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Torre di Velate, Varese

#17 among attractions in Varese

Historical place, View point, Ruins
Torre di Velate
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Facts and practical information

The Tower of Velate is a ruined watchtower in Velate, a hamlet of Varese, dating back to the 11th century that, as part of the ancient defensive structure of the pre-Alpine Limes, was intended as a military garrison of the underlying route to Lake Maggiore.

Coordinates: 45°50'25"N, 8°47'33"E
Address

Via Clitumno 7Varese 21100 Italy

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+39 02 4676 15280
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Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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Day trips

Torre di Velate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Toeplitz, Masnago Castle, Castello di Masnago, Museo Castiglioni.

  • villa toeplitz varese1.2 miE
    Park

    Villa Toeplitz, Varese

    30 min walk • Villa Toeplitz is a historic villa located in Varese, Lombardy, Italy. It was built in 1901 and subsequently named after the banker Jósef Leopold Toeplitz, who bought the villa in 1914. It previously belonged to the Hannesens, a German family that used it as a country holiday house.

  • masnago castle varese0.9 miSE
    Forts and castles

    Masnago Castle, Varese

    24 min walk • The Castello di Masnago is a castle, now a civic art museum, located atop a hill on Via Cola di Rienzo number 42 in Mantegazza Park in the quartiere of Masnago of the town of Varese, region of Lombardy, Italy.

  • castello di masnago varese0.9 miSE
    45°49'44"N • 8°48'9"E

    Castello di Masnago, Varese

    24 min walk • Forts and castles

  • museo castiglioni varese1.1 miE
    45°50'38"N • 8°48'51"E

    Museo Castiglioni, Varese

    28 min walk • Museum, History museum

  • museo tattile varese0.7 miS
    45°49'49"N • 8°47'53"E

    Museo Tattile Varese, Varese

    19 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

  • stadio franco ossola varese0.6 miSE
    Football, Sport, Sport venue

    Stadio Franco Ossola, Varese

    15 min walk • The Stadio Franco Ossola is a sports stadium and velodrome currently in use by the football team A.S.D. Città di Varese.

  • palawhirlpool varese0.6 miSE
    Sport, Sport venue

    PalaWhirlpool, Varese

    15 min walk • Palasport Lino Oldrini, known as Enerxenia Arena for sponsorship reasons, is an indoor sporting arena that is located in Varese, Italy. The seating capacity of the arena is 5,300 people for basketball games.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Torre di Velate?

Nearby attractions include Museo Tattile Varese, Varese (19 min walk), Castello di Masnago, Varese (24 min walk), Masnago Castle, Varese (24 min walk).

How to get to Torre di Velate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torre di Velate:

Train
  • Morosolo-Casciago (31 min walk)

Where to next? Visit lombardy Lombardy region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Italy.

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