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Things to see in Santa Maria Maggiore (Italy): 76 places and when to go

Santa Maria Maggiore is a town in Italy, and this site lists 76 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (55), Hiking (34), Nature (33). The best known are Val Grande National Park, Pizzo dell'Alpe Gelato and Pizzo di Madéi. The best time to come is September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Italy · 46.1346, 8.4664
Places
76 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Mountains (55) · Hiking (34) · Nature (33) · Museums and art (5) · Temples (3) · Wildlife (2)
Best time
September.
Also possible
October to August.
Nearest airport
MXP Ferno (VA), 60 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Pizzo dell'Alpe Gelato, at 2,617 m.

What to see in Santa Maria Maggiore

The places in and around Santa Maria Maggiore, 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.

And the other 52, by what you come to do:

When to go to Santa Maria Maggiore

The best time to visit Santa Maria Maggiore is September; also possible: October 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.

  1. JanPossible8:49
  2. FebPossible10:06
  3. MarPossible11:37
  4. AprPossible13:19
  5. MayPossible14:46
  6. JunPossible15:33
  7. JulPossible15:14
  8. AugPossible13:58
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctPossible10:39
  11. NovPossible9:11
  12. DecPossible8:27

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. In September, 76 of the 76 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 Santa Maria Maggiore

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 60 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

And all of Italy, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Santa Maria Maggiore?

The best known: Val Grande National Park, Pizzo dell'Alpe Gelato, Pizzo di Madéi, Pilone, Pizzo di Porcaresc. In all, 76 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Santa Maria Maggiore?

September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27.

How do you get to Santa Maria Maggiore?

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 60 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Santa Maria Maggiore as the destination and these 76 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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