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Cantù

Cantù is a town in Como district, Lombardy, Italy of about 37,273 people. Within 50 km by road there are 259 places to visit: 96 churches, 70 forts & heritage and 35 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Oasi Bassone, Castello di Carimate and Castello Durini.

45.7410° N, 9.1308° EPop. 37,273

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Within 30 km145 places
Within 50 km259
Must-see259
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cantù

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

44 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 Cantù
  2. Castello Duriniheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Basilica di San Carpoforochurch · 30 min
  4. Oasi Bassonenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Castello di Carimateheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Oratorio di Mocchirolochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Cantù
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cantù?

Oasi Bassone (nature spot, about 5 km), Castello di Carimate (heritage site, about 5 km), Castello Durini (heritage site, about 7 km), Basilica di San Carpoforo (church, about 8 km), Castello del Baradello (heritage site, about 9 km), Oratorio di Mocchirolo (church, about 9 km).

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

259 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 70 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 museums, 16 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Cantù?

Basilica di San Carpoforo, about 8 km by road; Oratorio di Mocchirolo (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Cantù?

Castello di Carimate, about 5 km by road; Castello Durini (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cantù?

Start in Cantù, visit Castello Durini, then Basilica di San Carpoforo, then Oasi Bassone, then Castello di Carimate, then Oratorio di Mocchirolo, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.