Gallarate, Administrative commune in Province of Varese, Italy.
Description
Gallarate is a commune in the Province of Varese in Lombardy, located southwest of Lake Maggiore and part of the Milan metropolitan area. The town spreads over flat and gently rolling terrain, with residential neighborhoods, commercial zones and parks woven throughout.
History
The settlement existed under the Celts and later grew into a Roman military outpost. After the fall of Castelseprio in 1287, the town became the administrative seat of the Seprio county.
Culture
The town name comes from its ancient Gaulish roots, a reminder of the earliest settlers who lived here centuries ago. Today visitors can explore public art installations and exhibitions that reflect the area's ongoing connection to creative expression.
Practical
The main railway station offers frequent connections to Milan and other towns in the region, making it easy to travel through Lombardy. Those exploring the central area on foot will find shops, cafés and administrative buildings within short walking distance of each other.
Did you know?
In the 19th century a thriving textile industry developed here, fundamentally changing the economic life of the town. Many of the old factory buildings still stand and are now used for other purposes, recalling that industrial past.
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Gallarate Art Museum
1.3 km
Basilica of Santa Maria
608 m
St. Peter's Church
528 m
Church of San Francesco
254 m
Sant'Anastasio Church
2.7 km
Cascina dei Poveri
4.3 km
San Zeno
1 km
Church of St. Antonio Abate
673 m
Visconti Castle
968 m
Villa Bossi
146 m
Church of San Rocco
552 m
San Bernardino (Busto Arsizio)
4.4 km
San Pietro
2.5 km
Villa Mauri
848 m
Teatro del Popolo
714 m
Villa Marelli
289 m
Palazzo Borghi
547 mMuseo della Società Gallaratese per gli Studi Patri
195 m
Cemetery of Arnate
2.8 km
Chiesa di Sant'Anna in Cassano Magnago
3 km
Cemetery of Crenna
1.7 km
Palazzo del Broletto
784 m
Town hall of Cardano al Campo
2.7 km
Cemetery of Cedrate
1.5 km
Monumental cemetery of Gallarate
1.4 kmVilla Maino
222 m
Biblioteca civica Luigi Maino
946 mCemetery of Caiello
1.8 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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