Location: Province of Varese
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What to do and see in Province of Varese, Lombardy: The Best Things to do
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. Villa e Collezione Panza
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Palazzo e Giardini Estensi
5. Lake Varese Bicycle Trail
Overall Ratings
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:)
6. Santuario Santa Maria di Piazza
7. Chiesa di San Pietro
8. Volandia Parco e Museo del Volo Malpensa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,163 reviews
Take a look around you - the walls are steeped in history, dreams and the future. You are at Volandia, where a wonderful exhibition itinerary takes you deep into the history of international aeronautics, with focus on the companies that have written the story of the province of Varese, the province with wings, and all of Lombardy and Italian industry.The exhibition is divided into five areas: forms of flight, fixed wing, rotary wing, model aircraft and the convertiplane. It tells the great history of flight in all its forms, from pioneer flights in hot-air balloons to the first aircraft in the early 1900s right through to the convertiplane, the perfect fusion of vertical and horizontal flight.The Park and Museum of Flight has plenty of indoor and outdoor areas for children, with space dedicated to the different age brackets. For older visitors there is the simulation area, library, historical archives (consultable online), convention room and film showings.The Volandia Store stocks a wealth of park and museum gifts and mascots and many other wonderful articles.As you walk around the park and museum you can listen to exciting adventures involving the aircraft on show told by volunteers of the “Friends of Volandia” association, whose members include fanatics and former workers at the aircraft companies. If you would like to join the association, just ask.. Members are easy to recognise in their red uniform.The Flight Café is the perfect place to take a break and have something to eat and drink.Volandia makes flight dreams and fun happen.Visit our website to discover our pavillon and the newly SPACE AREA.
Reviewed By dianam307 - Italy, null
Having all positive and negative reviews in mind, I would still suggest to visit this place and spend your afternoon there. The museum is a bit "tired" and has a shabby appearance. It is situated in a former aircraft factory and occupies a vast territory. The exposition represents flight history from first planes, air balloons into air space. There is a huge exposition of helicopters. Myself and my kids really enjoyed it, as some of them you can enter. There is nothing better when you can actually touch what you see. To have the best from this museum: choose a sunny day to visit. The museum is consisted of separate buildings, you need to go outside to visit them. Part of exposition, like aircarfts are outside as well. Take a sandwich with you and snacks for when you get hungry. There are a couple of tables outside. There are few bars on the territory and a restaurant, but in my opinion, not worth your visit. We paid double for croissants at the bar. There were only few choices for the snacks.
