San Secondo, Magnano

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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. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Secondo Coordinates: 45°27'58"N, 8°0'41"E

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San Secondo, Magnano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lago di Viverone, Santo Stefano di Sessano, Chiesa di Santa Maria di Babilone, Castello di Masino.

3.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Viverone
95 min walk • 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.
5.4 miNW
Church
Santo Stefano di Sessano
137 min walk • The church Santo Stefano di Sessano is all that remains of the village of Sessano, located on the rocky foreland to the east of the village of Chiaverano, which may have been abandoned after a landslide.
6.1 miSE
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Babilone, Cavaglià
156 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.
5.7 miSW
45°23'31"N • 7°57'34"E
Castello di Masino, Caravino
146 min walk • Historical place, Forts and castles
1.8 miNE
Park
Bessa Natural Reserve
46 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.
3.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Purcarel, Viverone
91 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.
1.6 miSE
Church
Gesiùn, Zimone
42 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 ...
3.7 miNW
Tower
Saint Martin's Tower, Burolo
95 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...
7.4 miNE
Locality
Candelo
189 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the stunning Ricetto di Candelo, a medieval walled village that has been remarkably well-preserved. This historic site provides a fascinating glimpse into the town's past, with its narrow cobblestone streets and ancient...
6.5 miNE
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
BiellaForum, Biella
165 min walk • BiellaForum is an indoor sporting arena located in Biella, Italy. The capacity of the arena is for 5,707 people and was opened in February 2009. It is currently home only of the Pallacanestro Biella basketball team.
6.3 miNE
Locality
Gaglianico
161 min walk • Visitors to Gaglianico can explore the town's rich history by taking a stroll through its cobblestone streets and admiring its beautiful architecture. The Church of San Giovanni Battista, with its ornate façade and stunning frescoes, is a must-see for those interested...