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Things to see in Norcia (Italy): 43 places and when to go
Norcia is a town in Italy, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (28), Nature (21), Hiking (13). The best known are Norcia Abbey, Monte Argentella and Basilica of Santa Rita of Cascia. 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 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 42.7926, 13.0937
- Places
- 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (28) · Nature (21) · Hiking (13) · Temples (6) · Food and drink (2) · History (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- FCO Rome, 130 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cima del Redentore, at 2,448 m.
What to see in Norcia
The places in and around Norcia, 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.
- Norcia AbbeyChurch building in Norcia, Italy4 m
- Monte ArgentellaNature · Mountains14 km
- Basilica of Santa Rita of CasciaChurch building in Cascia, Italy11 km
- Cima del RedentoreMountain in Italy14 km
- Monte PorcheMountain in Italy15 km
- Monte PrataMountain in Italy13 km
- Palazzo BorgheseMountain in province Marche14 km
- Colle La CroceMountain in Italy14 km
- Monte CornaccioneMountain in Italy15 km
- Spina di GualdoMountain in Italy12 km
- Co-Cathedral of St. Mary of SilverBuilding in Norcia, Italy124 m
- Monte CardosaMountain in Italy11 km
- Monte LietoMountain in Italy8.6 km
- Monte PatinoMountain in Italy5.2 km
- Monte PaglianoMountain in Italy10 km
- Monte Pian FalconeMountain in the Marche region of Italy8.8 km
- Poggio SommortoMountain in Italy9.8 km
- Punta di ValloprareMountain in Italy9.7 km
- Cima del LagoMountain of the Apennine14 km
- Monte UteroMountain in Italy12 km
- Sant'EutizioAbbey in Italy9.0 km
- Tito Zilioli HutMountain hut in Italy15 km
- Chiesa di San Martino dei GualdesiChurch building in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy12 km
- Cima dell'OsservatorioMountain in Italy14 km
And the other 19, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Collegiata di Santa Maria
- Nature: Monte Sella, Pizzo del Diavolo, Quarto San Lorenzo
- Snow: Area Sciistica Ussita Frontignano
- Food and drink: Birra Nursia, Terra Divina - Cantina e pizzeria
- Hiking: Cammino nelle Terre Mutate - asse principale, Cammino nelle Terre Mutate - variante, Great Sibylline Ring Stage 7, Great Sibylline Ring Stage 8, Great Sibylline Ring Stage 9, Way of St. Benedict - Stage 01
- Mountains: Casale Argentella, Rifugio Altino, Rifugio Belvedere, Rifugio Casali, Rifugio Colle Le Cese, Rifugio Madonna della Cona
When to go to Norcia
The best time to visit Norcia 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.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:08
- JulPossible14:51
- AugPossible13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. In September, 42 of the 43 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 Norcia
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 130 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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And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Norcia?
The best known: Norcia Abbey, Monte Argentella, Basilica of Santa Rita of Cascia, Cima del Redentore, Monte Porche. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Norcia?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52.
How do you get to Norcia?
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 130 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Norcia as the destination and these 43 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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