scenic viewpoint
Brunate Funicular Viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
Carimate works well as a base: 5 minutes from Cucciago, 13km from Brunate Funicular Viewpoint.
Carimate is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 2,033, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Carimate 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 Carimate to your route.
Carimate (Brianzöö: Carimaa [kariˈmaː]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Milan and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) south of Como. As of 9 September 2025, it had a population of 4,366 and an area of 5.2 square kilometres (2.0Read more
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The municipality of Carimate contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Cascina Valle-Stazione di Carimate and Montesolaro.
Carimate borders the following municipalities: Cantù, Cermenate, Figino Serenza, Lentate sul Seveso, Novedrate.
Carimate is served by Carimate railway station. One of the landmarks is the hotel and former castle, Castello di Carimate.
Among the local churches is the parish church of San Giorgio e dell'Immacolata Concezione.
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Carimate is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7066 latitude, 9.1075 longitude.
Carimate has a population of approximately 2,033 people, making it a town in Italy.
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scenic viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
13 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
The 'Temple of Speed': one of the oldest and fastest circuits in the world, hosting the Italian Grand Prix since 1922.
17 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Small museum inside the Monza park preserving the history of Italian Grand Prix racing with historic cars and memorabilia.
17 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Beautifully restored museum chronicling Alfa Romeo's racing glory and design mastery across three themed floors at the historic Arese factory.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
26 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Leonardo da Vinci's iconic mural painting of the Last Supper, housed in the refectory of a Dominican convent in Milan.
27 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
One of the oldest churches in Milan, featuring an early Christian octagonal plan and Roman-era colonnade.
28 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
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 30 min drive
April to October
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