Torno, Lombardy
| Torno | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Torno | ||
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View of Torno | ||
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  Torno Location of Torno in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°51′N 9°7′E / 45.850°N 9.117°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lombardy | |
| Province | Como (CO) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giovanni Sala | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,214 | |
| • Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Tornaschi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 22020 | |
| Dialing code | 031 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Torno (Lombard: Torn) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Milan and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Como.
Torno borders the following municipalities: Blevio, Carate Urio, Como, Faggeto Lario, Moltrasio, Tavernerio.
Main sights
Sights include:
- the Romanesque parish church of St. Tecla. It features a large Gothic rose window, and a portal dating from 1480.
- 14th century church San Giovanni Battista del Chiodo. The Romanesque bell tower (12th century) has a Renaissance marble portal with numerous friezes, sculptures and statues, attributed to the Rodari brothers.
- Villa Plinianina
- Villa Pliniana
- sanctuary of St. Elizabeth, in the frazione of Montepiatto, at 600 metres (2,000 ft)
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