Submerged bell tower of Curon
Curon Venosta, Italy
A 14th-century church tower rising from Lake Resia, the only visible trace of the village flooded by a reservoir in 1950. It stands beside the SS40 with a car park on the shore; when the lake freezes hard, people walk out to it on the ice.
- Nearest town
- Curon Venosta, Italy
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 46.8108, 10.5366
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping ThöniCampsite5 km from Submerged bell tower of Curon · 30 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Zum SeeCampsite5 km from Submerged bell tower of Curon · 20 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping ArinaCampsite10 km from Submerged bell tower of CuronTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Gloria VallisCampsite15 km from Submerged bell tower of CuronTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Via Claudiasee PfundsCampsite16 km from Submerged bell tower of CuronTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping KiefernhainCampsite21 km from Submerged bell tower of CuronTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Submerged bell tower of Curon?
Submerged bell tower of Curon is in Curon Venosta, Italy, at GPS 46.8108, 10.5366. It is about 12 km from Burgusio.
Can you camp near Submerged bell tower of Curon?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Schöneben - Belpiano, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Submerged bell tower of Curon?
Submerged bell tower of Curon is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Val Venosta: Merano to Lake Resia and the Stelvio.
What is there to see near Submerged bell tower of Curon?
Places worth a stop nearby: Marienberg Abbey (12 km), Churburg Castle (17 km), Tarasp Castle (21 km) and Swiss National Park at Il Fuorn (30 km).
When is the best time to visit Submerged bell tower of Curon?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)