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edwis Says: The tourist highlight of Varese is a day hike following the 14 monuments of the Sacro Monte del Rosario. This hillside path leads upward for 2 hours with stops at each monument dedicated to the Madonna's life events. Each monument could be small church in its own right. At...
croisbeauty Says: Palazzo Estense, work of the architect Giuseppe Bianchi, is the most representative palace in Varese. By the time it was constructed (1776-1771), this area was the outskirts of Varese, nowadays it is situated just a foot from the city centre. The palace was built as a...
croisbeauty Says: Usually I am staying in Varese only day or two and haven't much time to stroll around. All this pictures I have made in occasion of my last visit in January 2003, it was just a quick photo-tour before leaving the place so I didn't catch anything of this church except it...
croisbeauty Says: The Bell-tower of San Vittorio church is the most impressive spot in the town centre. Like in all other Italian towns, there is a Centro storico (historical center) where you can see all what is worth to see.
jelw Says: This is my second journey to this area. I strongly recommend the Italian lakes area, the Dolomites and the Black Forest for road tripping. There are so many charming towns and villages. You get the very best of bothe worlds. The charm of Italians and the efficiency of the...
8 Reviews and 61 Opinions Hotel Al Lago is highly recommened to those who are travelling by car, it is situated in a close...
1 Review and 36 Opinions . Our hotel, within the city, was a restored villa with landscaped grounds that is now a 4-star...
Vecchia Riva: Fantastic antipasti
croisbeauty Says: Vecchia Riva is one of my favourite restaurants, it offers nice and quiet ambient situated very close to the lakeshore and sorrounded by lots of greenery. The cuisine is typicall north Italian, local dishes from Lombardy and Piedmont, but also Mediterranean offering pretty...
"L'usteria dal Tugnela": Pizzeria - Osteria
croisbeauty Says: Per queli che vogliono mangiare bene e spendere pocco, questo e un posto ideale. Oltre di pizza, che di qualita superiore e si vende a METRO (si metro oppure 100 cm), si offre pesce fresca e ben preparata, spagetti a mille modi
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We intended just to have a nightcap. The ambiance and the drinks bekoned us to stay a bit longer. Well at least till the concierge told us it was time to close down for the night.
A lovely time was had by all.
Dress Code: I don't know that special dress is required but this is an upscale facility. I would be comfortable in evening gown or nice jeans here. I wouldn't suggest cut offs and sneakers though.
Updated Apr 3, 2005
olomanno Says: From Milano, the capital of North Italy, you have 2 train lines to Varese. The FFS (Public rail) and the FNM (Private Rail). There's not difference in the quality but the FFS, is a little Cheap (Of course).The only advatage you have with FNM is more frequency trains to...
arctic_tern Says: When i went into the very pretty Varese town....I was surprised to find that ...very few people spoke any english......so communication often was a problem since i spoke no italian!.......esp with the bus drivers and small shop owners... though they were very friendly and...
Penny Market: Cheaper Food Market
olomanno Says: One of the cheapest food store in Varese is PENNY MARKET. You can Join it in "Via Crispi" (Crispi street) in the middle. There's a local bus passing in these street. If you are a good walker you can go also by feet from the center. Is a 20 minutes walk.You find it on the...
Olutlet and shoes: Small reatail shops
croisbeauty Says: This is the main pedestrian and sopping centre situated under the porticoes, with many good outlet and shoes shops. Absolutely the shoes because the trade-mark of "Varese" manufacturer is widely known in Italy and in the rest of the world. In case you want to buy quality...
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When snowing in Varese it is a kind of nightmare if you have to drive throughout the city. The town is situated on several hills and most of the streets have up and down direction. The best is to live your car in the huge garage on Piazza della Republica. Also, when booking your hotel make sure it is not on the top of the hill.
Updated Dec 26, 2005
croisbeauty Says: ......, Lately the religious aspect became more and more evident. In the first half of the 15th century, the Sanctuary became an active centre of spiritual life and groups of anchorites settled in the mountain spending their lives inpraying and fasting.In 1452, the blessed...
croisbeauty Says: An ancient document dating back to 922, indicates that the Church of Santa Maria "sited on Mount Vellate" gave its name to the Sacro Monte over Varese. Presumably the area became a military site in the Roman Age, keeping on this peculiarity for centuries.However, since ages...
croisbeauty Says: This is the passage under the sanctuary which leads to the small square where Museo Baroffio and the main entrance to the church are situated. The passage is about hundred meters long and it looks very mysterious.
croisbeauty Says: The road and the sidewalk on the southwestern side of the place which leads downhill to the funicular of Sacro Monte and the main parking area.
This is the reason why I am visiting Varese regularly. It is connected with the job I am doing but it has nothing to do with the car industry.
Written Oct 3, 2007
croisbeauty Says: The town of Varese is all up and down numerous hills and not easy to find directions, therefore if driving by car one should stickly follow the signs, risking otherwise to be cought in the internal labyrint of narrow streets. All streets lead into or from the main square so,...
croisbeauty Says: This is the Main Street of the town, it's heart and bussiness center. Most of the buildings in this area have Neo-Classical look which irresistebly reminds on "mitteleuropen" style. My first impression was, it almost look like the town of Graz in Austria.Along this street...
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Since I am representating one Italian companuy from Varese, I am visiting it a couple of times during the year. Varese is a small town in the northern part of Italy, very close to Switzerland border....
A majestic view on the way to Varese in the Italian Alps. This is a wonderful area. The Dolomites, The Lakes whichever you decide you will enjoy.
"A Beautiful Town Nestling Below The Italian Alps"
Was in Varese on business....but it turned out to be pure pleasure! Stayed at the Palace Hotel(The Grand Palace).....was lovely.....on the top a hill overlooking the pretty town below....see pics
about 45 minutes north of Milan where we spent two days transitioning into northern Italy before hitting the lake district. Our hotel, within the city, was a restored villa with landscaped grounds...
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