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Things to see in Fanano (Italy): 62 places and when to go
Fanano is a town in Italy, and this site lists 62 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (36), Nature (31), Hiking (18). The best known are Monte Cimone, Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory and Montecuccolo Castle. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 44.1874, 10.7825
- Places
- 62 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (36) · Nature (31) · Hiking (18) · Wildlife (5) · Temples (5) · Snow (4)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 56 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Cimone, at 2,165 m.
What to see in Fanano
The places in and around Fanano, 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.
- Monte CimoneMountain in Emilia-Romagna, Italy6.7 km
- Pistoia Mountains Astronomical ObservatoryObservatory14 km
- Montecuccolo CastleBuilding in Pavullo nel Frignano, Italy14 km
- Corno alle Scale Regional ParkProtected area in Italy (EUAP0180)7.8 km
- Cima TauffiMountain in Italy4.6 km
- Monte BelvedereMountain in Emilia-Romagna, Italy9.5 km
- Monte GomitoMountain in Italy13 km
- Monte LagoniMountain in Italy6.9 km
- Monte ModinoMountain in Italy13 km
- Monte OrsignaMountain in Italy13 km
- Monte SpigolinoMountain in Italy6.7 km
- Alpe Tre PotenzeMountain in Italy14 km
- Balzo delle RoseMountain in Italy14 km
- CornaccioMountain in Italy9.0 km
- FemminamortaMountain in Italy15 km
- Il ForcaccioMountain in Italy4.4 km
- La NudaMountain in Lizzano in Belvedere, Italy7.4 km
- Monte CielvivoMountain in Italy11 km
- Parco regionale dell'Alto Appennino ModeneseProtected area in Italy (EUAP0182)9.7 km
- Monte CupolinoMountain in Italy8.1 km
- Monte della TorracciaMountain in Italy14 km
- Monte GennaioMountain in Italy11 km
- Monte MancinelloMountain in Italy3.8 km
- Monte PizzoMountain in Italy9.0 km
And the other 38, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Monte Poggione, Monte Serrasiccia, Poggio dei Malandrini, Poggio delle Ignude, Riserva naturale Abetone, Riserva naturale Campolino, Dente della Vecchia, Monte Cantiere, Riserva naturale Piano degli Ontani
- Temples: San Marcello, San Marcello Pistoiese, San Bartolomeo Apostolo, Fiumalbo, San Leopoldo (Abetone), San Bartolomeo (Cutigliano), San Giuseppe Sposo di Maria, Fanano
- History: Castello di Sestola
- Mountains: Capanno Tassoni, Rifugio Lago Nero, Rifugio del Montanaro, Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi, Rifugio Segavecchia, Rif. Ramisecchi, Rifugio Ca' Silvestro, Rifugio Malghe, Rifugio Porta Franca, Rifugio Zambelli
- Snow: Area Sciistica Abetone, Area Sciistica Piane di Mocogno, Cimone, Corno alle Scale
- Hiking: E1 Toscana 08 Lago Santo Modenese - Abetone-Boscolungo, E1 Toscana 09 Abetone Boscolungo - Lago Scaffaiolo, E1 Toscana 10 Lago Scaffaiolo - Pracchia, Grande Escursione Appenninica, Grande Escursione Appenninica - Tappa 13, Grande Escursione Appenninica - Tappa 14, Grande Escursione Appenninica - Tappa 15, Via Vandelli - Tappa 3
- Museums and art: Riva Ridge Museum
When to go to Fanano
The best time to visit Fanano is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March 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
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:34
- JunBest time15:18
- JulPossible15:00
- AugPossible13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. In September, 58 of the 62 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 Fanano
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 56 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
- Camugnano59 places22 km
- Pistoia43 places30 km
- Villa Minozzo50 places32 km
- Collodi47 places34 km
- Bazzano19 places43 km
- Minucciano63 places43 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fanano?
The best known: Monte Cimone, Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory, Montecuccolo Castle, Corno alle Scale Regional Park, Cima Tauffi. In all, 62 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fanano?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42.
How do you get to Fanano?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 56 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fanano as the destination and these 62 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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