| Varese | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Territory | Varese | |
| Altitude | 382 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 54.84 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 81.027 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Varese or Bosini | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0332 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 21100 | |
| Patron | San Vittore il Moro | |
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Varese is a city of Lombardy, capital of the homonymous province.
To know
Varese is a pleasant hilly town located a few kilometers from the Swiss border, with a strong tourist vocation developed already at the beginning of the twentieth century when the creation of rapid connections with Milan, recreational initiatives and accommodation facilities, aimed to place it among the resorts of European appeal.
The characteristic appellation of Garden City derives from the numerous parks and gardens that are located within the municipality, mostly appurtenances of villas built there between the eighteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, first by noble families and more recently by industrialists and representatives of the high bourgeoisie, originating above all from Milan.
How to orient yourself
Varese: full screen map.How to get
By plane
The closest airport is Milan-Malpensa, but there are no direct connections with Varese. You have to take the train to Busto Arsizio, Saronno or Milan and from there take the train to Varese. Milan-Linate and Milan airports can also be convenient Bergamo Orio al Serio.
By car
A8 motorway connects Varese to Milan.
On the train
There are two distinct railway lines that connect Varese to Milan: RFI with connections from Milan Porta Garibaldi and trains that pass from Busto Arsizio and Gallarate, or Ferrovienord trains from Milan Cadorna and that pass through Saronno, directed to Laveno Mombello. Both lines are served by Trenord.
How to get around
By public transport
The public road transport services by road on urban routes and extra-urban bus lines are jointly offered by the Autoservizi G.L.C. SpA, Autolinee Varesine Srl and Baldioli Attilio SpA as the Insubria Public Transport Consortium (C.T.P.I.).
- 1 [link not working]Public Transport Consortium Insubria S.c.a.r.l. (C.T.P.I.), Largo Lanciotto Gigli, Varese, IT 21100, ☎ 39 0332 334347, fax: 39 0332 330720, @[email protected].
http://www.ctpi.it/servizi-urbani/tariffe-area-urbana-varese. The main ticket office is located in Piazzale Trieste in Varese.
Urban bus lines: Varese has urban bus lines that serve the municipal area, marked with alphabetical letters.
- TO Biumo Superiore ↔ Capolago
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line. - B. Sangallo ↔ Corridoni
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line. - C. Sacro Monte ↔ Bizzozero Nabresina
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line. - CF Campo dei Fiori ↔ Sacro Monte
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line. - D. Varese ↔ Azzate
Download the timetable[link not working]. - IS Avigno / Palasport ↔ Bizzozero
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line. - G. Piazzale Trieste ↔ Piazzale Trieste (circular line)
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line. - H. Montello ↔ San Fermo
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line. - L Varese ↔ Bisuschio
Download the timetable[link not working]. - M. Varese ↔ Morosolo
Download the timetable[link not working]. - No. Calcinate del Pesce ↔ Mentasti / Belforte Cemetery
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line. - OR Piazzale Trieste ↔ Corso Moro ↔ Circolo Hospital
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line. - P. Olona ↔ Velate
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line. - Z Bregazzana ↔ Calcinate degli Origoni
Download the timetable, displays the route and stops of the line.
Bus and suburban bus lines: Varese is connected with neighboring countries by means of an extra-urban bus and coach system.
- N05 Varese ↔ Clivio
Download the timetable[link not working]. - N06 Varese ↔ Bisuschio ↔ Cuasso al monte with branch to Ponte Tresa
Download the timetable[link not working]. - N09 Varese ↔ Ganna ↔ Marzio dir. Cunardo
Download the timetable[link not working]. - N10 Varese ↔ Ghirla ↔ Luino
Download the timetable[link not working], download the reduced hours[link not working]. - N13 Varese ↔ Brinzio ↔ Orino ↔ Cuveglio with branches
Download the timetable[link not working]. - N17 / N20 Varese ↔ Angera ↔ Sesto Calende
Download the timetable[link not working], download the reduced hours[link not working]. - N21 Varese ↔ Osmate
Download the timetable[link not working], download the reduced hours[link not working]. - N23 Varese ↔ Varano Borghi - Sesto Calende
Download the timetable[link not working]. - N24 Varese ↔ Azzate ↔ Daverio ↔ Villadosia
Download the timetable[link not working]. - N25 Varese ↔ Arona
Download the timetable[link not working]. - N27 Varese ↔ Castelseprio ↔ Carnago with branches
Download the timetable[link not working].
By taxi
What see
Born in Roman times, Varese enjoys the title of "garden city" thanks to the numerous villas built on the hills surrounding the city.
Also of historical interest are the six gates that in the thirteenth century allowed entry to Varese: the Rezzano gate, the Milan gate, the Regondello gate, the Motta gate, the San Martino gate and the Campagna gate. Motta market, which in the past took place on Mondays and which is one of the most important in the region. Very important for tourism is the funicular that connects Varese with the Sacro Monte.
- Estense Palace (Ducal Palace), 5 Via Luigi Sacco, ☎ 39 0332255111, fax: 39 0332255357, @[email protected]. free.
Mon-Thu 08: 00-12: 30 and 14: 30-16: 50, Fri 08: 00-12: 30. Palazzo Estense, once a court residence in 1882, was acquired by the municipality of Varese and is the seat of the town hall and the civic library. The superb park in French and Italian style is now a public garden.
Mon-Thu 08: 00-12: 30 and 14: 30-16: 50, Fri 08: 00-12: 30. Palazzo Estense, once a court residence in 1882, was acquired by the municipality of Varese and is the seat of the town hall and the civic library. The superb park in French and Italian style is now a public garden.Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
Where stay
Safety
- Provincial Carabinieri Command, Via A. Saffi 55, ☎ 39 0332 4501.
- Local police, Via Sempione 20, ☎ 39 0332 283000.
How to keep in touch
Keep informed
- The Prealpina - Daily newspaper and online newspaper of Varese and its province.
- Franciscan Radio Mission - Radio of Varese, can be listened to as far as Luino, Novara and Milan through the broadcasting of six frequencies.
- Network 55 - Television of Varese and its surroundings, visible in almost all the Lombardy.
Around
Itineraries
- Varese is part of the Road of Flavors of the Varesine Valleys, a route of food and wine tourism promotion, about 150 kilometers long and recognized by the Lombardy Region, which winds through province of Varese on a territory of 56 municipalities, including: Veddasca, Maccagno, Not him, Ponte Tresa, Cunardo, Porto Valtravaglia, Laveno Mombello, Cuveglio, Cassano Valcuvia, Brinzio, Valganna is Arcisate.
