Tradition would have it that the Abbey stood at the end of the XI century near the place of the martyrdom of St. Gemolo.
Legend tells that Gemolo was slain by brigands from Seprio towards the end of the X century (although a little order is necessary here).
Together with Imerio he had tried in vain to pursue the bandits who had stolen from the caravan - of which he was a member - while it had suspended its journey from the north towards Italy in order to book at an Inn for the night. The body of Gemolo was buried in Valganna, probably on the site of an existing chapel dedicated to him at only a few kilometres outside Ganna in the direction of Varese. The Abbey was founded a short time after, in 1095, by Attone, Arderico and Inghizone on the permission of the Archbishop of Milan, Arnolfo II (appointed Archbishop in 1093, d. 1097). This event or story, probably true, besides explaining the dedication of the church and the abbey, also supplies us with a brief beginning in order to understand the difficult `neighbourly` relations to which the Abbey was subjected as a result of its strategic position. In fact, it is not fortuitous that the brigands are said to be of Seprio, in other words, precisely from that powerful contado or territory scarcely tolerated by the Archbishop of Milan due to the control it exercised over the communication routes from and for the Alpine passes. It must therefore have appeared as being opportune to the Archbishop to have a faithful vassal to the north of Seprio, in a place which was decisive not merely because it controlled the narrow passage of the Valganna [Ganna Valley] but also because it could circumscribe the power of Como whose territory extended to the Lake of Lugano. In the course of time, however, the abbots did not prove faithful to Milan. Apart from including landed property in Valganna, Val Marchirolo and Valcuvia, the benefice awarded by Arnolfo also comprised the very important Castle of Frascarolo, of importance because of the control it had over the road stretching from Varese to the ford of Ponte Tresa which in being unable to pass through the neck of the banks climbed, instead, on the mountain sides. Secure of so much importance the monastery steered a middle course between contrasting powers, trying to preserve its independence. While conforming to the Milanese liturgy in 1154 it lay within the orbit of the Abbey of Fruttuaria, together with San Michele of Voltorre. However, it remained within the Milanese liturgy for only a few years - and not without conflicts. It made itself independent as early on as 1179 and for this reason the abbot of Fruttuaria excommunicated the entire chapter of San Gemolo in 1237. And neither were the relationships with Voltorre very easy: in fact, they plummeted with the beginning of 1200 when the intervention of the apostolical legates was requested in order to settle the quarrel. The fortunes of the Abbey of Ganna were similar to those of Voltorre and Sesto Calende. Transformed into a Commendam in 1477, from 1566 the revenues were administered by the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan. The possessions which remained were sold off in 1825. The complex served merely as a parish church following the demise of the monastery in 1556. Today the building shows the signs of so many complex events and vicissitudes and does in fact appear to be really quite composite with regard to its construction styles and periods. The church and the characteristic pentagonal cloister are the parts which have to the greatest degree conserved their original physiognomy whereas the guest-rooms and the other buildings serving the monastery have been radically changed by their present-day agricultural use. The cloister houses the museum of the Abbey (open on Sunday afternoons from April to October) which exhibits heterogeneous material relevant to the prehistory and history of the area including church ornaments and vestments, some old laud-books and ceramics. There is also a small picture gallery. Of particular interest are the showcases containing prehistoric material from Le Tène (Canton of Ticino) and Velate (Varese). The church is open during worshiping hours. For information please ask the parish priest, tel. +39 0332 994532.
Via Roma, 3 - 21039 Valganna
Single room from 60.00 - Double room from 80.00
Via Baraggia, 17 - 21035 Cunardo
Single room from 60.00 - Double room from 80.00
Via Madonna Degli Alpini, 4 - 21030 Marzio
Single room from 40.00 - Double room from 50.00
The Hotel has a friendly atmosphere and is run directly by its owner who takes great care over the preparation of a good choice of natural, healthy food. Special children’s menus are also available.
Via Roma, 24/26 - 21030 Marzio
Single room from 35.00 - Double room from 45.00
Via Cuasso al Piano, 1 - 21050 Cuasso Al Monte
Single room from 50.00 - Double room from 75.00
Deep set in the greenery of its private park, the Alpino Hotel Restaurant is in a quiet sunny area.
