Lago di Monate

#429 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lago di Monate is a lake in the Province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy. At an elevation of 266 m, its surface area is 2.5 km². The municipalities bordering the Lake are Cadrezzate, Comabbio, Osmate and Travedona-Monate. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.97 mi²Elevation: 873 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°47'45"N, 8°39'46"E

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Lago di Monate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rocca Borromeo di Angera, Lake Varese, Lago di Comabbio, Madonna della Riva.

4.6 miW
Historical place, View point, Forts and castles
Rocca Borromeo di Angera, Angera
119 min walk • Perched on a hill overlooking the southern shores of Lake Maggiore, the Rocca Borromeo di Angera is a majestic castle that offers visitors a window into Italy's rich history. This well-preserved medieval fortress in the town of Angera provides a stunning vantage point...
4 miE
Glacial lake for rowing and canoeing
Lake Varese
102 min walk • Varese Lake is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, in the north of Italy. It has an area of 14.5 km², a medium depth of 11 m, and a maximum depth of 23 m.
2.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Comabbio, Comabbio
66 min walk • Lago di Comabbio is a lake in the Province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy. At an elevation of 243 m, its surface area is 3.4 km². Once it was part of the Lake of Varese, but now the two lakes are connected just by an artificial channel, which is even one of its greatest emissaries.
4.7 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Madonna della Riva, Angera
119 min walk • On Angera's lakefront, closing off Piazza Garibaldi in front of the Austrian harbor, stands the shrine of the Madonna della Riva, built following a miracle that occurred, according to tradition, on June 27, 1657, and has become a center of Marian...
4.6 miN
45°51'36"N • 8°41'19"E
Centro Commerciale Cocquio, Cocquio-Trevisago
118 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
4.8 miS
45°43'48"N • 8°37'59"E
Abbazia di San Donato, Sesto Calende
122 min walk • Church
4.9 miNE
45°50'17"N • 8°44'44"E
Parco di Villa Tatti, Comerio
126 min walk • Concerts and shows, Architecture, Garden
4.1 miNE
Locality
Gavirate
106 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Gavirate is the Sacro Monte di Varese, a UNESCO World Heritage site that boasts a collection of 14 chapels adorned with beautiful frescoes and sculptures. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the winding paths of the sacred...
4.2 miW
Locality
Ranco
108 min walk • One of the main attractions in Ranco is its beautiful waterfront promenade, where visitors can stroll along the lake, take in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains, and relax at one of the many lakeside cafes. The town's marina is also a popular spot, with...
4.4 miSW
Sailing, Marina
Angera - Isola Partegora, Angera
114 min walk • Isolino Partegora is an islet situated at the centre of the gulf of Angera on Lago Maggiore, the only island on the lake to fall within the Italian region Lombardy.
5.4 miNW
Locality
Belgirate
137 min walk • One of the main attractions in Belgirate is the historic Church of San Giovanni Battista, a Romanesque church dating back to the 12th century. The church's elegant architecture and beautiful frescoes make it a must-see for history and art enthusiasts.