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Varese

Province of Varese, Lombardia, Italy

Locality

Varese is a city in north-western Lombardy, 55 km north of Milan. In 1859, Giuseppe Garibaldi confronts Austrian forces led by Field Marshal-Lieutenant Carl Baron Urban next to Varese. 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 aircrafts), Agusta (helicopters), Cagiva (motorbikes), former Ignis (now part of Whirlpool) (electronics). Especially renowned is the high quality of Varese shoe factories.

Varese is home to Malpensa International Airport, which serves the international traffic of Milan, Italy.

Info:

Population: about 80,000 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 21100 -- Phone Area Code: 0332

The weather in Varese:

What to see:

  • Villa Mirabello
  • Castello di Masnago
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