Via Beata Caterina Moriggi, 43 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 65.00 - Double room from 85.00
Situated in the mediaeval village of Sacro Monte di Varese and surrounded by the nature park Campo dei Fiori you will discover this small , fashionable hotel intended for guests looking for something very special.
P.zza A. Berini, 6 - 21030 Marzio
Single room from 55.00 - Double room from 60.00
At Marzio, a pleasant spot in the Conca di Smeraldo, the Milano Hotel offers you the possibility of spending a relaxing holiday in an oasis of green woods and peace.
Via Tabacchi, 20 - 21056 Induno Olona
Single room from 176.00 - Double room from 176.00
Via Virgilio, 59 - 21100 Varese
B & B Villa Adriana is a beautifully positioned liberty style villa dipped in the green and surrounded by secular trees.
Via Molino del Torchio, 17 - 21050 Cuasso Al Monte
In this peaceful old water mill, in its full past splendour, you`ll be able to discover and appreciate the flavours of the original cooking of Lombardy.
Via Stampa, 3 - 21031 Cadegliano Viconago
Single room from 50.00 - Double room from 65.00
Restaurant-Hotel Stampa at Viconago, just 16 km from Varese
Via Ungheria, 1 - 21037 Lavena Ponte Tresa
Single room from 35.00 - Double room from 70.00
Via Valle, 4 - 21037 Lavena Ponte Tresa
Single room from 35.00 - Double room from 60.00
Via Ferrari, 25 - 21050 Brusimpiano
Single room from 70.00 - Double room from 90.00
Via Motta, 4 - 21050 Brusimpiano
Single room from 90.00 - Double room from 120.00
Tranquillity, a stone throw from the city
Via Motta, 4 - 21050 Brusimpiano
Single room from 90.00 - Double room from 120.00
Via Walder, 45 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 39.00 - Double room from 50.00
Piazza Beccaria, 1 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 75.00 - Double room from 95.00
Hotel located at the entrance to the town’s historic centre, with private internal parking.
Via Speroni, 10 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 80.00 - Double room from 100.00
Situated in the historical centre of Varese, parking provided, close to the railway stations.
Via Como, 12 - 21100 Varese
In Varese, the renovation of a prestigious villa in Liberty style, within a stone’s throw from the historical centre, you’ll find Hotel di Varese: a cosy place, a rich identity, unique in its elegant refinement.
Piazza XX Settembre, 6 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 75.00 - Double room from 95.00
Via Tonale, 10 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 48.00 - Double room from 65.00
The Hotel Stelvio is situated in a strategic position only 500 meters from the Varese train station.
Via Medaglie D`Oro, 35 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 79.00 - Double room from 119.00
In the heart of the city of Varese, and at the same time convenient for the railway stations and the entrance to the A8 motorway, with private on-site garage. For people on business and for tourists.
Viale Belforte, 114 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 40.00 - Double room from 55.00
Hotel Belforte is situated in the immediate vicinity of the centre of Varese,in a strategical position 1 Km from the railway stations and 2 kms from the hospital.
Via le Pinete, 2 - 21059 Viggiu'
Single room from 80.00 - Double room from 90.00
Viale Borri, 98 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 60.00 - Double room from 80.00
A Cordial welcome and an elegant sorroundings enriched with the most modern services. It is located 800 mt. far from the exit of the highway “A8 dei laghi”, 1 km. far from the central train stations and 25 km far from Malpensa Airport.
Via G. Macchi, 61 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 80.00 - Double room from 110.00
In a beautiful landscape, a beautiful experience for your health & your mind.
Via Preja, 17 - 21026 Gavirate
Double room from 40.00
The 'Nido al Lago' is located 6km from the centre of Varese, 35km from Malpensa airport and 60 km from Milan.
Via Giusti, 7 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 59.00 - Double room from 78.00
Comfortable and modern to place in area hospital at two minuts going out motorway.
Via Fusinato, 35 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 130.00 - Double room from 160.00
Yes Hotel is in the greenest part of the Varese area. Just five minutes from the town centre, right beside the new hospital and the University. A couple of miles from the most evocative lakeland countryside.
Via Elvezia, 9 - 21050 Cantello
Single room from 20.00
Via G. Macchi, 141 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 50.00 - Double room from 83.00
Locaded in a splendid position,walking distance from the Campo dei Fiori,in a corner of paradise on the edge of lake Varese.
