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Scanno

Scanno is a town in L'Aquila district, Abruzzo, Italy of about 1,900 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lago di Scanno, Eremo di San Domenico and Castello Cantelmo.

41.9044° N, 13.8796° EPop. 1,900

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see252
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Scanno

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:50 pm

73 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 Scanno
  2. Castello Cantelmoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Graziechurch · 30 min
  4. Eremo di San Domenicochurch · 30 min
  5. Castel Mancinoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molisenational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Scanno
Today’s loopScannoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Scanno?

Lago di Scanno (lake, about 3 km), Eremo di San Domenico (church, about 8 km), Castello Cantelmo (heritage site, about 13 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie (church, about 13 km), National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise (national park, about 14 km), Giardino Botanico Gole del Sagittario (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

75 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Scanno?

Castello Cantelmo, about 13 km by road; Castello Normanno (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Scanno?

Eremo di San Domenico, about 8 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Scanno?

Start in Scanno, visit Castello Cantelmo, then Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie, then Eremo di San Domenico, then Castel Mancino, then National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.