Varese has become internationally famous because of sports competitions it regularly hosts. Excellent characteristics of the lakes and a well-developed infrastructure make the city the permanent base of Italy’s rowing masters. The city hosted the 2012 European Rowing Championships, the 2013 World Rowing Masters Regatta, and a number of smaller events. Teams from across the world come to train to the city, and tourists can regularly watch sports competitions.
The event schedule of Varese is packed with interesting events in different spheres. Fans of gospel and classical music will like the Varese Gospel Festival that usually takes place in the city in the middle of July. The location of the event is absolutely stunning – the Estense gardens. Attendees have an opportunity to listen to the best voices of Italian choir scene in an idyllic setting. The fabulous event regularly attracts participants from other countries, for example, the London Community Gospel Choir or the French Gospel Choir Blooming Kids. Open Jazz is another great event for music fans. This festival is mostly dedicated to jazz music, but musicians playing in other genres are also usually present in the lineup. It is a casual festival with cordial atmosphere, concerts, meetings, and a charitable auction. The province of Lombardi is incredibly rich in events. There is always something interesting going on in the nearby towns, not to mention Milan that is one of the liveliest cities in the country. As the region has a well-developed transport system, tourists can conveniently move between the cities in order not to miss exciting events and festivals.
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