Museo del Ghisallo

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Madonna del Ghisallo Cycling Museum
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Museo del Ghisallo
Established14 October 2006 (2006-10-14)
LocationMagreglio, Italy
Type Bicycle museum

The Museo del Ghisallo is a bicycle museum located in Magreglio, Italy. The museum showcases a rich collection of cycling memorabilia, including bicycles, jerseys and artefacts from the history of cycling. [1] Adjacent to the museum is the Madonna del Ghisallo chapel, which has long been a symbolic place for cyclists. [2]

Items from famous riders like Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, Eddy Merckx, and Marco Pantani are displayed. It celebrates the sport’s evolution, highlighting historic races, technology advancements and the role of cycling in Italian culture.

References

  1. "THROWBACK THURSDAY, 2011: INSIDE THE HALLOWED GROUND OF MADONNA DEL GHISALLO". Road Bike Action. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
  2. "Museo del Ciclismo | Lake Como, The Italian Lakes | Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2025-02-26.

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