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Montorfano

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Montorfano

Montorfano works well as a base: 5 minutes from Albavilla, 5km from Brunate Funicular Viewpoint.

Montorfano is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 2,531, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Montorfano 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 Montorfano to your route.

About Montorfano

Montorfano (English: "orphan hill"; Brianzöö: Muntorfan [mũˈtɔrfã]) is a town and comune in the province of Como, part of Lombardy, in northern Italy. It is situated about 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Como, which is at the southern tip of Lake Como, c. 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Milan. It has about 2,500

Read more inhabitants. The main attractions of Montorfano are its own very small lake and the Circolo Golf Villa d'Este, one of the main Italian golf courses which has hosted twelve Italian Opens.

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Where is Montorfano located?

Montorfano is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7864 latitude, 9.1437 longitude.

What is the population of Montorfano?

Montorfano has a population of approximately 2,531 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,531
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.7864, 9.1437

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 Montorfano

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

5 km · about 10 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.

20 km · about 25 min 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.

21 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Bellagio

The pearl of Lake Como, set on a promontory where the lake's two southern arms divide, lined with grand villas and gardens.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Villa Carlotta

A grand 18th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como famous for its botanical gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons, and Canova sculptures.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

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

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Montorfano

  • Right hereBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 27 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.
  • 49 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 57 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.
  • 73 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
  • 79 kmSan Bernardino PassA scenic Swiss Alpine pass at 2,065 meters linking the German-speaking and Italian-speaking regions of Graubünden.

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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