lago maggiore: case vacanza, cultura, gastronomia [veduta del lago]

Town of Ghiffa (Lake Maggiore)

Town of 2.500 inhabitants – 14 chilometri quadrati – 201 s.l.m.

Griffa is a typical costal small town of lake Maggiore, it has about 2500 inhabitants and is developed over 14 square km at a sea level of 201 meters. The town is located on the piedmont shore of the lake, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola a few kilometers from Canton Ticino in Switzerland. Apart from the sanctuary of the Trinity, XVI century, and the church of Santa Croce, XVIII century, the most important destination is the Sacro Monte of Ghiffa, located in a dominant position at 360 meters above sea level, from its terraces it is possible to enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Maggiore. There are also many natural and archaeological itineraries. The Sacro Monte of Ghiffa has been included by UNESCO as World Heritage

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