| Colazza | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Piedmont | |
| Altitude | 517 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 3.16 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 452 (Istat, 1 January 2018) | |
| Name inhabitants | Colazzesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0322 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 28010 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Immaculate Conception | |
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Colazza is a municipality of the Piedmont, in the province of Novara.
To know
Geographical notes
Colazza is an autonomous municipality of 457 inhabitants. The town is located in the province of Novara, in the territory of the upper Vergante in Piedmont.
When to go
The most welcoming period is the summer, as the town located on the hills offers a cool oasis that detaches from the humid heat of the lake. The landscape is very characteristic even in winter with the frozen lake and abundant snowfalls.
Background
Important was the discovery of two Roman coins in 1986, which after careful studies have been found to date back to 235 AD Other historical data date back to the 13th with Colazza's involvement in the political and feudal struggles in which the Visconti dynasty prevailed.
How to orient yourself
Colazza: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 Milan Malpensa Airport (Malpensa airport).
By car
Colazza can be reached by the motorway of the tunnels 
Genoa - Gravellona Toce - Exit Meina.
It is possible to reach Colazza from Lombardy or from Switzerland by boat reaching the port of Arona or Stresa.
On the train
Trains arriving from Milan Porta Garibaldi or Domodossola stop at the station Meina, 5 Km away.
By bus
The Pirazzi bus line conveniently connects the towns of the upper Vergante.
The starting point is the station of Arona.
How to get around
Given the small size of the town, it is very common to walk around the inhabited center. For travel outside the country the use of a motor vehicle is recommended.
What see
- 1 Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception, via Vittorio Veneto.
- 2 Oratory of San Bernardo, via Nazionale 1.
- 3 Chapel of the Madonna della Guardia, via Airola.
- 4 Chapel of San Bernardo, via Parroci Strola.
- 5 Chapel of via Umberto 1 °, via Umberto 1 °.
- 6 Fresco of via per Tapigliano, off to Tapigliano.
- 7 Chapel of via Umberto 1 ° towards via per Tapigliano, off to Tapigliano.
- 8 Chapel in via del Cimitero (or via per Fosseno), away to Fosseno.
- 9 Historic wash house.
Events and parties
- Chestnut.
Second Sunday in October. - Beer Festival. Village festival that unites the community in the summer season.
Second Sunday in October.What to do
Mountain Bike
Thanks to an organized group of local enthusiasts, Colazza has several tracks dedicated to the descent with mountain bikes, various shops and accommodation facilities are equipped to offer specific services to mountain bikers.
- Paths of the Wolves of Cornaggia. Site with a description of the Bike Friendly routes and activities.
Shopping
- 1 Velo Food, Via per Invorio, 2. Food and newspaper resale.
- 2 Delia Pharmacy, Via Risorgimento, 9. Pharmacy
How to have fun
Night clubs
- 1 Sports Hall (Ice rink), via Molino 17. Very popular meeting point for young people. Outside there is an artificial lake where you can fish and admire the view in which you are immersed. Inside, in addition to the bar that is able to refresh, there is another area where there is a skating rink and a climbing wall
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Tirabusiòn, Via don Giulio Gemelli, 11/13, ☎ 39 3384142549. Tue-Sun 10: 00-24: 00. offers dishes with typical products of the area
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Colazza hotel, Via don Giulio Gemelli, 3, ☎ 39 0322 218154. It offers a restaurant service.
- 2 [link not working]B&B Casa del Sole, Via dei Chiosi, 3, ☎ 39 347 558 5486.
