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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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Malnate
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Malnate
Malnate works well as a base: 5 minutes from Gazzada Schianno, 22km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Malnate is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 15,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gazzada Schianno, about 4 km away.
Malnate is a comune (municipality) in the province of Varese, in the Italian region of Lombardy. It lies in a mountainous region approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Milan, in the foothills of the Alps near the border between Italy and Switzerland.
Curiosities and historical facts about Malnate can be found in theRead more
book "La Cava", published by Macchione Editore and, starting in 1994, released yearly in December.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Malnate?
Within an hour or so of Malnate: MV Agusta Museum (7 km), Morcote (15 km), Brunate Funicular Viewpoint (17 km), Lake Lugano (Swiss side) (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Malnate?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, San Bernardino Pass and Simplon Pass.
Where is Malnate?
Malnate is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Gazzada Schianno.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,466
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.7938, 8.8810
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 Malnate
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.
15 km · about 30 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.
17 km · about 20 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.
22 km · about 25 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 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.
29 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Malnate
17 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 17 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 29 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 37 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.
- 39 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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