Built at the beginning of the 18th century, Villa Recalcati is now the location of the Varese Province prefecture. This building is also distinguished by an inimitable architectural style and never ceases to amaze visitors with its elegance and beauty. Fans of theatre art will find it very interesting to explore Piccolo Teatro Grassi. By the way, the theatre has new plays several times a year. The suburban area of Varese is no less interesting and also has some notable landmarks. Fans of eco-tourism will admire walking along the shore of Lake Maggiore that is a regular location of various sports competitions and regattas. If landmarks of the city are not enough, it is high time to explore the surrounding villages and towns that are also rich in historic landmarks.
As a region with a rich history, Varese has many fabulous castles that are incredibly interesting to explore. Some of them are located in the city itself, and some – in the nearby towns. The Castelbarco Visconti castle in Cislago was built in the 11th century. Closer to the end of the 13th century, the Visconti family purchased the gorgeous castle. The original building was destroyed by the Landsknechte in the 17th century, but it was rebuilt later. Since 1716, the beautiful building became the residential villa of the Castelbarco family. Travelers will find it interesting to explore the U-shaped medieval castle design that is traditional for the area.
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