Via G. Macchi, 146 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 55.00 - Double room from 70.00
Surrounded by pleasant green countryside and with a splendid view of the Lake of Varese.
Via Biancospini, 2/A - 21050 Cantello
Single room from 50.00 - Double room from 70.00
Largo Lanfranco da Ligurno, 1 - 21050 Cantello
Single room from 70.00 - Double room from 100.00
Via Cagnola, 17/19 - 21045 Gazzada
Single room from 40.00 - Double room from 60.00
Meeting centre is provided by several multimedia conference rooms equipped with audio and video systems, bedrooms, restaurant, art gallery, air conditioning, private parking, vast park with old rare trees facing the lakes and the Alps. It can be easily re
Via al Lido, 7 - 21026 Gavirate
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Piazza Marconi - 21016 Luino
Single room from 43.00 - Double room from 50.00
Family-run hotel since 1976. Friendly atmosphere. Quiet but central position; only 2 min walk from lake and 5 min from shops and places of historical interest. Private parking area. Litf.
Via del Porto, 16 - 21016 Luino
Single room from 42.00 - Double room from 56.00
V.le Dante, 35 - 21016 Luino
Single room from 120.00 - Double room from 160.00
Lovely villa in liberty style surronded by a beautiful garden facing the promenade of Luino. Hotel with restaurant, in summer service is in the terrace, bar and small meeting rooms.
Via Palazzi, 1 - 21016 Luino
Single room from 85.00 - Double room from 140.00
Here is an out-of-time-place directly on the Lombard side of the marvellous Lake Maggiore.
Via Pasubio, 24 - 21036 Gemonio
Single room from 42.00 - Double room from 64.00
Surrounded by the green with panoramic view of the lake
Piazza Imbarcadero, 18 - 21010 Porto Valtravaglia
Facing the shores of Lake Maggiore, on the Lombard side, the Hotel has a unique position and offers an extraordinary panoramic view.
Via G. Marconi, 26/28 - 21033 Cittiglio
Single room from 50.00 - Double room from 65.00
In a quiet area, ideal for groups and sporting retreats.
Viale Rimembranze, 3 - 21040 Castronno
Double room from 50.00
To 6 Kms from Varese and to 15 Kms from Malpensa, in a calm planted with trees avenue, 50 mts away from the railway station of Castronno, from where you can directly reach the Milan New Exibition to Rho Pero.
Viale delle Rimembranze, 3 - 21040 Castronno
Double room from 50.00
Good position for every type of traveller
P.zza Roma, 1 - 21010 Maccagno
Single room from 55.00 - Double room from 78.00
Via Roma, 14 - 21024 Castronno
Double room from 40.00
The usual hotel? The valid alternative! A homely welcome from Franca Brunello in an elegant ambience.
Via Paolo Busti, 23 - 21040 Venegono Superiore
Single room from 30.00 - Double room from 40.00
P.zza V. Veneto, 1/3 - 21010 Maccagno
Single room from 30.00 - Double room from 46.00
Via Carlo Pisacane, 13 - 21020 Mornago
Single room from 65.00 - Double room from 85.00
The B&B is situated among green hills in the area surrounding Varese, in a country house of our property.
Via Stazione, 15 - 21020 Mornago
Single room from 40.00 - Double room from 60.00
Via Roma, 32/34 - 21020 Ternate
Double room from 60.00
Hotel Residence Bed and Breakfast situated directly on lake, front par, with car park for customers and Hotel garage, close to Malpensa airport and motorways.
