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Things to see in Faenza (Italy): 58 places and when to go
Faenza is a town in Italy, and this site lists 58 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (22), Hiking (11), Temples (6). The best known are Faenza Cathedral, Monte Poggiolo and San Mercuriale Abbey. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 44.2697, 11.8976
- Places
- 58 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (22) · Hiking (11) · Temples (6) · History (6) · Hot springs (5) · Mountains (4)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 57 km as the crow flies
What to see in Faenza
The places in and around Faenza, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Faenza CathedralMain parish church in Faenza, Ravenna2.1 km
- Monte PoggioloNature · Mountains8.6 km
- San Mercuriale AbbeyAbbey church in Forlì, Italy13 km
- Forlì CathedralChurch building in Forlì, Italy12 km
- Modigliana CathedralChurch building in Modigliana, Italy15 km
- Museo internazionale delle ceramicheCeramic art museum in Faenza, Ravenna2.6 km
- Ca' BelvedereArchaeological site in Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole, Italy8.7 km
- Santa Maria ad Nives, FaenzaAncient Marian church in Faenza, Ravenna2.4 km
- Rocca di BagnaraRocca in Bagnara di Romagna, Italy14 km
- Rocca di RavaldinoXV century fortress in Ravaldino, hamlet of Forlì13 km
- Monte di RontanaMountain in Italy13 km
- Museo Civico San DomenicoMuseum complex in Forlì, Italy12 km
- St. Dominic museumMuseum dedicated to exhibitions and art collections of Imola18 km
- Pieve di San Giovanni in Ottavo, BrisighellaChurch building in Brisighella, Italy13 km
- Monte RinaldoMountain in Italy12 km
- Museo dell'uomo e dell'ambienteMuseum in Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole, Italy11 km
- AcqualandWith kids14 km
- AgrintesaWinery10 km
- AltromareHot spring bath3.9 km
- Azienda Agricola AncaraniWinery3.7 km
- Azienda Agricola BalducciWinery5.8 km
- Azienda Agricola Biologica VernelliWinery8.7 km
- Azienda Agricola Ca' RossaWinery23 km
- Azienda agricola CasadioWinery14 km
And the other 34, by what you come to do:
- Hot springs: Bagno di vapore, Bagno turco, Molino Rosso, Terme di Castrocaro - Spa Termale Magiche Acque
- Food and drink: Balìa di Zola, Ca Rossa, Calonga, Cantina Poderi delle Rocche, Cantina Tre Monti, Casa Vinicola Poletti, Caviro, Centro Produzione Spumanti, Distilleria Tuono, Fattoria Zerbina, Francesconi Paolo Viticoltore, LU.VA., Menta e Rosmarino, Ronchi di Castelluccio, Villa Papiano, Villa Signani
- Hiking: Cammino di Dante - Tappa 2, Cammino di Dante - Tappa 3, Il Cammino di Sant'Antonio: Tappa 13, Roman way, Viae Misericordiae: Tappa 10, Viae Misericordiae: Tappa 11, Viae Misericordiae: Tappa 12, Viae Misericordiae: Tappa 4, Viae Misericordiae: Tappa 5, Viae Misericordiae: Tappa 6
- Stargazing: Osservatorio astronomico Alfio Betti, Osservatorio Astronomico Urania Lamonia
- With kids: Quinzan
- Mountains: Rifugio Ca' Carnè
When to go to Faenza
The best time to visit Faenza is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:19
- JulPossible15:01
- AugPossible13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. In April, 56 of the 58 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Faenza
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 57 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Castel San Pietro Terme30 places27 km
- Galeata22 places30 km
- Ravenna38 places31 km
- Palazzuolo sul Senio46 places33 km
- Roncofreddo19 places36 km
- Cervia11 places37 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Faenza?
The best known: Faenza Cathedral, Monte Poggiolo, San Mercuriale Abbey, Forlì Cathedral, Modigliana Cathedral. In all, 58 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Faenza?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.
How do you get to Faenza?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 57 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Faenza as the destination and these 58 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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