Cannobio

Cannobio is a lakeside commune in Piedmont defined by narrow cobblestone streets that lead down to a waterfront promenade. The promenade divides into three sections lined with buildings in soft colors that face directly onto Lake Maggiore.

Cannobio appeared in written records for the first time in 909 and developed wool and leather production industries during medieval times. This evolution from a small settlement into a trading hub left marks on the town's layout and character.

The Church of San Vittore with its seven altars shapes the town center and draws both locals and visitors. The pastel-colored buildings lining the waterfront tell the story of the settlement's long relationship with the lake.

The waterfront features a beach with the European Blue Flag designation for swimming, sailing, and kite-surfing. Mountain biking trails run into the surrounding hills, connecting the lake level to higher elevations.

The Sanctuary della Pieta contains a painting that reportedly began bleeding in 1522, a moment that coincided with the region facing a grave crisis. This event was preserved in local memory as a sign of divine protection.

Location: Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

Capital city: Cannobio

Elevation above the sea: 214 m

Shares border with: Cannero Riviera, Valle Cannobina, Luino, Maccagno, Trarego Viggiona, Tronzano Lago Maggiore, Brissago, Centovalli, Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca

Address: 28822 Cannobio, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Website: http://cannobio.net

GPS coordinates: 46.06667,8.70000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:53