Bergamo district, Lombardy, Italy
Places to visit near Madone
Madone is a town in Bergamo district, Lombardy, Italy, home to about 3,919 people. Within 50 km by road there are 238 places to visit — 84 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 29 museums and 29 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Basilica di Santa Giulia (2 km), Museo Permanente del Presepio (3 km) and Chiesa Dei Santi Fermo e Rustico in Bedesco (4 km).

Madone at a glance
- Location
- Bergamo district, Lombardy, Italy
- Population
- about 3,919
- Coordinates
- 45.6503° N, 9.5502° E
- Places within 50 km
- 238 (238 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Madone
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Madone: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Basilica di Santa GiuliaForts · BergamoMust-see
- Museo Permanente del PresepioMuseums · BergamoMust-see
- Chiesa Dei Santi Fermo e Rustico in BedescoChurches · BergamoMust-see
- Castello Visconteo di Trezzo sull'AddaForts · MilanMust-see
- Santuario della Divina Maternità di MariaOther · MilanMust-see
- Parco Adda NordWildlife · Monza and BrianzaMust-see
- SallianenseForts · MilanMust-see
- Chiesa Parrocchiale San Giorgio MartireChurches · Monza and BrianzaMust-see
- Chiesa di San Michele ArcangeloChurches · BergamoMust-see
- Parco Faunistico le CornelleParks · BergamoMust-see
- Chiesa di San Giovanni EvangelistaChurches · BergamoMust-see
- Chiesa Dei Santi Ambrogio e CarloChurches · Monza and BrianzaMust-see
More places near Madone
- Valle di Astino · viewpoint · Bergamo · ~12 km · Must-see
- Monastero di Astino · Buddhist site · Bergamo · ~12 km · Must-see
- Abbazia di Pontida · church · Bergamo · ~12 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Sant'Alessandro in Colonna · church · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Castello di San Vigilio · fort · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Convento e Chiostro Delle Suore Benedettine · church · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Museo Donizettiano · museum · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Templetto Santa Croce · church · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Medolago · fort · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore · church · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Torre Dei Caduti · fort · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Cappella Colleoni · church · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
Things to see near Madone, by type
Churches near Madone
84 churches within 100 km of Madone. The closest is Chiesa Dei Santi Fermo e Rustico in Bedesco (4 km). Best time: year-round.
- Chiesa Dei Santi Fermo e Rustico in Bedesco · church · Bergamo · ~4 km · Must-see
- Chiesa Parrocchiale San Giorgio Martire · church · Monza and Brianza · ~8 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo · church · Bergamo · ~8 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista · church · Bergamo · ~10 km · Must-see
- Chiesa Dei Santi Ambrogio e Carlo · church · Monza and Brianza · ~11 km · Must-see
- Abbazia di Pontida · church · Bergamo · ~12 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Madone
65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Madone. The closest is Basilica di Santa Giulia (2 km). Best time: october to february.
- Basilica di Santa Giulia · fort · Bergamo · ~2 km · Must-see
- Castello Visconteo di Trezzo sull'Adda · fort · Milan · ~6 km · Must-see
- Sallianense · fort · Milan · ~8 km · Must-see
- Castello di San Vigilio · fort · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Medolago · fort · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Torre Dei Caduti · fort · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
Museums near Madone
29 museums within 100 km of Madone. The closest is Museo Permanente del Presepio (3 km). Best time: year-round.
