| Arona | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Piedmont | |
| Territory | Verbano from Piedmont | |
| Inhabitants | 14 547 (2010) | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0322 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 28041 | |
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Arona is a city of Piedmont in the province of Novara overlooking the southern bank of the Lake Maggiore.
To know
Arona is a city located on the southern part of the Piedmontese bank of Lake Maggiore in the province of Novara at an altitude of 212 m a.s.l.
The oldest part of the town overlooks the lake, behind the historic center a rocky spur houses the remains of the ancient Borromeo castle destroyed by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Historically Arona was part of the possessions of the Visconti family, in 1439 Filippo Maria Visconti ceded the fief to Vitaliano Borromeo who later also acquired the fief of Angera, in Arona the most famous exponent of the Borromeo family saw the light, Carlo in whose honor the famous Colossus of San Carlo was erected on the hill behind the city.
How to orient yourself
Arona: full screen map.The most touristic part of Arona, develops along the shores of Lake Maggiore. The Marconi lakeside promenade offers a panoramic pedestrian path from the railway station, along the way you will find the tourist office and a little further on, beyond the pleasant equipped park, the pier for navigation on the lake, following the long lake you reach Piazza del Popolo , the oldest square of the city in which the buildings of the Broletto and the ancient church of Santa Maria di Loreto stand out. Numerous restaurants overlook the arcades of the square.
Alternatively, you can enter what the locals call "il corso" or Corso Cavour, a narrow pedestrian street on which there are shops, ice cream parlors and other clubs. Parallel to Corso Cavour is Piazza San Graziano, from the staircase you reach the Romanesque church of the Santi Martiri. In Piazza San Graziano there is also the Civic Archaeological Museum which houses interesting finds from the Golasecca culture.
From Piazza del Popolo the rocky spur is clearly visible on which are the remains of the Rocca di Arona from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the lower Verbano.
How to get
By plane
The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa (Somma Lombardo) which is about 20 km away, Arona can be reached via a bookable bus service
By car
Arona can be reached by car
- From Milan: along the A8 and then the A8 / A26 branch (Castelletto Ticino exit) or continuing on the A26 towards Gravellona Toce (Arona exit)
- From Turin: take the A4 towards Venice and then the A26 towards Gravellona Toce (Arona exit)
- From Novara: State Road 32
- From Verbania: Strada Statale 33 del Sempione
In the immediate vicinity of the station there is a large number of free parking spaces, while approaching the center and along the lakefront there is a charge.
From 18 June and throughout the summer time period, the Limited Traffic Zone along Corso Marconi is active, so on certain days and times a stretch of the lakefront is not accessible by car.
The ZTL is in force:
- Friday from 22.00 to 07.00
- Saturday from 22.00 to 07.00
- Sundays and holidays from 15.30 to 19.00
On the train
The Arona railway station is served by the lines:
- Milan-Domodossola
- Arona-Novara
By bus
Replacement buses operate on the Arona-Santhià line.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Statue of San Carlo, fraction of San Carlo. Call Sancarlone, the gigantic statue of San Carlo Borromeo stands out on Monte San Carlo and is 30 m high. including granite pedestal (11.50 m)
- 2 Fortress of Arona, Arona. The imposing remains of the defensive structure are located inside a beautiful park from which you can enjoy a wonderful view over the southern part of the lake.
- 3 Church of the Holy Martyrs, Piazza San Graziano. The Baroque façade stands out from the square below, it houses interesting paintings and the relics of the patron saints of the town.
Events and parties
What to do
- 1 Arona train, C.so Repubblica (From the station, continue for 300 meters, keeping the lake on the right.), @[email protected].
5 €. 
From March to September: Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00. The Trenino Arona Express is the only thrilling train in Arona, with a breathtaking tourist route to discover the beauties that have made the city of Arona famous all over the world. It is active from March to September, on Saturday and Sunday, from 10.00 to 18.00. Trenino Arona The train allows you to visit the Parco della Rocca Borromea or the San Carlone. With a discounted ticket you can organize yourself to visit both attractions.
5 €. 
From March to September: Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00. The Trenino Arona Express is the only thrilling train in Arona, with a breathtaking tourist route to discover the beauties that have made the city of Arona famous all over the world. It is active from March to September, on Saturday and Sunday, from 10.00 to 18.00. Trenino Arona The train allows you to visit the Parco della Rocca Borromea or the San Carlone. With a discounted ticket you can organize yourself to visit both attractions.Shopping
- Souvenirs La Cambusa (La Cambusa Bar), Corso Repubblica 108 (about 100 meters from the train station). They sell various souvenirs of Lake Maggiore.
