scenic viewpoint
Brunate Funicular Viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Appiano Gentile
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Appiano Gentile
Appiano Gentile works well as a base: 5 minutes from Lurate Caccivio, 28km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Appiano Gentile is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 6,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Lurate Caccivio, about 4 km away.
Appiano Gentile (Comasco: Pian) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Milan and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) southwest of Como.
The city borders the following municipalities: Beregazzo con Figliaro, Bulgarograsso, Carbonate,Read more
Castelnuovo Bozzente, Guanzate, Lurago Marinone, Lurate Caccivio, Oltrona di San Mamette, Tradate (VA), Veniano
Appiano received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree of February 28, 2009.
The main sights is the church of Santo Stefano, housing works from Nuvolone and Isidoro Bianchi. The town is also home to the training ground of Serie A side Inter Milan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Appiano Gentile?
Within an hour or so of Appiano Gentile: Brunate Funicular Viewpoint (13 km), MV Agusta Museum (16 km), Museo Storico Alfa Romeo (20 km), Morcote (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Appiano Gentile?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, San Bernardino Pass and Passo della Presolana.
Where is Appiano Gentile?
Appiano Gentile is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Lurate Caccivio.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,926
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.7350, 8.9810
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Appiano Gentile
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
MV Agusta Museum
A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
16 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Museo Storico Alfa Romeo
Beautifully restored museum chronicling Alfa Romeo's racing glory and design mastery across three themed floors at the historic Arese factory.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Morcote
Former fishing village stacked against the hillside at Lake Lugano's southern tip: arcaded lanes, palm-lined quays and the 400-step climb to Santa Maria del Sasso; voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016.
22 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The 'Temple of Speed': one of the oldest and fastest circuits in the world, hosting the Italian Grand Prix since 1922.
27 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Monza Circuit Museum
Small museum inside the Monza park preserving the history of Italian Grand Prix racing with historic cars and memorabilia.
27 km · about 30 min drive
film location
Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Rush, Ferrari)
The Temple of Speed and its abandoned banking feature in Rush and Michael Mann's Ferrari; the park is open to walk and cycle.
27 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Lugano (Swiss side)
A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Appiano Gentile
12 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- Right hereBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 38 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
- 39 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 45 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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