Lago di Viverone

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Lago di Viverone is a lake in northern Italy. Named after the town of Viverone, lies at 230 m AMSL between the districts of Biella, Vercelli and Ivrea in the area of morainic hills known as Serra. It has an area of about 6 km² and a maximum depth of 70 m, and a perimeter of about 10.5 km. The lake is 3,500 m long and 2,600 m wide. The southern and western parts of the lake are rich in vegetation while the north part is built-up and includes hotels, camping sites and beaches. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.21 mi²Length: 2.17 miWidth: 8530 ftMaximum depth: 230 ftElevation: 751 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°24'56"N, 8°2'9"E

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Lago di Viverone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Secondo, Magnano, Chiesa di Santa Maria di Babilone, Castello di Masino, Bessa Natural Reserve.

3.7 miN
Church
San Secondo, Magnano
95 min walk • The church of San Secondo di Magnano is built in a wide open space near the Serra d'Ivrea, not far from the Bose monastic community, in the comune of Magnano, Italy. It is one of the most interesting examples of the Romanesque architecture in the Provincia di Biella and the Canavese.
3.3 miE
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Babilone, Cavaglià
84 min walk • The church of Santa Maria di Babilone is located on the outskirts of Cavaglià, within the cemetery area, along the state road to Santhià; it is characterized by elegant early Piedmontese Baroque forms and an unusual elliptical plan.
4 miSW
45°23'31"N • 7°57'34"E
Castello di Masino, Caravino
103 min walk • Historical place, Forts and castles
4.8 miN
Park
Bessa Natural Reserve
123 min walk • The Bessa Natural Reserve, established in 1985, is near Biella; it is 7.5 km² wide and it is part of the Baragge Natural Reserve.
1.1 miNE
Archaeological site
Purcarel, Viverone
29 min walk • Pùrcarel quarry is the name of a little natural circular hollow, about 60 metres in diameter, located in the woodlands of the little Bertignano Lake, near Viverone, Province of Biella in Piedmont, Italy. The soil rich in clay,turn occasionally this basin in a pond, although not possessing affluents and emissaries.
2.1 miN
Church
Gesiùn, Zimone
54 min walk • Gesiùn is the Piedmontese name by which a sacred building, of which only ruins now remain, located in the town of Piverone, in the locality of Torrone. The ruins stand completely isolated at the intersection of two country lanes in the midst ...
6.8 miNW
Tower
Saint Martin's Tower, Burolo
173 min walk • The bell tower of San Martino, also known as Ciucarun or tower of San Martino is all that remains of the ancient settlement of Paerno. It is a Romanesque-style bell tower dated between the 11th and 12th centuries adorned with double lancet windows...
2.1 miW
Locality
Azeglio
55 min walk • One of the main attractions in Azeglio is the imposing Castello di Azeglio, a medieval fortress that overlooks the town from a hilltop. Visitors can explore the castle's well-preserved towers, ramparts, and courtyards, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding...
5.9 miNW
Locality
Bollengo
151 min walk • Bollengo is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, about 50 kilometres northeast of Turin. It borders the municipalities of Torrazzo, Burolo, Ivrea, Palazzo Canavese, Magnano, Albiano d'Ivrea and Azeglio.
4.3 miNE
Locality
Salussola
110 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Salussola is the stunning Church of San Michele, a Romanesque gem that dates back to the 12th century. With its elegant facade and intricate architectural details, the church is a testament to the region's rich history and cultural...
2.3 miSW
Locality
Settimo Rottaro
59 min walk • Settimo Rottaro is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 45 kilometres northeast of Turin. It takes its name from its distance from Ivrea, amounting to seven Roman miles. Settimo Rottaro borders the following municipalities: Azeglio, Caravino, Borgo d'Ale, and Cossano Canavese.

Lago di Viverone

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Lago di Viverone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)