Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Places to visit near Vernasca

Vernasca is a town in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, home to about 513 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 16 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 museums. The must-see places are Lago di Mignano (5 km), Montechino Castle (14 km) and Palazzo Dei Congressi (Salsomaggiore Terme) (15 km).

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Vernasca, Emilia-Romagna
Vernasca, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vernasca at a glance

Location
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Population
about 513
Coordinates
44.7987° N, 9.8305° E
Places within 50 km
62 (62 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 Vernasca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vernasca: 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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Things to see near Vernasca, by type

Churches near Vernasca

109 churches within 100 km of Vernasca. The closest is Pieve di San Lorenzo (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vernasca

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vernasca. The closest is Montechino Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vernasca

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vernasca. The closest is Monte Osero (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Vernasca

20 museums within 100 km of Vernasca. The closest is Labirinto della Masone (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vernasca

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vernasca. The closest is Parco Fluviale Regionale del Taro (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vernasca

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vernasca. The closest is Lago di Mignano (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Vernasca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vernasca
  2. 14 km Montechino Castle · heritage site, Lodi
  3. 13 km Lago di Mignano · lake, Lodi
  4. 19 km Pieve di San Lorenzo · church, Parma
  5. 17 km Castle of Tabiano · heritage site, Cremona
  6. 5 km Palazzo Dei Congressi (Salsomaggiore Terme) · heritage site, Cremona
  7. 15 km Back to Vernasca

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From travellers near Vernasca

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How to reach Vernasca

    All places near Vernasca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vernasca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches16109Pieve di San Lorenzo (20 km)
    Forts & heritage2393Montechino Castle (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints620Monte Osero (30 km)
    Museums720Labirinto della Masone (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Parco Fluviale Regionale del Taro (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Lago di Mignano (5 km)
    Other attractions12Corte di Giarola (35 km)
    Beaches & coast11Spiaggia del "Ponticello (47 km)
    Buddhist sites01Certosa di Parma (53 km)
    Treks01Passo di Salata - Cappella di San Fermo (78 km)

    Vernasca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vernasca?

    Lago di Mignano (lake, about 5 km), Montechino Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Palazzo Dei Congressi (Salsomaggiore Terme) (heritage site, about 15 km), Castle of Tabiano (heritage site, about 19 km), Pieve di San Lorenzo (church, about 20 km), Castello di Varano Marchesi (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Vernasca?

    Pieve di San Lorenzo, about 20 km by road; Santuario di Santa Lucia (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vernasca?

    Montechino Castle, about 14 km by road; Palazzo Dei Congressi (Salsomaggiore Terme) (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vernasca?

    Monte Osero, about 30 km by road; Monte Sporno (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vernasca?

    Start in Vernasca, visit Montechino Castle, then Lago di Mignano, then Pieve di San Lorenzo, then Castle of Tabiano, then Palazzo Dei Congressi (Salsomaggiore Terme), and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vernasca?

    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 Vernasca

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