (heritage site, about 2 km), Chiesa di Sant'Ilario (church, about 3 km), Zoo al Maglio (park, about 3 km), Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Abbondio (church, about 3 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria del Rosario (church, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Agno?

    244 places on Spotwander: 82 churches, 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 21 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Agno?

    Santa Maria Juvenia, about 2 km by road; Chiesa di Sant'Ilario (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Agno?

    Monte Sighignola, about 10 km by road; Monte Sette Termini (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Agno?

    Castello di San Giorgio, about 2 km by road; Villa Negroni (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Agno?

    Start in Agno, visit Santa Maria Juvenia, then Zoo al Maglio, then Castello di San Giorgio, then Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Abbondio, then Chiesa di Sant'Ilario, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Agno?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Agno

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Agno’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Agno on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.