Place to visit
Torba Abbey, Italy: what it is and when to go
Torba Abbey is a Unesco world heritage site in northern Italy (Como). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. It has articles in 7 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
- Unesco world heritage site in northern Italy · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Italy · Via Stazione 2, 21040, Gornate Olona
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 15 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Feb 25,Sep 30: We-Su 10:00-18:00; Oct 01-Dec 11: We-Su 10:00-17:00
- Website
- fondoambiente.it
- Run by
- Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano
- Coordinates
- 45.7295, 8.86362
What it is and where
Torba Abbey is a Unesco world heritage site in northern Italy (Como). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Como, where this site lists 89 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.7295, 8.86362; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 15 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano
It is one of the History and Museums and art 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 Torba Abbey is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible8:52
- FebPossible10:08
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:43
- JunBest time15:30
- JulPossible15:11
- AugPossible13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Museums and art | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Torba Abbey has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Parco Archeologico di Castelseprio - Museo - Santa Maria foris portasArcheological Area of Castelseprio- Museum - church603 m
- Parco Rile Tenore OlonaProtected area1.4 km
- Telescopio FOAM 13Observatory5.6 km
- Osservatorio didatticoObservatory5.6 km
- Via Francisca del Lucomagno: Tappa 4Hiking5.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
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- Colosseum: ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
- St. Peter's Basilica: church in Vatican City
Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Torba Abbey?
It is a Unesco world heritage site in northern Italy. It has articles in 7 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 Torba Abbey?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.
How do you get to Torba Abbey?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 15 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 Parco Archeologico di Castelseprio - Museo - Santa Maria foris portas, Parco Rile Tenore Olona, Telescopio FOAM 13. The rest is in the Italy guide.
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