Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy

Places to visit near Piuro

Piuro is a town in Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy, home to about 1,913 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 103 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 6 museums. The must-see places are Palazzo Vertemate Franchi (1 km), Collegiata di San Lorenzo (2 km) and Cima da Lägh (8 km).

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Piuro at a glance

Location
Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy
Population
about 1,913
Coordinates
46.3298° N, 9.4206° E
Places within 50 km
172 (172 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 Piuro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Piuro: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Piuro

164 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Piuro. The closest is Cima da Lägh (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Piuro

48 churches within 100 km of Piuro. The closest is Collegiata di San Lorenzo (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Piuro

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Piuro. The closest is Palazzo Vertemate Franchi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Piuro

9 museums within 100 km of Piuro. The closest is Palazzo Castelmur (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Piuro

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Piuro. The closest is Lago di Cama (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Piuro

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Piuro. The closest is Riserva Naturale Pian di Spagna e Lago di Mezzola (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Piuro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Piuro
  2. 2 km Collegiata di San Lorenzo · church, Sondrio
  3. 13 km Pizzo Groppera · viewpoint, Sondrio
  4. 8 km Cima da Lägh · viewpoint, Sondrio
  5. 8 km Chiesa Riformata di San Giovanni Battista · church, Maloja
  6. 9 km Palazzo Vertemate Franchi · heritage site, Sondrio
  7. 0 km Back to Piuro

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From travellers near Piuro

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How to reach Piuro

    All places near Piuro by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Piuro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints103164Cima da Lägh (8 km)
    Churches2548Collegiata di San Lorenzo (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2744Palazzo Vertemate Franchi (1 km)
    Museums69Palazzo Castelmur (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Lago di Cama (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Riserva Naturale Pian di Spagna e Lago di Mezzola (20 km)
    Treks12Colonè - San Lucio (46 km)
    Waterfalls12Il Fiumelatte (47 km)
    Beaches & coast11La Punta (23 km)
    Caves11Kulthöhle Zillis (42 km)
    Other attractions01Villa del Balbianello (55 km)
    Parks01Villa Favorita (63 km)

    Piuro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Piuro?

    Palazzo Vertemate Franchi (heritage site, about 1 km), Collegiata di San Lorenzo (church, about 2 km), Cima da Lägh (viewpoint, about 8 km), Chiesa Riformata di San Giovanni Battista (church, about 9 km), Pizzo Groppera (viewpoint, about 12 km), Pizzo della Forcola (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 103 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Piuro?

    Cima da Lägh, about 8 km by road; Pizzo Groppera (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Piuro?

    Collegiata di San Lorenzo, about 2 km by road; Chiesa Riformata di San Giovanni Battista (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Piuro?

    Palazzo Vertemate Franchi, about 1 km by road; Fortezza Castelmur (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Piuro?

    Start in Piuro, visit Collegiata di San Lorenzo, then Pizzo Groppera, then Cima da Lägh, then Chiesa Riformata di San Giovanni Battista, then Palazzo Vertemate Franchi, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Piuro?

    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 Piuro

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