Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

The province extends across 2,255 square kilometers of territory, incorporating Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, alpine peaks, and seventy-four distinct municipalities.

The territory gained its current administrative structure in 1992 when three separate regions merged after detaching from the province of Novara.

The Sacred Mountains of Domodossola and Ghiffa, recognized by UNESCO, display religious architecture through chapels and sanctuaries across elevated locations.

Transportation networks connect the provincial capital Verbania with local towns through rail lines and roads, while proximity to Switzerland enables international travel.

The Monte Rosa massif near Macugnaga rises to form the second-highest peak in Europe, creating a natural border between Italy and Switzerland.

Location: Piedmont

Capital city: Verbania

Shares border with: Canton of Valais, Canton of Ticino, Province of Varese, Province of Novara, Province of Vercelli

Website: http://provincia.verbano-cusio-ossola.it

GPS coordinates: 45.93333,8.53333

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57