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MV Agusta Museum
A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Carnago
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Carnago
Carnago works well as a base: 31km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Carnago is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 5,400 people. You drive on the right here.
Carnago is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 40 km (25 mi) northwest of Milan and about 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Varese. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,831 and an area of 6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi).
The municipality of Carnago contains theRead more
frazione (subdivision) Rovate. Carnago is also the location of Milanello, the training facility of Serie A giant A.C. Milan.
Carnago borders the following municipalities: Cairate, Caronno Varesino, Cassano Magnago, Castelseprio, Gornate-Olona, Oggiona con Santo Stefano, Solbiate Arno.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Carnago?
Within an hour or so of Carnago: MV Agusta Museum (9 km), Morcote (23 km), Brunate Funicular Viewpoint (24 km), Museo Storico Alfa Romeo (25 km).
Are there any good drives near Carnago?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, Simplon Pass and San Bernardino Pass.
Where is Carnago?
Carnago is in Lombardy, Italy.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,354
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.7221, 8.8342
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 Carnago
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Brunate Funicular Viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
24 km · about 25 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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Stresa
An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Stresa & Borromean Islands
An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
30 km · about 35 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Isola Bella
A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Carnago
11 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 24 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 30 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 34 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.
- 47 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.
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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