What to see in the area

Discover all the attractions in Tradate and its surroundings! Here’s what to see!

Villa Castiglioni Fisogni is located a short distance from Varese and Switzerland, and is well connected to Milan thanks to the train station (8 minutes walk from the Villa), regularly served by the Milan Cadorna station.

In Tradate:

Frera Motorcycle Museum

Collection dedicated to the historic motorcycle manufacturer from Tradate. Via Zara, 37.

Villa Centenari Garden

Elegant park attached to this historic villa in Tradate. Via Giacomo Galli, 55.

Tradate and Appiano Gentile Pinewood Park

A large green area with various paths and itineraries, including the “Path of Magic”, populated by sculptures of gnomes, goblins and sprites.

In the vicinity:

Torba Monastery

Ancient monastery managed by FAI part of the route part of the serial site “Longobards in Italy: places of power”. Via Stazione, 2, Gornate Olona.

Monastery of Santa Maria dell’Assunta of Cairate

Ancient building constructed in 737 and remodeled over the centuries. Via Pontida, Cairate.

Village of Castiglione Olona

Suggestive ancient town that takes its name from the Castiglioni family, with some museums.

MAP-Museum of Plastic Art

Museum of modern art with plastic materials. Via Roma, 29, Castiglione Olona

MAGA Museum

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Via Egidio de Magri, 1, Gallarate

Volandia, Park and Museum of Flight

Large museum next to Malpensa airport, which exhibits aircraft, cars and materials dedicated to flight and transport. Via per Tornavento, 15, Somma Lombardo.

Alfa Romeo Fratelli Cozzi's Museum

Private collection that includes every Alfa Romeo produced since 1950. Viale Pietro Toselli, 46, Legnano.

Museum of Textiles and Industrial Tradition of Busto Arsizio

Museum dedicated to the textile industry. Via Alessandro Volta, 6, Busto Arsizio.

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art at Masnago Castle

A corner of the Middle Ages, which hosts an important collection of modern and contemporary art. Via Cola di Rienzo, 40, Varese.

MILS- Museum of Industry and Work of Saronno

Museum dedicated to the industrial history of Saronno. Via Don Griffanti, 6, Saronno.