Day Trip from Milan: Fresh Air and Art Nouveau Architecture in Varese

A chapel at pilgrimage village of Santa Maria del Monte on Sacro Monte di Varese
Just an hour northwest of Milan, the city of Varese is an often-overlooked destination with a lot to see, whether you’re into culture and art or the outdoors. Nestled in the Lombard Prealps at the foot of the Campo dei Fiori hill, the city is a haven of fresh air and dense vegetation. The surrounding foothills are dotted with lakes large and small, giving the city its nickname: the land of seven lakes.
A visit to Varese in the warmer months is a feast for the senses. Its
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