Arriving in Tradate, a visitor's attention is quickly drawn toward an unexpected passion for the open road. This Lombard town is home to the Fisogni Museum of the Petrol Stations, an eccentric institution that holds a Guinness World Record for the largest collection of vintage fuel pumps on the planet.
Located 15 kilometers from the provincial capital of Varese, this community of 17,729 residents officially became a city by presidential decree in January 1958. Visitors with an interest in mechanical history should also stop by the Frera Motorcycle Museum, cementing the area's reputation as a fascinating detour for vintage transport enthusiasts.
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Next up: Saint Stephen, patron of the town of the Fisogni and Frera museums, Saturday 26 December
Nearest airport: Milano Malpensa, 17 km away
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📅 Every year, on 26 December
Tradate celebrates Saint Stephen on 26 December; the town also hosts the Fisogni Museum and the Frera Motorcycle Museum.
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