Via Comolli, 2 - 21030 Valganna
Via Trelago, 20 - 21030 Valganna
Single room from 7.00
Via del Maglio, 15 - 21035 Cunardo
Double room from 37.00
Via Marconi, 5 - 21030 Brinzio
Single room from 60.00 - Double room from 95.00
Via del Filatoio, 2 - 21035 Cunardo
Via Pei Monti, 39 Loc. Rasa - 21100 Varese
Via Pietro Bozzolo, 14 - 21030 Marchirolo
Via per Ferrera, 50 - 21030 Cassano Valcuvia
Double room from 60.00
Via Alberè, 2 - 21050 Cuasso Al Monte
Single room from 36.00 - Double room from 62.00
Via Molini Trotti , 7 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 120.00 - Double room from 140.00
Via Matteotti, 21 a/b - 21030 Ferrera di Varese
Via Pacinotti, 99 - 21100 Varese
Double room from 50.00
Via San Rocco,18 - 21010 Porto Valtravaglia
Via Pacinotti, 23 - 21100 Varese
Double room from 30.00
Via Londonio, 25 - 21100 Varese
Via Grumello, 4 - 21037 Lavena Ponte Tresa
Single room from 30.00 - Double room from 55.00
Via Mazzini 10 - 21030 Castello Cabiaglio
Via Dell`Orso, 7 - 21030 Castello Cabiaglio
Viale Aguggiari, 26 - 21100 Varese
Double room from 85.00
Via Libertà, 9 - 21037 Lavena Ponte Tresa
Single room from 40.00 - Double room from 60.00
V.le Ungheria, 19 - 21037 Lavena Ponte Tresa
Single room from 70.00 - Double room from 100.00
Via Marconi, 16 - 21037 Lavena Ponte Tresa
Single room from 9.00
V.le Aguggiari, 69 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 33.00 - Double room from 57.00
Via Caracciolo, 85/a - 21100 Varese
Double room from 35.00
Via del Sole, 34 - 21050 Porto Ceresio
Single room from 35.00 - Double room from 55.00
Via Casamora, 19 - 21050 Cuasso Al Monte
Single room from 310.00 - Double room from 470.00
Via Casa Mora, 6 - 21050 Porto Ceresio
Via Sanvito Silvestro, 107 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 65.00 - Double room from 80.00
The Hotel Plaza is easily accessible from the motorway Milano-Laghi, Varese junction, is just 20 minutes away from the Malpensa airport, 40 from Milan, 30 from Lugano and 15 from the Lago Maggiore.
Via F.lli Bertolla, 59 - 21050 Porto Ceresio
Single room from 45.00 - Double room from 65.00
Via Manara 11 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 220.00 - Double room from 350.00
Via Mazzini, 3 - 21050 Porto Ceresio
Single room from 45.00 - Double room from 65.00
Via Broggi, 7 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 75.00 - Double room from 95.00
Via Bolchini, 24 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 40.00 - Double room from 70.00
Via Cantello - Loc. Cattafane - 21051 Arcisate
Double room from 35.00
Via Daverio, 26 - 21100 Varese
Via XXV Aprile, 2 - 21030 Brissago Valtravaglia
Via E. Butti, 10 - 21059 Viggiu'
Via Ambrogio Zonda, 22 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 35.00 - Double room from 50.00
Via Tamagno, 15 - 21100 Varese
Via Corridoni, 63 - 21100 Varese
Via Martiri San Martino - 21010 Montegrino Valtravaglia
Single room from 45.00 - Double room from 60.00
Via Dante, 6 - 21100 Varese
Via Giacosa, 31/35 - 21100 Varese
Double room from 75.00
Via Cassi, 23 - 21050 Saltrio
Via Gasparotto, 82 - 21100 Varese
Via Stretti, 14/Bis - 21026 Gavirate
Double room from 60.00
Piazza Minoia, 1 - Loc. Arcumeggia - 21030 Casalzuigno
Via M. Generoso, 13 - 21050 Cantello
Single room from 30.00 - Double room from 40.00
Via Locchi, 80 - 21100 Varese
Loc. Giaggiolo - 21030 Orino
Double room from 120.00
Viale Borri, 192 - 21100 Varese
Single room from 40.00 - Double room from 60.00
Mulino Dolza - 21030 Azzio
Double room from 60.00
Via Loreto, 3 - 21100 Varese
Via dei Vignò, 134 - 21100 Varese
Double room from 52.00
Via Roma, 2 - 21030 Duno
