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Marnate

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Marnate

Marnate works well as a base: 10 minutes from Gorla Maggiore, 26km from Brunate Funicular Viewpoint.

Marnate is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 7,252, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Marnate 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 Marnate to your route.

About Marnate

Marnate is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 km (19 mi) northwest of Milan and about 20 km (12 mi) south of Varese. As of 31 December 2018, it had a population of 7,936 and an area of 4.8 km2 (1.9 sq mi). The municipality of Marnate contains the frazione

Read more (subdivision) Nizzolina. Marnate borders the following municipalities: Castellanza, Gorla Minore, Olgiate Olona, Rescaldina. One of the main place in Marnate is called Marnate's Bunker which is a military monument of II World War.

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Where is Marnate located?

Marnate is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.6285 latitude, 8.9092 longitude.

What is the population of Marnate?

Marnate has a population of approximately 7,252 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
7,252
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.6285, 8.9092

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 Marnate

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

17 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.

21 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.

26 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Deus Ex Machina Milan

Milan's temple of motorcycle and surf culture with custom bikes, coffee, food, and a vibrant events programme.

28 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology

Italy's largest science museum, housed in a Milan monastery, with halls of vintage vehicles, locomotives, aircraft, the submarine Toti and machines built from Leonardo's drawings.

28 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Marnate

  • 26 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 41 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 43 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.
  • 51 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Marnate.

Gorla Minore

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 8,324

Castellanza

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 14,223

Olgiate Olona

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 12,215

Solbiate Olona

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 5,380

Rescaldina

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 14,211

Legnano

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 57,589

Gorla Maggiore

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 5,043

Busto Arsizio

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 83,405

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