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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Meda
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Meda
Meda works well as a base: 5 minutes from Cesano Maderno, 18km from Brunate Funicular Viewpoint.
Meda is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 23,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cesano Maderno, about 4 km away.
Meda railway station is a railway station in Italy. Located on the Milan–Asso railway, it serves the town of Meda.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Meda?
Within an hour or so of Meda: Autodromo Nazionale Monza (11 km), Monza Circuit Museum (11 km), Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Rush, Ferrari) (11 km), Museo Storico Alfa Romeo (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Meda?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, Passo della Presolana and Passo del Vivione.
Where is Meda?
Meda is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Cesano Maderno.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 22,665
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.6612, 9.1534
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 Meda
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Monza Circuit Museum
Small museum inside the Monza park preserving the history of Italian Grand Prix racing with historic cars and memorabilia.
11 km · about 20 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.
11 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.
14 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Milan
Milan's temple of motorcycle and surf culture with custom bikes, coffee, food, and a vibrant events programme.
19 km · about 20 min drive
museum
The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)
Leonardo da Vinci's iconic mural painting of the Last Supper, housed in the refectory of a Dominican convent in Milan.
22 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)
Italy's largest church and the third-largest in the world, a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece adorned with 3,400 statues and 135 spires.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Meda
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 18 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 40 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.
- 54 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 60 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.
- 73 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
- 79 kmPasso della PresolanaA busy resort pass under the pale walls of the Presolana massif, open all year and popular with motorcyclists.
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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