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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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Castiglione Olona
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Castiglione Olona
Castiglione Olona works well as a base: 5 minutes from Caronno Varesino, 27km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Castiglione Olona is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 7,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Caronno Varesino, about 4 km away.
Castiglione Olona is a town and comune in the province of Varese, in Lombardy. As of 31 December 2015, it has a population of 7,753 inhabitants.
The area of the town with the greatest tourist attractions is the historic center.
The entrance to the historic center is through two gates in the ancient medieval walls,Read more
both on the street Via Roma: the Western Gate, for the people arriving from the medieval bridge over the Olona River, and the Eastern Gate, for those arriving from the modern part of the town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Castiglione Olona?
Within an hour or so of Castiglione Olona: MV Agusta Museum (8 km), Brunate Funicular Viewpoint (19 km), Morcote (19 km), Museo Storico Alfa Romeo (26 km).
Are there any good drives near Castiglione Olona?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, San Bernardino Pass and Simplon Pass.
Where is Castiglione Olona?
Castiglione Olona is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Caronno Varesino.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,119
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.7526, 8.8728
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 Castiglione Olona
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
19 km · about 20 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.
19 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.
26 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
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
landmark
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 Castiglione Olona
13 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 19 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.
- 36 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.
- 42 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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