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Villa Guardia

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Villa Guardia

Villa Guardia works well as a base: 26km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).

Villa Guardia is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 7,483, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Villa Guardia 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 Villa Guardia to your route.

About Villa Guardia

Villa Guardia (Brianzöö: [ˈʋila ˈɡwaːrdja]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Milan and about 6 kilometres (4 mi) southwest of Como. Villa Guardia borders the following municipalities: Bulgarograsso, Cassina Rizzardi,

Read more Colverde, Grandate, Luisago, Lurate Caccivio, Montano Lucino.

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Villa Guardia offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Villa Guardia located?

Villa Guardia is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7751 latitude, 9.0232 longitude.

What is the population of Villa Guardia?

Villa Guardia has a population of approximately 7,483 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
7,483
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.7751, 9.0232

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 Villa Guardia

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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

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

18 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Villa Guardia

  • Right hereBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 33 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.
  • 40 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 48 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.

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 Villa Guardia.

Luisago

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 2,677

Montano Lucino

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 4,296

Lucino

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 2,441

Lurate Caccivio

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 9,776

Montano

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 1,883

Grandate

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 2,705

Cassina Rizzardi

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 2,565

Gironico al Piano

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 1,760

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