- Museo Permanente del Presepio · museum · Bergamo · ~3 km · Must-see
- Museo Donizettiano · museum · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Palazzo del Podestà, Museo del Cinquecento · museum · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Monastero Matris Domini · museum · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Fondazione Museo di Palazzo Moroni · museum · Bergamo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Galleria D'arte Thomas Brambilla · museum · Bergamo · ~14 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Madone
29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Madone. The closest is Valle di Astino (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Valle di Astino · viewpoint · Bergamo · ~12 km · Must-see
- Maresana · viewpoint · Bergamo · ~16 km · Must-see
- Monte Linzone · viewpoint · Bergamo · ~18 km · Must-see
- Monte Tesoro · viewpoint · Bergamo · ~21 km · Must-see
- Sasso del Guidino · viewpoint · Monza and Brianza · ~28 km · Must-see
- Monte Magnodeno · viewpoint · Lecco · ~28 km · Must-see
Parks near Madone
14 parks within 100 km of Madone. The closest is Parco Faunistico le Cornelle (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Parco Faunistico le Cornelle · park · Bergamo · ~10 km · Must-see
- Parco del Roccolo · park · Bergamo · ~19 km · Must-see
- Parco della Preistoria · park · Cremona · ~26 km · Must-see
- Parco Cava Increa · park · Monza and Brianza · ~27 km · Must-see
- Royal Gardens · park · Monza and Brianza · ~28 km · Must-see
- Parco di Villa Fiorita · park · Monza and Brianza · ~28 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Madone
10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Madone. The closest is Parco Adda Nord (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Parco Adda Nord · sanctuary · Monza and Brianza · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lago di Sartirana · sanctuary · Lecco · ~15 km · Must-see
- Parco Dei Colli di Bergamo · sanctuary · Bergamo · ~16 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Fontanile Brancaleone · sanctuary · Bergamo · ~21 km · Must-see
- Monza Park · sanctuary · Monza and Brianza · ~26 km · Must-see
- Parco Naturale del Monte Barro · sanctuary · Lecco · ~30 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Madone
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.
- Start in Madone
- 2 km Basilica di Santa Giulia · heritage site, Bergamo
- 2 km Museo Permanente del Presepio · museum, Bergamo
- 6 km Chiesa Dei Santi Fermo e Rustico in Bedesco · church, Bergamo
- 2 km Castello Visconteo di Trezzo sull'Adda · heritage site, Milan
- 7 km Parco Adda Nord · nature spot, Monza and Brianza
- 8 km Back to Madone
Plan a longer trip from Madone — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Madone
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How to reach Madone
All places near Madone by distance
Within 15 km of Madone
- Cittadella · fort · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Monumento al Partigiano · fort · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Duomo di Bergamo · church · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Palazzo del Podestà, Museo del Cinquecento · museum · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena · church · Monza and Brianza · ~13 km · Must-see
- Monastero Matris Domini · museum · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Gaetano Donizetti · fort · Bergamo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Rocca · fort · Bergamo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Basilica Autarena · church · Bergamo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Fondazione Museo di Palazzo Moroni · museum · Bergamo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Santuario della Madonna del Bosco · church · Lecco · ~14 km · Must-see
- Galleria D'arte Thomas Brambilla · museum · Bergamo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Museo Adriano Bernareggi · museum · Bergamo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Bartolomeo · church · Bergamo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Lago di Sartirana · sanctuary · Lecco · ~15 km · Must-see
- Chiesa della Santissima Trinità · church · Bergamo · ~15 km · Must-see
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Parco Dei Colli di Bergamo · sanctuary · Bergamo · ~16 km · Must-see
- Rocca Viscontea · fort · Bergamo · ~16 km · Must-see
- Chiesa San Zenone · church · Milan · ~16 km · Must-see
- Maresana · viewpoint · Bergamo · ~16 km · Must-see
- Castello Visconteo · museum · Milan · ~18 km · Must-see
- Monte Linzone · viewpoint · Bergamo · ~18 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santo Stefano · church · Monza and Brianza · ~18 km · Must-see
- Santuario della Beata Vergine del Rosario · church · Monza and Brianza · ~18 km · Must-see
