What to do and see in Province of Varese, Lombardy: The Best Free Things to do

March 14, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

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

Piazzale Santuario 1, 21047 Saronno Italy +39 02 960 3027 http://www.santuariodisaronno.it/
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5.0 based on 199 reviews

Santuary of Our Lady of Miracles

2. Museo Fisogni

Via Giacomo Bianchi 25B, 21049 Tradate Italy +39 335 677 7118 [email protected] http://www.museo-fisogni.org
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5.0 based on 76 reviews

Museo Fisogni

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.

3. La Rosa della Pace

Via Maciachini 9, 21056 Induno Olona Italy +39 0332 206001 http://www.asfarm.it/roseto/gallery.asp
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

La Rosa della Pace

4. Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese

Viale del Santuario, 21100, Varese Italy
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4.5 based on 1,722 reviews

Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese

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.

5. Palazzo e Giardini Estensi

presso Comune Varese, Varese Italy http://www.vareseturismo.it/ville-e-giardini-provincia-varese
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4.5 based on 518 reviews

Palazzo e Giardini Estensi

6. Eremo di S. Caterina del Sasso

Via Santa Caterina, 21038, Leggiuno Italy +39 0332 252412 http://www.santacaterinadelsasso.com/
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4.5 based on 1,193 reviews

Eremo di S. Caterina del Sasso

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

7. Lake Varese Bicycle Trail

Piazzale Roma, Varese Italy
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4.5 based on 771 reviews

Lake Varese Bicycle Trail

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:)

8. Cascate Della Froda

Strada Provinciale 7, 21010, Castelveccana Italy
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Cascate Della Froda

9. Pista Ciclabile della Valganna e Valmarchirolo

Lavena Ponte Tresa Italy
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Pista Ciclabile della Valganna e Valmarchirolo

10. Parco Regionale Campo dei Fiori

Via Trieste 40, 21030 Brinzio Italy +39 0332 435386 [email protected] http://www.parcocampodeifiori.it/
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Parco Regionale Campo dei Fiori

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