scenic viewpoint
Brunate Funicular Viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Tavernerio
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Tavernerio
Tavernerio works well as a base: 5 minutes from Capiago-Intimiano-Olmeda, 4km from Brunate Funicular Viewpoint.
Tavernerio is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 5,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Capiago-Intimiano-Olmeda, about 4 km away.
Tavernerio (Comasco: Tavarnee [taʋarˈneː]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Milan and about 6 kilometres (4 mi) east of Como.
Tavernerio borders the following municipalities: Albese con Cassano, Como, Faggeto Lario, Lipomo,Read more
Montorfano, Torno.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tavernerio?
Within an hour or so of Tavernerio: Brunate Funicular Viewpoint (4 km), Moto Guzzi Museum (19 km), Villa del Balbianello (19 km), Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como (Casino Royale) (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Tavernerio?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, Passo della Presolana and San Bernardino Pass.
Where is Tavernerio?
Tavernerio is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Capiago-Intimiano-Olmeda.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,569
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.8007, 9.1405
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 Tavernerio
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Moto Guzzi Museum
The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
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
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
landmark
Villa Carlotta
A grand 18th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como famous for its botanical gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons, and Canova sculptures.
22 km · about 25 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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Bellagio
The pearl of Lake Como, set on a promontory where the lake's two southern arms divide, lined with grand villas and gardens.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Tavernerio
17 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- Right hereBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 26 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.
- 48 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 57 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.
- 74 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
- 75 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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