Lombardy, Italy

Places to visit near Zerba

Zerba is a town in Lombardy, Italy, home to about 60 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 63 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 museums. The must-see places are Monte Montarlone (16 km), Monte Delle Tre Croci (16 km) and Santuario di Santa Maria in Monte Penice (17 km).

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Zerba, Lombardy
Zerba, Lombardy, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zerba at a glance

Location
Lombardy, Italy
Population
about 60
Coordinates
44.6655° N, 9.2880° E
Places within 50 km
149 (149 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 Zerba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zerba: 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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Churches near Zerba

82 churches within 100 km of Zerba. The closest is Santuario di Santa Maria in Monte Penice (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Zerba

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zerba. The closest is Castello Malaspina Fieschi-Doria (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zerba

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zerba. The closest is Monte Montarlone (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Zerba

19 museums within 100 km of Zerba. The closest is Museo del Merletto (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zerba

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zerba. The closest is Lago Nero (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zerba

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zerba. The closest is Antola Natural Regional Park (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Zerba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zerba
  2. 16 km Monte Montarlone · viewpoint, Genoa
  3. 13 km Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta · church, Genoa
  4. 11 km Monte Delle Tre Croci · viewpoint, Genoa
  5. 10 km Passo di Salata - Cappella di San Fermo · trek, Genoa
  6. 33 km Santuario di Santa Maria in Monte Penice · church, Pavia
  7. 17 km Back to Zerba

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zerba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6382Santuario di Santa Maria in Monte Penice (17 km)
    Forts & heritage4059Castello Malaspina Fieschi-Doria (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1926Monte Montarlone (16 km)
    Museums1319Museo del Merletto (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Lago Nero (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Antola Natural Regional Park (23 km)
    Parks23Parchi di Nervi (46 km)
    Beaches & coast12Faro di Punta Vagno (50 km)
    Treks11Passo di Salata - Cappella di San Fermo (22 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascata del Serpente (63 km)

    Zerba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zerba?

    Monte Montarlone (viewpoint, about 16 km), Monte Delle Tre Croci (viewpoint, about 16 km), Santuario di Santa Maria in Monte Penice (church, about 17 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 20 km), Passo di Salata - Cappella di San Fermo (trek, about 22 km), Antola Natural Regional Park (nature spot, about 23 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Zerba?

    Santuario di Santa Maria in Monte Penice, about 17 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zerba?

    Castello Malaspina Fieschi-Doria, about 23 km by road; Castello di Torriglia (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zerba?

    Monte Montarlone, about 16 km by road; Monte Delle Tre Croci (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zerba?

    Start in Zerba, visit Monte Montarlone, then Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, then Monte Delle Tre Croci, then Passo di Salata - Cappella di San Fermo, then Santuario di Santa Maria in Monte Penice, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zerba?

    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 Zerba

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