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Arosio

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Arosio

Arosio works well as a base: 5 minutes from Lurago d'Erba, 14km from Brunate Funicular Viewpoint.

Arosio is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 4,960, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arosio sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arosio to your route.

About Arosio

Arosio (Brianzöö: Aroeus; locally Roeus) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Milan and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Como. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,521 and an area of 2.7 square kilometres (1.0

Read more mi2). Arosio borders the following municipalities: Carugo, Giussano, Inverigo. Arosio is a valuable town in Brianza a geographical area at the foot of the Alps, and is a part of the Parco della Valle del Lambro. It is crossed by two important roads named Nuova Vallassina and Novedratese The town hosted the Institute for Invalids where Don Carlo Gnocchi founded the Federation for Mutilated Children, in 1952 began the Juvenile Foundation, today known as the Don Carlo Gnocchi – ONLUS Foundation. The bird observatory Osservatorio Ornitologico di Arosio was established in 1710. It has a museum. The municipality also gives rise to the surname Arosio, very common in Brianza

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Where is Arosio located?

Arosio is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7193 latitude, 9.2082 longitude.

What is the population of Arosio?

Arosio has a population of approximately 4,960 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
4,960
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.7193, 9.2082

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Arosio

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

12 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Monza Circuit Museum

Small museum inside the Monza park preserving the history of Italian Grand Prix racing with historic cars and memorabilia.

12 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.

14 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 25 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 35 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore

One of the oldest churches in Milan, featuring an early Christian octagonal plan and Roman-era colonnade.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Arosio

  • Right hereBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 33 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.
  • 56 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 63 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.
  • 68 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arosio.

Carugo

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 5,466

Giussano

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 25,916

Inverigo

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 8,475

Briosco

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 2,906

Brenna

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 1,422

Mariano Comense

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 22,643

Lurago d'Erba

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 4,892

Verano Brianza

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 9,021

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