Location: Province of Varese
Top Things to do in Province of Varese
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Province of Varese, Lombardy
The province of Varese (Italian: provincia di Varese) is a province in the Lombardy region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Varese (population of 80,857 inhabitants), but its largest city is Busto Arsizio. The headquarters of the AgustaWestland, the company merged into Leonardo since 2016, the world's largest producer of helicopters, is based in Samarate, a comune of the province. As of 2015, it has a population of 889,410 inhabitants over an area of 1,198.11 square kilometres (462.59 sq mi). The provincial president is Nicola Gunnar Vincenzi.
Restaurants in Province of Varese
1. Santuary of Our Lady of Miracles
2. Casa Museo Lodovico Pogliaghi
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5.0 based on 108 reviews
3. Museo Fisogni
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
Open on appointment only. The most complete in the world (certified Guinness World Record) about the service station. A unique place for classic car lovers and motorcycle meetings.
Reviewed By 624clarissam - Bromley, United Kingdom
I have recently visited Museo Fisogni and I was in awe. It's a vast private collection of gas station pumps and road signs, it is very variegated and we'll put together. Gas pumps don't sound very glamorous, but old ones are very colourful and we'll designed. I recommend it if they are in Northern Italy lakes' area.
4. Museo Castiglioni
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5.0 based on 102 reviews
ATTENTION The Castiglioni Museum will be closed from July 30th to August 30th. We are waiting for you in September, even with the first edition of VARESE ARCHEOFILM, from 6 to 9 September at the Giardini Estensi. A fascinating journey between archeology and ethnology, from desert to savannah, between myth and reality. An unforgettable experience through unique finds.
5. Castiglione Olona
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy
The ancient village was born more than 1000 years ago around the hill where used to be the castle ( today you can admire the Collegiata ), at the foot of the hill the river Olona flows. The origin of the town can be found during Romans. The village we can admire today is a creation of the Cardinal Brada Castiglione (1350-1443) who rebuild the village tanks to architects, sculptors and painters coming from Florence. Many frescoes was done by Masolino da Panicale
6. Villa e Collezione Panza
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4.5 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By gregoryscat - Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Good parking. Little coffee shop. Larger restaurant (which we didn't try). Small shop. We saw the temporary Sean Scully exhibition which was thoroughly enjoyable with lots of space in which to display the a huge collection of work. Enjoyed some of rest of collection too. Views onto garden were lovely. Unfortunately raining so unable to enjoy the outside space which looked really special. Worth the visit.
7. Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese
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4.5 based on 1,722 reviews
The Sacro Monte of Varese Unesco, is far few kilometers from the city. It consists of the Holy Road and the Sanctuary. The Holy Road with its 14 chapels, rise the mountain up to the little village of Santa Maria del Monte and it ends with the Sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin. The rise is 2 kilometers along on a pebbly path, and every chapel represents one of the Mystery of Jesus’s life. You can find at the mountaintop the Sanctuary, the Cloister of Monache Romite Ambrosiane, The Museo Baroffio e del Santuario, the Casa Museo Lodovico Pogliaghi, the permanent natity scene, and different restaurants, bar, pizzeria, hotels and b&b. Don't miss the Emporio, a Multifunctional shop where visitors can find touristic informations.
Reviewed By 26paulaw
We spent a morning hiking part of the trail, in each direction, from the station of the tram. The views were incredible and the little stores were charming. The cathedral/monastery was amazing. We were with all of our adult children and grand children. Everyone enjoyed the spectacular views. It was a cold winter day but the sun was out and the hiking kept us warm. I wish that we could have spent more time there but we had to leave after about three hours.
8. Palazzo e Giardini Estensi
9. Eremo di S. Caterina del Sasso
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4.5 based on 1,193 reviews
Leggiuno
Reviewed By StefanoE863 - Lugano, Switzerland
Amazingly hanging on a cliff over viewing the lake, full of spirituality and peace. Almost a thousand year old.. to be seen
10. Lake Varese Bicycle Trail
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4.5 based on 771 reviews
Reviewed By 850bastiaan
Bike trail around the lake is perfect for a tranquillo ride around the lake. But, watch out for the bike rental "noleggio bici" near the Lido della Schiranna part of the lake!! I had the worst experience of renting a bike. It is an absolutely scam. The bikes are of a really bad quality. Got a flat tire 2 times! Furthermore, the chain was loose for 3 times. Same happened to my mate with the chain. I had to pay the full amount of money, which was 20 euro for a 5 hour ride with al these problems.. I didnt agree and he called the italian police immediately. I suggest rent a "gimme bike" from the city and cycle to the lake: it is not far. or find another bike shop! Good luck guys:)
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