- Must · museum · Monza and Brianza · ~18 km · Must-see
- Museo Civico Ernesto e Teresa della Torre · museum · Bergamo · ~18 km · Must-see
- Basilica di San Martino e Santa Maria Assunta · church · Bergamo · ~18 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Margherita · church · Bergamo · ~18 km · Must-see
- Parco del Roccolo · park · Bergamo · ~19 km · Must-see
- Villa Gallarati Scotti · fort · Monza and Brianza · ~20 km · Must-see
- Castello di Pagazzano · fort · Bergamo · ~20 km · Must-see
- Ferrovia della Valle Brembana · fort · Bergamo · ~21 km · Must-see
- Castello di Malpaga · fort · Bergamo · ~21 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Fontanile Brancaleone · sanctuary · Bergamo · ~21 km · Must-see
- Monte Tesoro · viewpoint · Bergamo · ~21 km · Must-see
- Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Eustorgio · church · Monza and Brianza · ~22 km · Must-see
- Villa Borromeo d'Adda · fort · Monza and Brianza · ~23 km · Must-see
- Monastero della Beata Vergine del Lavello · fort · Lecco · ~23 km · Must-see
- Oratorio di San Domenico · church · Lecco · ~23 km · Must-see
- Villa Sioli Legnani · attraction · Milan · ~23 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Giorgio · church · Bergamo · ~23 km · Must-see
- Castello Camozzi Vertova · fort · Bergamo · ~23 km · Must-see
- Monastero di San Bernardino · church · Bergamo · ~24 km · Must-see
- Museo Navale Ottorino Zibetti · museum · Bergamo · ~24 km · Must-see
- Chiesa Parrocchiale Dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio · church · Bergamo · ~25 km · Must-see
- Basilica della Madonna del Fonte di Caravaggio · church · Bergamo · ~25 km · Must-see
- Parco della Preistoria · park · Cremona · ~26 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Girolamo Emiliani · church · Lecco · ~26 km · Must-see
- Monza Park · sanctuary · Monza and Brianza · ~26 km · Must-see
- Villa Mirabello · fort · Monza and Brianza · ~27 km · Must-see
- Rocca Viscontea · fort · Bergamo · ~27 km · Must-see
- Cappella di Santa Margherita · church · Monza and Brianza · ~27 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta · church · Bergamo · ~27 km · Must-see
- Parco Cava Increa · park · Monza and Brianza · ~27 km · Must-see
- Santuario della Madonna della Forcella (B.V. della Neve) · church · Bergamo · ~27 km · Must-see
- Villa Alari · fort · Milan · ~27 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 84 | 84 | Chiesa Dei Santi Fermo e Rustico in Bedesco (4 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 65 | 65 | Basilica di Santa Giulia (2 km) |
| Museums | 29 | 29 | Museo Permanente del Presepio (3 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 29 | 29 | Valle di Astino (12 km) |
| Parks | 14 | 14 | Parco Faunistico le Cornelle (10 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 10 | 10 | Parco Adda Nord (8 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 3 | Santuario della Divina Maternità di Maria (7 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Monastero di Astino (12 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Moschea al-Rahmàn (36 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | Buco del Piombo (42 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 1 | Isola (42 km) |
Madone: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Madone?
Basilica di Santa Giulia (heritage site, about 2 km), Museo Permanente del Presepio (museum, about 3 km), Chiesa Dei Santi Fermo e Rustico in Bedesco (church, about 4 km), Castello Visconteo di Trezzo sull'Adda (heritage site, about 6 km), Santuario della Divina Maternità di Maria (attraction, about 7 km), Parco Adda Nord (nature spot, about 8 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Madone?
238 places on Spotwander: 84 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 29 museums, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 parks.
Which is the nearest church to Madone?
Chiesa Dei Santi Fermo e Rustico in Bedesco, about 4 km by road; Chiesa Parrocchiale San Giorgio Martire (8 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Madone?
Basilica di Santa Giulia, about 2 km by road; Castello Visconteo di Trezzo sull'Adda (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Madone?
Museo Permanente del Presepio, about 3 km by road; Museo Donizettiano (13 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Madone?
Start in Madone, visit Basilica di Santa Giulia, then Museo Permanente del Presepio, then Chiesa Dei Santi Fermo e Rustico in Bedesco, then Castello Visconteo di Trezzo sull'Adda, then Parco Adda Nord, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Madone?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Madone’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Madone on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.