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Where is Varese, Italy

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Varese is located in northern Italy, in the Lombardy region near the Swiss border. It sits among green hills and lakes at the foothills of the Alps. Varese is near cities like Milan, Como, Lugano, and Gallarate. The city covers about 55 square kilometers and has a population of around 80,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 45.82°N latitude and 8.83°E longitude. Varese is famous for Sacro Monte di Varese, gardens, historic villas, and beautiful lake views.

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Varese City Facts, Italy

Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy (Lombardia)
Province	Varese
City Status	Municipality (Comune), provincial capital
Established	Ancient origins (Roman period)
Geographic Position	Northern Italy, foothills of the Alps near the Swiss border
Coordinates	45.82° N, 8.83° E
Total Area	54 km²
Population	80,000
Elevation	382 m
Area Code	+39 0332
Postal Code / ZIP Code	21100
Time Zone	Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
Currency	Euro (€)
Main Industries	Manufacturing, Aerospace, Services, Commerce
Transportation	Rail connections, A8 motorway, proximity to Milan Malpensa Airport
Climate	Humid subtropical / alpine-influenced
Famous Attractions	Sacro Monte di Varese (UNESCO), Villa Panza, Campo dei Fiori Regional Park, Lake Varese
Known For	Garden city, UNESCO pilgrimage site, lakes and alpine scenery
Website	https://www.comune.varese.it

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