Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Places to visit near Cento

Cento is a town in Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, home to about 18,191 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 22 museums and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Oratorio della Crocetta (1 km), Castello della Giovannina (2 km) and Porta Cento (3 km).

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Cento, Emilia-Romagna
Cento, Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cento at a glance

Location
Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Population
about 18,191
Coordinates
44.7310° N, 11.2872° E
Places within 50 km
91 (91 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cento

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Forts & heritage near Cento

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cento. The closest is Castello della Giovannina (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cento

70 churches within 100 km of Cento. The closest is Oratorio della Crocetta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cento

35 museums within 100 km of Cento. The closest is Casa Frabboni Museo della Città (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cento

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cento. The closest is Monte Adone (54 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cento

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cento. The closest is Orto Botanico (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Cento

8 parks within 100 km of Cento. The closest is Prati di Caprara (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Cento

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cento
  2. 1 km Oratorio della Crocetta · church, Ferrara
  3. 2 km Castello della Giovannina · heritage site, Bologna
  4. 5 km Porta Cento · heritage site, Bologna
  5. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Chiara e Convento Delle Clarisse · church, Bologna
  6. 1 km Porta Ferrara · heritage site, Bologna
  7. 3 km Back to Cento

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How to reach Cento

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cento by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2978Castello della Giovannina (2 km)
    Churches2670Oratorio della Crocetta (1 km)
    Museums2235Casa Frabboni Museo della Città (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints021Monte Adone (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316Orto Botanico (36 km)
    Parks88Prati di Caprara (32 km)
    Other attractions25Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastero del Corpus Domini (36 km)

    Cento: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cento?

    Oratorio della Crocetta (church, about 1 km), Castello della Giovannina (heritage site, about 2 km), Porta Cento (heritage site, about 3 km), Porta Ferrara (heritage site, about 3 km), Chiesa di Santa Chiara e Convento Delle Clarisse (church, about 3 km), Porta Bologna (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 22 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cento?

    Castello della Giovannina, about 2 km by road; Porta Cento (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cento?

    Oratorio della Crocetta, about 1 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Chiara e Convento Delle Clarisse (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cento?

    Casa Frabboni Museo della Città, about 12 km by road; Museo Ferruccio Lamborghini (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cento?

    Start in Cento, visit Oratorio della Crocetta, then Castello della Giovannina, then Porta Cento, then Chiesa di Santa Chiara e Convento Delle Clarisse, then Porta Ferrara, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cento?

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

    Towns near Cento

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