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Balsorano

Balsorano is a town in L'Aquila district, Abruzzo, Italy of about 3,705 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit: 22 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castello Piccolomini (Balsorano), Giardino Botanico "Loreto Grande" and Lago di Posta Fibreno.

41.8098° N, 13.5598° EPop. 3,705

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km66
Must-see253
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Balsorano

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:26 pm

117 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Balsorano
  2. Giardino Botanico "Loreto Grande"park · 45 min
  3. Basilica Santi Cesidio e Rufinochurch · 30 min
  4. Grotte di Collepardocave · 1 hrs
  5. Abbazia di Casamarichurch · 30 min
  6. Lago di Posta Fibrenolake · 45 min
  7. Back in Balsorano
Today’s loopBalsoranoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balsorano?

Castello Piccolomini (Balsorano) (heritage site, about 2 km), Giardino Botanico "Loreto Grande" (park, about 11 km), Lago di Posta Fibreno (lake, about 20 km), Abbazia di Casamari (church, about 21 km), Basilica Santi Cesidio e Rufino (church, about 21 km), Grotte di Collepardo (cave, about 21 km).

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

66 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Balsorano?

Castello Piccolomini (Balsorano), about 2 km by road; Castello Piccolomini (Ortucchio) (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Balsorano?

Abbazia di Casamari, about 21 km by road; Basilica Santi Cesidio e Rufino (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balsorano?

Start in Balsorano, visit Giardino Botanico "Loreto Grande", then Basilica Santi Cesidio e Rufino, then Grotte di Collepardo, then Abbazia di Casamari, then Lago di Posta Fibreno, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.