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Melano

Melano is a town in Distretto di Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland of about 1,133 people. Within 50 km by road there are 259 places to visit: 94 churches, 58 forts & heritage and 52 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Santuario della Madonna del Castelletto, Museo Dei Fossili del Monte San Giorgio and Chiesa di San Silvestro.

45.9220° N, 8.9843° EPop. 1,133

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Within 30 km138 places
Within 50 km259
Must-see259
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Melano

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:56 pm

37 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Melano
  2. Monte Sighignolaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. SwissMiniaturmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abatechurch · 30 min
  5. Museo Dei Fossili del Monte San Giorgiomuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Valle di Muggioviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Melano
Today’s loopMelanoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Melano?

Santuario della Madonna del Castelletto (church, about 1 km), Museo Dei Fossili del Monte San Giorgio (museum, about 5 km), Chiesa di San Silvestro (church, about 5 km), SwissMiniatur (museum, about 5 km), Chiesa Dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta (church, about 6 km), Parco Archeologico Tremona Castello (heritage site, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Melano?

259 places on Spotwander: 94 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Melano?

Santuario della Madonna del Castelletto, about 1 km by road; Chiesa di San Silvestro (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Melano?

Parco Archeologico Tremona Castello, about 6 km by road; Castello di Morcote (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Melano?

Start in Melano, visit Monte Sighignola, then SwissMiniatur, then Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate, then Museo Dei Fossili del Monte San Giorgio, then Valle di Muggio, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.