Merate, Municipality in Province of Lecco, Italy
Located in the Lombardy region at 292 meters above sea level, Merate extends across 11 square kilometers with a population of 14,872 residents.
The first documented mention of Merate, then called Melatum, dates back to the 4th century, with its name possibly derived from Greek terms.
The Palazzo Prinetti, constructed in the 18th century, features a cylindrical tower and stands as a central architectural element in Merate's heritage.
The municipality provides administrative services at Piazza degli Eroi 3, with a dedicated phone prefix +39 039 and postal code 23807.
The astronomical observatory, established in 1926, continues scientific research and educational programs in collaboration with Milan University.
Location: Province of Lecco
Capital city: Merate
Elevation above the sea: 292 m
Shares border with: Cernusco Lombardone, Imbersago, Olgiate Molgora, Robbiate, Calco, Osnago, Ronco Briantino, Montevecchia
Website: http://comune.merate.lc.it
GPS coordinates: 45.70004,9.42425
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
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