Grosotto is a comune in the province of Sondrio, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. It is located in the upper Valtellina valley, on the banks of the Adda river. The climate is temperate, with hot summers and cold winters. Grosotto has a rich history and heritage, dating back to the Roman era. The town was an important strategic point on the trade route between Italy and Switzerland. In the Middle Ages, Grosotto was a fief of the Visconti family of Milan. The town was later ruled by the Sforza family and the Spanish Habsburgs. In the 19th century, Grosotto became part of the Kingdom of Italy.
Geographic Data for Grosotto, Lombardy, Italy
| Latitude | 46° 16.980' |
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| Longitude | 10° 15.586' |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |