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Things to Do  

Sacro Monte del Rosario trail

Sacro Monte del Rosario trail, Varese

 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... 

La Madonnina in Prato

La Madonnina in Prato, Varese

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Palazzo Estense

Palazzo Estense, Varese

 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... 

Lake Varese

Lake Varese, Varese

 casavarese Says:  Lake Varese is overlooked by the rolling hills of the Campo dei Fiori. 

San Vittorio

San Vittorio, Varese

 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... 

Hotels  

Palace Grand Hotel

 8 Reviews and 154 Opinions  Hotel Al Lago is highly recommened to those who are travelling by car, it is situated in a close... 

Art Hotel Varese

 1 Review and 36 Opinions  . Our hotel, within the city, was a restored villa with landscaped grounds that is now a 4-star... 

Restaurants  

Vecchia Riva: Fantastic antipasti

Vecchia Riva: Fantastic antipasti, Varese

 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

"L'usteria dal Tugnela": Pizzeria - Osteria, Varese

 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 

Nightlife  

Varese Palace Hotel Lounge

Varese Palace Hotel Lounge, Varese

 jelw Says:  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. I don't know that special dress is required but this is an... 

Varese Palace Hotel Bar

Varese Palace Hotel Bar, Varese

 jelw Says:  We had a wonderful stop in the bar of the Palace Hotel. The staff was helpful and friendly. 

Transportation  

TRAINS TO VARESE

TRAINS TO VARESE, Varese

 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... 

transport in varese

transport in varese, Varese

 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... 

Shopping  

Penny Market: Cheaper Food Market

Penny Market: Cheaper Food Market, Varese

 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

Olutlet and shoes: Small reatail shops, Varese

 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... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

When snowing in Varese

When snowing in Varese, Varese

 croisbeauty Says:  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... 

Tourist Traps  

The Train Station

The Train Station, Varese

 croisbeauty Says:  coming... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Sacro Monte

Sacro Monte, Varese

 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... 

Sacro Monte

Sacro Monte, Varese

 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... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Why do I visit Varese regularly

Why do I visit Varese regularly, Varese

 croisbeauty Says:  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. 

Favorites  

The main city square

The main city square, Varese

 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,... 

The Main Street

The Main Street, Varese

 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... 

The Place

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 This is the Main Square of the town which is situated just a foot from the Cathedral. In the central part of the square stands the monument in honour of the... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi We're staying at Baveno and would like to drive to Lake Lugano avoiding Switzerland [simple because we don't want to pay the... 

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A: I know nothing excpet what I see on the Internet...but I see that you can drive to Porto Ceresio on the southern end of the lake without crossing into Switzerland, then... 

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VARESE

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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.... 

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Varese

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 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. 

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"A Beautiful Town Nestling Below The Italian Alps"

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 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 

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Varese / Sacro Monte

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 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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"Campo dei Fiori" & "Sacro Monte"

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Varese. I'd love to share with you the 12 tips I've written, the 22 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created. 

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