A little ancient village in the Po Plain: painted houses, farms and common courtyards surrounded by cultivated fields. This is Gradella.

In the smallest town of Italy, a small architectural and food&wine treasure

In the village of festivals, feasts but also of art, culture, traditions

You can reach it on foot, by cable car the village on the hill

Monteviasco è una frazione del comune di Curiglia, sulla linea di confine con la Svizzera. Si tratta di un alpeggio completamente isolato, non è raggiunto da nessuna linea di comunicazione stradale ma esiste un sentiero, costituito un tempo da 1442 gradini oggi ridotti in numero a causa della ristrutturazione dello stesso, oppure è raggiungibile tramite la funiviacostruita nel 1989. Il suo isolamento ha fornito le condizioni perché il borgo rimanesse intatto, come se il tempo si fosse fermato.   NEI DINTORNI: Pianifica la tua experience e il tuo soggiorno sul territorio varesino.  Copertina Provincia di Varese

The village of Castiglione Olona has ancient origins. It was a fortress in Roman times and later the village became the subject of a fierce dispute between the Visconti and Torriani families as they fought for years to gain control over the area around the banks of the River Olona. Entering the village you'll step back in tiem: you can't miss the Church of the Most Holy Body of Christ, also known as the Villa Church, Palazzo Branda Castiglioni, remains of the door that once led into the ancient castle and the Collegiata church compound with the church and baptistery. The chruch was built in the Gothic-Lombard style with a Latin cross ground plan, and dedicated in 1425 to the Virgin Mary and to St. Stefano and St. Lawrence. Inside there are three naves and remarkable frescoes of the life of the Virgin Mary by Masolino da Panicale on the sides of the apse, which also features some frescoes of the Tuscan school. The small museum of the Collegiata shows some precious sacred items and some important masterpieces. If you're visiting the village during the summer don't miss the Palio dei Castelli that take place in Monteruzzo Castle, an event to remember the medieval times and history of Castiglione Olona and its inhabitants.  INFO OF BRANDA CASTIGLIONI MUSEUM ADDRESS: Piazza Garibaldi - Castiglione Olona OPENING HOURS: from oct to march: from Tuesday to Saturday 9.00 am - 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm Sunday 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm // from apr to sept: from Tuesday to Saturday 9.00 am - 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm Sunday and holidays 10.30 am - 12.30 pm and 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm TICKETS: full price ticket € 3  //  reduced price ticket € 2 (kids from 6 to 14 yo and groups of min 20 persons)  //  children under 6: free entry The ticket includes the visit to MAP Museo Arte Plastica.   Dog of small size allowed if hold in arms, in compliance with the hygiene and public safety rules* *Information by the Museum. For any other question please check the guidelines from the Museum AROUND HERE: Plan your stay and your experience in the land of the lakes.

A gem of industrial hydroengineering, Panperduto represents an area of great interest to make visitors aware of cultural, historical, agricultural and environmental heritage.  Located on the banks of the Ticino river, at Somma Lombardo along the European E1 trail and a few kilometres away from the Lago Maggiore and Milan, Panperduto is a place rich of history and culture. The old residence of the dam workers has been authentically restructured and today welcomes tourists following the cycleways, footpaths and points of interest along the water courses. There is accommodation available with the opportunity to take guided tours of the whole complex, from the river confluence to the museum of the Italo-Swiss watercourses including a garden of interactive water games, to the migratory passage for fish and the beautiful trails immersed in the Ticino nature reserve. INFO  ADDRESS: Via Lungo Canale Villoresi, 4 - Somma Lombardo OPENING HOURS: guided tours every Sunday of may at 3.30 pm and from june every Sunday and holidays, at 5.00 pm TICKETS: € 6 (free entry for kids under 10 yo). AROUND HERE: Plan your stay and your experience in the land of the lakes.

Laveno is the one of the main touristic towns of the lombardian side of lake Maggiore, it is well known for its marina, link to the piemontese side. It is situated between the blue of the lake and the green of the surrounding mountains, including the important Monte Sasso del Ferro, known for the old cableway that takes people to the top. Laveno is also important for the production of porcelains and ceramics.   Dog of all sizes allowed in leasch also on the lakefront in compliance with the hygiene and public safety rules* *Information by the Local Municipality. For any other question please check the guidelines from the Municipalities  MUST SEE: AROUND HERE: Plan your stay and your experience in the land of the lakes.

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