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:''See Edgard Varèse for the composer.''
'Varese' (IPA: ) ('Varès', IPA: , in the local Lombard dialect; in Latin 'Baretium') is a city in north-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 55 km north of Milan.
It is the capital of the Province of Varese.
The province of Varese lies below the Alps, so mountains and hills constitute 32% and 46% of its territory respectively; other common features are rivers (including the Ticino and Olona) and glacial lake
(Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano, Lake of Varese and four other smaller ones Lake of Comabbio, Lake of Monate, Lake of Ghirla and Lake of Ganna. The southern part of the province is in the 'Pianura Padana' (the flat bottomland of the River Po).
In 1859, Giuseppe Garibaldi confronted Austrian forces led by Field Marshal-Lieutenant Carl Baron Urban next to Varese.
It is most famous for the Sacro Monte, a place of pilgrimage and worship.
The economy of Varese is mainly based on industry and, to a lesser extent, specialized agriculture; some famous Varese-based firms are:
★ Aermacchi (military trainer aircraft)
★ AgustaWestland (helicopters)
★ Cagiva, MV Agusta (motorbikes)
★ Ignis (now part of Whirlpool) (electronics)
★ Vibram
★ Prealpi (cheese)
Varese is home to Malpensa International Airport, which serves the international traffic of Milan, Italy.
Varese is the home of the European School, Varese, a European School established in 1960 for the children of European Union staff.
★ PFM band member Flavio Premoli.
★ Open Jazz Varese [1]
★ Ghost Day Festival [2]
★ Albizzate Valley Festival
★ Pallacanestro Varese
★ A.S. Varese 1910
★ A.S. Mastini Varese Hockey
★ Pro Tennis Team Varese
★ History Art and Culture of Varese in the Italian Lakes
★ Italian Lakes Photograph Gallery, Lake Varese Italian Lakes Photograph Gallery - Tourist Guide.
★ Tourist information
★ arci Varese, association for the promotion of social, Territorial Delegation
'Varese' (IPA: ) ('Varès', IPA: , in the local Lombard dialect; in Latin 'Baretium') is a city in north-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 55 km north of Milan.
Varese lake.
It is the capital of the Province of Varese.
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| Geography |
| History |
| Main sights |
| Economy |
| Education |
| Notable People |
| Music Festivals |
| Sport |
| External links |
Geography
The province of Varese lies below the Alps, so mountains and hills constitute 32% and 46% of its territory respectively; other common features are rivers (including the Ticino and Olona) and glacial lake
(Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano, Lake of Varese and four other smaller ones Lake of Comabbio, Lake of Monate, Lake of Ghirla and Lake of Ganna. The southern part of the province is in the 'Pianura Padana' (the flat bottomland of the River Po).
History
In 1859, Giuseppe Garibaldi confronted Austrian forces led by Field Marshal-Lieutenant Carl Baron Urban next to Varese.
Main sights
It is most famous for the Sacro Monte, a place of pilgrimage and worship.
Economy
The economy of Varese is mainly based on industry and, to a lesser extent, specialized agriculture; some famous Varese-based firms are:
★ Aermacchi (military trainer aircraft)
★ AgustaWestland (helicopters)
★ Cagiva, MV Agusta (motorbikes)
★ Ignis (now part of Whirlpool) (electronics)
★ Vibram
★ Prealpi (cheese)
Varese is home to Malpensa International Airport, which serves the international traffic of Milan, Italy.
Education
Varese is the home of the European School, Varese, a European School established in 1960 for the children of European Union staff.
The Palazzo Estense in Varese.
Notable People
★ PFM band member Flavio Premoli.
Music Festivals
★ Open Jazz Varese [1]
★ Ghost Day Festival [2]
★ Albizzate Valley Festival
Sport
★ Pallacanestro Varese
★ A.S. Varese 1910
★ A.S. Mastini Varese Hockey
★ Pro Tennis Team Varese
External links
★ History Art and Culture of Varese in the Italian Lakes
★ Italian Lakes Photograph Gallery, Lake Varese Italian Lakes Photograph Gallery - Tourist Guide.
★ Tourist information
★ arci Varese, association for the promotion of social, Territorial Delegation
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