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Castiglione Olona

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Castiglione Olona

Castiglione Olona works well as a base: 5 minutes from Caronno Varesino, 29km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).

Castiglione Olona is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 7,119, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castiglione Olona 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 Castiglione Olona to your route.

About Castiglione Olona

Castiglione Olona is a town and comune in the province of Varese, in Lombardy. As of 31 December 2015, it has a population of 7,753 inhabitants. The area of the town with the greatest tourist attractions is the historic center. The entrance to the historic center is through two gates in the ancient medieval walls,

Read more both on the street Via Roma: the Western Gate, for the people arriving from the medieval bridge over the Olona River, and the Eastern Gate, for those arriving from the modern part of the town.

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Where is Castiglione Olona located?

Castiglione Olona is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7526 latitude, 8.8728 longitude.

What is the population of Castiglione Olona?

Castiglione Olona has a population of approximately 7,119 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
7,119
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.7526, 8.8728

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 Castiglione Olona

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.

8 km · about 15 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

19 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Stresa

An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.

30 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.

30 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Isola Bella

A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Castiglione Olona

  • 19 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 30 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 36 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.
  • 42 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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