Castellanza, Municipal administrative center in Province of Varese, Italy
Description
Castellanza is a municipality in the Province of Varese that stretches across both banks of the Olona River at an elevation of 216 meters. The settlement is organized into two distinct sections, each with residential neighborhoods and industrial areas mixed throughout.
History
The name Castellanza comes from medieval times when administrative units developed around fortified settlements in the historic county of Seprio. These early territorial structures laid the foundation for the area's development.
Culture
The Church of San Giulio on Piazza Paolo VI serves as the main gathering place for religious life, becoming particularly lively on January 31st during the patron saint celebration. It reflects how residents maintain their local traditions through shared community practices.
Practical
The area is well connected to nearby towns like Busto Arsizio, Legnano, Marnate, and Olgiate Olona, making travel around the region straightforward. Visitors will find the location easily accessible thanks to these transport links with neighboring municipalities.
Did you know?
The Carlo Cattaneo University occupies and repurposed old factory buildings into contemporary learning spaces, bringing academic activity to the area since 1991. This transformation demonstrates how industrial heritage has been converted into modern educational use.
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Basilica of San Magno
2.8 km
Parco Alto Milanese
3.3 km
Palace Leone da Perego
2.9 km
Guido Sutermeister Museum
2 km
Sanatorio regina Elena
3.2 km
Church of San Giulio, Castellanza
529 m
SALe Legnano
2.9 km
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
2.6 km
Church of San Domenico
2.4 km
Museo d'arte moderna Pagani
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Church of St. Therese of Bom Jesus
2 km
Church of the Holy Martyrs
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Church of St. Martin
1.6 km
Villa Bernocchi
2.2 km
Casa del Balilla
3.1 km
Church of St. Erasmus
3.3 km
Church of Sant'Ambrogio
3 km
Torre Colombera
2.4 km
Church of Santa Rita
2.8 km
Madonnina dei Ronchi
3 km
Santi Magi (Legnano)
2.4 km
Villa Dell'Acqua-Lazzati-Bombelli
2.9 km
Campo sportivo di via Lodi
2.3 km
Chiesa di San Salvatore
2.8 km
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