Varese district, Lombardy, Italy

Places to visit near Arizzano

Arizzano is a town in Varese district, Lombardy, Italy, home to about 2,033 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 66 churches, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage and 18 museums. The must-see places are Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto (5 km), Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (7 km) and Chiesa di Santa Veronica (8 km).

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Arizzano, Lombardy
Arizzano, Varese district, Lombardy, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arizzano at a glance

Location
Varese district, Lombardy, Italy
Population
about 2,033
Coordinates
45.9574° N, 8.5829° E
Places within 50 km
182 (182 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Arizzano

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Churches near Arizzano

88 churches within 100 km of Arizzano. The closest is Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arizzano

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arizzano. The closest is Monte Nudo (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Arizzano

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arizzano. The closest is Rocca di Caldè (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Arizzano

22 museums within 100 km of Arizzano. The closest is Museo Baroffio (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arizzano

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arizzano. The closest is Fondo Toce Natural Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Arizzano

8 parks within 100 km of Arizzano. The closest is Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Arizzano

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arizzano
  2. 8 km Rocca di Caldè · heritage site, Varese
  3. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Veronica · church, Varese
  4. 7 km Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo · church, Varese
  5. 6 km Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto · park, Varese
  6. 7 km Fondo Toce Natural Reserve · nature spot, Varese
  7. 9 km Back to Arizzano

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arizzano by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6688Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4362Monte Nudo (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2850Rocca di Caldè (8 km)
    Museums1822Museo Baroffio (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1114Fondo Toce Natural Reserve (9 km)
    Parks78Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Lake of Brinzio (23 km)
    Waterfalls44Pesegh Waterfall (21 km)
    Other attractions34Sant'Agata (22 km)
    Treks01Colonè - San Lucio (52 km)

    Arizzano: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arizzano?

    Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto (park, about 5 km), Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (church, about 7 km), Chiesa di Santa Veronica (church, about 8 km), Rocca di Caldè (heritage site, about 8 km), Fondo Toce Natural Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km), Monte Nudo (viewpoint, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arizzano?

    182 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 18 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Arizzano?

    Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, about 7 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Veronica (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arizzano?

    Monte Nudo, about 11 km by road; Santuario di Santa Maria del Sasso (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arizzano?

    Rocca di Caldè, about 8 km by road; Palazzo Verbania (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arizzano?

    Start in Arizzano, visit Rocca di Caldè, then Chiesa di Santa Veronica, then Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, then Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto, then Fondo Toce Natural Reserve, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arizzano?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Arizzano

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arizzano’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arizzano on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.