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Cittiglio

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Cittiglio

Cittiglio works well as a base: 5 minutes from Casalzuigno, 25km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).

Cittiglio is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 3,861, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cittiglio 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 Cittiglio to your route.

About Cittiglio

Cittiglio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northwest of Milan and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Varese. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,817 and an area of 11.5 square kilometres (4.4 mi2). The town is

Read more known as the birthplace of Alfredo Binda, a world-class bicycle racer in the 1920s and 1930s. Cittiglio borders the following municipalities: Brenta, Caravate, Castelveccana, Gemonio, Laveno-Mombello. The elite women's professional road bicycle racing event Trofeo Alfredo Binda-Comune di Cittiglio is held annually here.

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Where is Cittiglio located?

Cittiglio is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8959 latitude, 8.6655 longitude.

What is the population of Cittiglio?

Cittiglio has a population of approximately 3,861 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
3,861
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.8959, 8.6655

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 Cittiglio

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Isola Bella

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

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Stresa

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

10 km · about 20 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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

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

15 km · about 30 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Lake Orta

A lesser-known gem west of Lake Maggiore with the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and a tiny island monastery.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta

A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.

23 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Cittiglio

  • Right hereStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 23 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.
  • 35 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 48 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.
  • 63 kmSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.
  • 68 kmNufenen PassThe highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude 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 Cittiglio.

Brenta

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 1,798

Gemonio

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 2,661

Caravate

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 2,530

Sangiano

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 1,536

Casalzuigno

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,185

Azzio

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 764

Laveno

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 8,130

Cocquio

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 3,883

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