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Moto Guzzi Museum
The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Malgrate
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Malgrate
Malgrate works well as a base: 5 minutes from Galbiate, 21km from Lake Como.
Malgrate is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 4,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Galbiate, about 4 km away.
Malgrate (Lecchese: Malgraa) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Lecco, in the Italian region Lombardy. Malgrate is located across from Lecco, which is geographically divided by the Lake Como. According to 31 December 2004 demographic data, it has a population of 4,233 in an area of 2.0 square kilometresRead more
(0.77 mi2). It is located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Milan, the main city in Northern Italy.
Malgrate, located after Lecco to the West, is one of the gates of the Brianza. Malgrate borders Galbiate, where in Figina, (in the current territory of Villa Vergano, a frazione of Galbiate), appears the first written mention of the name Brianza. Malgrate borders also the following municipalities: Lecco and Valmadrera.
In ancient Roman times, the town was known as Antesitum.
It is the birthplace of Angelo Scola (born 7 November 1941), a Cardinal of the Catholic Church, philosopher, and theologist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Malgrate?
Within an hour or so of Malgrate: Moto Guzzi Museum (8 km), Bellagio (18 km), Varenna (19 km), Villa del Balbianello (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Malgrate?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, Passo della Presolana and Maloja Pass.
Where is Malgrate?
Malgrate is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Galbiate.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,216
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.8489, 9.3763
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 Malgrate
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Bellagio
The pearl of Lake Como, set on a promontory where the lake's two southern arms divide, lined with grand villas and gardens.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Varenna
A tranquil fishing village on Lake Como's eastern shore with romantic lakeside walkways and the terraced Villa Monastero gardens.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Villa del Balbianello
A stunning 18th-century lakeside villa on a wooded promontory of Lake Como, famous as a film location for Star Wars and James Bond.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Villa Carlotta
A grand 18th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como famous for its botanical gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons, and Canova sculptures.
19 km · about 20 min drive
film location
Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como (Casino Royale)
Bond convalesces in the terraced gardens of this lakeside villa in Casino Royale; it also appeared in Star Wars Episode II.
19 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
Lake Como Shore Road
A winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
20 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Como
Italy's most glamorous lake surrounded by Alps, dotted with elegant villas, gardens, and charming lakeside villages.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Malgrate
20 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 20 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.
- 21 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 56 kmPasso della PresolanaA busy resort pass under the pale walls of the Presolana massif, open all year and popular with motorcyclists.
- 57 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
- 66 kmMaloja PassUnique among Alpine passes for having hairpins on only one side, dropping dramatically from the Engadin plateau into the Val Bregaglia toward Italy.
- 66 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
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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