Double room from 50.00
Via Sanda, 16 - 21030 Casalzuigno
Double room from 80.00
Via Cervinia, 21 - 21016 Luino
Single room from 55.00 - Double room from 80.00
Via Mazzini, 8C - 21046 Malnate
Single room from 30.00 - Double room from 40.00
Via Cavour - 21026 Gavirate
Via Nizza, 2 - 21046 Malnate
Single room from 5.00
Via Libertà, 87 - 21030 Casalzuigno
Double room from 40.00
Via R. Sanzio, 34/D - 21045 Gazzada
Double room from 40.00
Via R. Sanzo 34/D - 21045 Gazzada
Via al Lido, 22 - 21026 Gavirate
Single room from 21.00 - Double room from 42.00
A) Marconi 17-Viale Ticino B) n.33 - C) n.24 - 21026 Gavirate
Via Lugano, 36 - 21016 Luino
Via Piave, 43 - 21022 Azzate
Via Belmonte, 9 - 21010 Brezzo Di Bedero
Double room from 60.00
Via A. Diaz, 13 - 21010 Germignaga
C.da S. Anna, 6 - 21030 Cocquio Trevisago
Via Belmonte, 50 - 21010 Brezzo Di Bedero
Single room from 46.00 - Double room from 50.00
Via Piave, 27 - 21040 Lozza
Loc. Sant`Antonio - 21010 Castelveccana
Loc. Fontana - 21020 Daverio
Single room from 30.00 - Double room from 50.00
Via S.Antonio, 1 - 21010 Castelveccana
Via Torretta,3 - 21016 Luino
Via Verdi, 5 - 21010 Maccagno
Single room from 35.00 - Double room from 65.00
Via dei Roncacci, 19 - 21020 Inarzo
Via per Sarigo, 19 - 21010 Castelveccana
Via Privata Cascine, 17 - 21033 Cittiglio
Via Mulino di sotto, 3bis - 21050 Clivio
Via Mulino di sotto, 3bis - 21050 Clivio
Via Rossini, 4 - 21040 Castronno
Double room from 25.00
Via Varese, 4 - 21010 Porto Valtravaglia
Single room from 52.00 - Double room from 70.00
Alpe del Cuvignone - 21010 Castelveccana
Via Valcuvia, 10 - 21030 Brenta
Single room from 24.00 - Double room from 38.00
Loc. Pira Alta - 21010 Castelveccana
Double room from 45.00
Via Pasubio, 26 - 21010 Castelveccana
Via 1 Maggio, 11 - 21020 Casale Litta
Single room from 25.00 - Double room from 45.00
Loc. Roccolo, 1 - 21010 Dumenza
Double room from 60.00
Via Papa Celestino, 26 - 21010 Castiglione Olona
Double room from 40.00
Via Cavour, 25 - 21040 Castronno
Vicolo S. Francesco - 21020 Casale Litta
Via Cascina Martina - 21040 Gornate Olona
Single room from 31.00
Via Garibaldi, 17 - 21010 Maccagno
Via M.Zampori, 44 - 21010 Castelveccana
Via Trento, 18 - 21040 Sumirago
Single room from 12.00 - Double room from 25.00
Via Martiri Zampori,6 - 21010 Castelveccana
Single room from 80.00 - Double room from 110.00
Via Berti, 36 - 21010 Maccagno
Single room from 55.00 - Double room from 60.00
Via Martinetti, 3 - 21010 Maccagno
Double room from 60.00
Via Corsini, 1 - 21010 Maccagno
Via Corsini, 3 - 21010 Maccagno
Single room from 7.00
Via Monte Grappa, 1/3 - 21010 Castelveccana
Via Montello, 19 - 21040 Gornate Olona
Double room from 39.00
Via Provinciale, 75 - 21033 Cittiglio
Single room from 38.00 - Double room from 50.00
Località Caviggia, 11 - 21010 Maccagno
Via Pacit, 30 - 21020 Ternate
Via Como, 13 - 21040 Venegono Superiore
Via Matteotti, 15 - 21010 Maccagno
Single room from 50.00 - Double room from 70.00
Via Pacit, 30 - 21020 Ternate
Via Monfalcone, 7 - 21010 Castelveccana
Double room from 50.00
Via G. Pietraperzia - 21010 Maccagno
Single room from 8.50
- 21010 Curiglia con Monteviasco
Via Montegrappa, 8 - 21040 Gornate Olona
Double room from 90.00
Via Monte Nero, 47 - 21040 Venegono Superiore
Via Fogazzaro, 12 - 21020 Varano Borghi
Single room from 35.00 - Double room from 35.00
Via Addolorata - 21010 Curiglia con Monteviasco
Via Chiossetto, 51 - 21028 Travedona Monate
Single room from 40.00 - Double room from 60.00
Via Mazzini, 28 - 21041 Albizzate
Single room from 35.00 - Double room from 50.00
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