| Varese | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Lombardy |
| Area | 54,84 km² |
| Population | 80 544 hab. () |
| Density | 1 468,71 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 21100 |
| Telephone prefix | 39 0332 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00 Central European Time, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 45 ° 49 ′ 0 ″ N 8 ° 49 ′ 48 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
Varese is a city of Lombardy north ofItaly.
Understand
Varese is a pleasant town located a few kilometers from the Swiss border, with a strong tourist vocation already developed at the beginning of the XXe century thanks to the achievement of rapid connections with Milan.
The city offers a historic center, a breathtaking view of the homonymous lake and the Alps and many possibilities for indoor and outdoor activities. Not far from Milan, Como, Lake Maggiore and the main southern Swiss cities such as Lugano, Locarno and Bellinzona, Varese is an ideal base for visiting other centers and sites in northern Italy and Switzerland.
To go
By plane
The nearest airport is Milano-Malpensa which can be reached by 20 min by car. It is easily reachable by the Malpensa Express.
By car
The highway of the lakes comes directly from Milan. Coming from Switzerland, exit at Mendrisio and drive to Varese through the customs of Stabio-Gaggiolo.
By train
The "Servizio Ferroviario Regionale" connects Varese by train to other major cities of Lombardy (R lines). Services are provided by Trenitalia and by the rail network of Ferrovie North.
Circulate
Varese is small enough to get around on foot, and most of the streets are reserved for pedestrians. Nevertheless, if you want to reach and visit the towns and villages spread across the region, such as the Sacro Monte and S. Ambrogio Olona, we recommend that you use the public transport network, which includes several lines. Some are mainly within city limits (Urbani) and some are Extraurbani (outside city limits). It is best to buy a ticket at kiosks and bars before boarding, otherwise you can buy it on board at the same price of 1,4 € for 90 min. Taxis can be met on main roads or book at telephone number 39 0332 241-800.
To see
Religious architecture
- 1 Basilica of San Vittore – 16th and 17th century church, elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 1925.
- 2 Baptistery of San Giovanni
- 3 Sacred Mount – The Sacred Mountain of Varese is part of the group of Sacred Mountains of Piedmont and Lombardy, which was incorporated into UNESCO on the World Heritage List in 2003.
- 4 Church of Sant'Antonio alla Motta
Secular architecture
- 5 Villa Recalcati – Seat of the provincial government.
- 6 City Ponti
- 7 Villa Mirabello
- 8 Palazzo Estense
- 9 Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza
Eat
Low prices
- 1 Golden Egg Bar Paninoteca Via Carlo Avegno 15,
39 0332 240194 - 2 Crea & Gusta Via Ugo Foscolo 6,, 39 0332 195 3367
Moderate prices
- 3 Osteria di Piazza Litta Piazza Litta 4, 39 0332 289167, e-mail : [email protected]
- 4 Premiata Gnoccheria E Risotteria Via Cattaneo, 1, 39 0332 831717
High prices
- 5 Il Polpo Fritto Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 39 0332 237770, e-mail : [email protected]
- 6 La Perla Via Carrobbio 19, 39 0332 231183, e-mail : info@perlar Ristorante.it
Housing
Low prices
- 1 Hotel Mira Via Giuseppe Vincenzo Walder, 45, 39 0332 286465, e-mail : [email protected]
- 2 Hotel Belforte Viale Belforte 114, 39 0332331600, e-mail : [email protected]
Moderate prices
- 3 Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva Via Giovanni Macchi, 146 Località Schiranna, 39 0332 329300, e-mail : [email protected]
- 4 Hotel Stelvio Via Tonale, 10, 39 0332 152 0040, e-mail : [email protected]
High prices
- 5 Palace Grand Hotel Via Luciano Manara, 11, 39 0332 327100, e-mail : [email protected]
- 6 Art Hotel Varese Via Giuseppe Bertini 3, 39 0332 214000, e-mail : [email protected]
Around
- Lake Maggiore a few kilometers to the west, notably the town of Luino.
- Lugano lake to the north, shared with Switzerland.
- Milan, the regional capital to the south.
