Germignaga | ||
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State | Italy | |
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Region | Lombardy | |
Territory | Varese | |
Altitude | 204 m a.s.l. | |
Surface | 6.17 km² | |
Inhabitants | 3.936 (2017) | |
Name inhabitants | germignaghesi | |
Prefix tel | 39 0332 | |
POSTAL CODE | 21010 | |
Time zone | UTC 1 | |
Patron | St. John Baptist | |
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Germignaga is a city of Lombardy.
To know
Geographical notes
Germignaga is a city in the province of Varese, through which the Margorabbia River flows, originating from the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore.
When to go
There is a temperate climate with cold and wet winters and hot summers. Precipitation is rich. Given the temperatures, it is preferable to visit the city in the months from April to early July. Average annual rainfall: between 1800 and 2500 mm.
Background
Traces of the Romans are found among the earliest sources. The name "Germignaga" appears for the first time in a deed of sale dated September 807.
How to orient yourself
How to get
By plane
The nearest airport is Milan-Malpensa. Later you can enter the province of Varese via the A8 motorway.
By car
- There
SP69 connects Sesto Calende in Germignaga (passes by Ispra is Laveno Mombello).
- There
SS394 connects Cuveglio with Zenna (Swiss border) and passes through the border between Not him and Germignaga.
You can take advantage of the ferries of Lake Maggiore that arrive at the nearest pier (Not him). For ferry timetables see the following site: Lake Maggiore navigation.
On the train
The nearest station is located at Not him and you can get there through from Germignaga through the SS394
- S30 Line (Bellinzona-Cadenazzo-Gallarate).
- To arrive from Milan you can use the line Milan-Gallarate then go to the line Gallarate-Not him.
How to get around
By public transport
The country has a direct bus system from Varesine bus lines
By bike
Along the Margorabbia River there is a cycle path that advances for several km with a couple of stops.
TO Cassano Valcuvia the route is divided into two branches:
- A door to Cuveglio
- The other pours The vein, until the Lugano lake
In this map you can see the entire route of the track: Click here
What see
- 1 War Memorial, Piazza XX Settembre.
- 2 Parish of San Giovanni, Via S. Giovanni, 2.
- 3 Parish of San Giovanni Battista, Via Enrico Toti, 1, ☎ 39 0332 531720.
- 4 Colony Heliotherapy, Via Bodmer, 20.
Events and parties
- Good Friday procession.
Good Friday.
- The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
First Sunday of October.
- If brusa ul vecc.
December 31st.
- Christmas markets.
In December.
- Christmas concert.
At Christmas.
- Christmas greetings from "San Carlit".
December 18.
What to do
- 1 Bicycle lane.
- 2 Boschetto Park.
- 3 The Fontanelle Park.
- 4 Park 1st May.
Shopping
- 1 Germignaga Sport, Piazza XX Settembre, 37, ☎ 39 0332 510111.
Mon 14: 30-19: 15, Tue-Sat 08: 30-12: 30 and 14: 30-19: 15. Shop that fixes or sells bicycles.
- 2 Unieuro, Via Alessandro Volta, 59, ☎ 39 0332 535942.
Mon 15: 00-19: 30, Tue-Fri 09: 30-12: 30 and 15: 00-19: 30, Sat 09: 30-12: 30 and 14: 30-19: 30, Sun 10: 00- 12:30 and 15: 00-19: 00.
- 3 Carrefour, Viale Flavio Fornara, 5, ☎800 650 650.
Always open.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Kebab K2 Pizzeria, Via F. Huber, 7, ☎ 39 329 442 9445.
Mon-Sun 11: 00-23: 00.
- 2 Pizzeria il Boschetto, Via Mameli, 14, ☎ 39 0332 510134.
15/50 €.
12: 00-15: 00 and 18: 30-23: 00.
- Titty ice cream parlor, Piazza Venti Settembre, 46.
2,50€. Pastry and ice cream parlor
- Sugar and coffee, Via Dei Mille 9, ☎ 39 332 083 0122.
- Le Fontanelle Beach Bar, Via Bodmer, ☎ 39 346 670 3066.
- Pizza in piza, Piazza Venti September 19, ☎ 39 347 511 2314.
Average prices
- 3 Il Boschetto restaurant and pizzeria, Via Goffredo Mameli, 14, ☎ 39 0332 510134.
Wed-Mon 12: 00-15: 00 and 18: 30-23: 00.
- 4 Novecento restaurant, Piazza XX Settembre, 27, ☎ 39 0332 531050.
Tue-Sun 12: 00-14: 30 and 18: 30-22: 00.
- 5 Sunflower Bar By Leone Rosaria, Piazza XX Settembre, 1, ☎ 39 0332 544063.
- 6 The Rotonda, Piazza XX Settembre, 7, ☎ 39 0332 579419.
- 7 Baretto, Via Vittorio Veneto, 1.
Mon-Sun 07: 00-22: 00.
High prices
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Germignaga camper parking area, Via Bodmer 41 / A, ☎ 39 3246958055, @[email protected]. A few meters from the lake, water loading, electrical connection, lighting, drainage, video surveillance.
Average prices
- 2 [link not working]Residence 2 Laghi, Via San Giovanni, 19, ☎ 41 79 413 67 80. Outdoor swimming pool, paid Wi-Fi, parking, pets allowed.
- 3 Residence Lagobello, 21 Bodmer Street. Swimming pool, Wi-Fi, parking, terrace.
- 4 Studio apartment in Germignaga, Via ai Ronchi, ☎ 45 39 14 35 55. Swimming pool, parking, internet, kitchen.
- 5 Panorama Residence, Via F.lli Rosselli, 20. Wi-Fi, parking, kitchen, lake and mountain views.
- 6 Sweet Dreams, Via Don Sturzo 12. Parking, kitchen, bathroom, pets allowed, garden.
- 7 Graziella 2, Via Grazia Deledda, 9. Parking, Wi-Fi, kitchen, animal bathrooms.
- 8 Cannero House, Via ai Ronchi, 28. Parking, internet, kitchen, bathroom, city view.
- 9 Villa Tusculum, Via ai Ronchi, 49, I. Bathroom, kitchen, Wi-Fi, cleaning service.
- 10 Steffi, Via Carducci 12. Parking, Wi-Fi, kitchen, bathroom, garden.
Safety
- 1 Firemen, Via Don Folli, 2, ☎ 39 0332 533444.
How to keep in touch
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Other projects
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