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Montebenedetto Charterhouse, Italy: what it is and when to go
Montebenedetto Charterhouse is a Carthusian monastery in Villar Focchiardo, Italy (Roure), at 1,152 m above sea level. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Carthusian monastery in Villar Focchiardo, Italy · Temples
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 1,152 m
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 134 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.09533, 7.1909
What it is and where
Montebenedetto Charterhouse is a Carthusian monastery in Villar Focchiardo, Italy (Roure), at 1,152 m above sea level. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Roure, where this site lists 63 more places to see, 7.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.09533, 7.1909; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 134 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Montebenedetto Charterhouse is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible8:56
- FebPossible10:10
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:17
- MayBest time14:40
- JunBest time15:25
- JulPossible15:06
- AugPossible13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:17
- DecPossible8:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Foresteria della CertosaMountains · Hiking25 m
- Rifugio GEAT Val GravioMountains · Hiking1.9 km
- Monte SalanciaMountain of the Cottian Alps2.1 km
- Monte LuzeraSummit3.0 km
- Monte MurettoMountain of the Cottian Alps3.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Temples
- St. Peter's Basilica: church in Vatican City
- Catania
- Sistine Chapel: chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
- Pantheon, Rome: ancient Roman temple in Rome, Italy
- Milan Cathedral: cathedral church of Milan, Italy
- Florence Cathedral: 13th-century cathedral in Florence, Italy
Every Italy place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Montebenedetto Charterhouse?
It is a Carthusian monastery in Villar Focchiardo, Italy. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Montebenedetto Charterhouse?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35.
How do you get to Montebenedetto Charterhouse?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 134 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Foresteria della Certosa, Rifugio GEAT Val Gravio, Monte Salancia. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
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- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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