Nearest Major Airport:

• Milan, Italy (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)

Area:

Varese: A prosperous, typically-Lombardian town, Varese is a summer home for many wealthy Milaneses. It lies four kilometres east of Lake Varese and around 20 kilometres east of Lake Maggiore. The centre retains its attractive 18th-century streets, with many monuments predating this period. Close by, Sacro Monte is an important 17th-century shrine, while the town of Castiglione Olona features antiquarian booksellers, antique shops and a palace.