10.12.06
Posted in Discovering Varese at 3:48 pm by casavarese
Visions of Varese. The Borromean Islands
This video podcast features The Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore. The Islands offer numerous attractions to visit and explore. Isola Superiore “dei Pescatori” offers an unforgettable impression of hospitality and tranquillity with its typical winding alleys of little round stones and colourful fishermen’s houses. The Gardens of Isola Bella on lake Maggiore are a marvel of the typical Italian garden’s where nature has been used to create a garden with ornamental architecture and sculpture, water features and fountains and decorative flowerbeds. Visions of Varese, a series of video gallery podcasts from Casavarese.
Discover the art, history and culture of Varese in the Italian Lakes.
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10.10.06
Posted in Discovering Varese at 8:53 am by casavarese
Visions of Varese - The Visconti Castle.
This video podcast features the Visconti Castle in Somma Lombardo Varese. The castle was built in the 9th century as fortress to protect the area and interests of the dukedom of Milan. In the 16th century the castle was developed into a private residence by the Visconti Brothers, Francesco and Guido. In 1473 due to a family argument between the two brothers the castle was divided into two, the elder Francesco took up residence in the new part of the castle and Guido, the old part of the castle. Further development created the Castle we see today, though in reality the castle itself is composed of three smaller castles, the Ancient Castle, the Este Castle and the Winter Castle, each with its own courtyard and entrance. The castle exhibits some beautiful 17th century frescoes by Procaccini and is home to the world’s largest collection of shaving plates and a collection of Spanish armour from the 16th century. Visions of Varese, a series of video gallery podcasts from Casavarese.
Discover the art, history and culture of Varese in the Italian Lakes.
Click on the player to view the video podcast in miniature format.
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10.09.06
Posted in Discovering Varese at 9:12 am by casavarese
Visions of Varese - The Villa Tacti Tallacchini.
This video podcast features The Villa Tacti Tallacchini. The villa was built in Comerio during the first half of the 17th century in the famous classic Lombardy Baroc style of the times. The Villa has now been converted into prestigious apartments which still retain the style of the original building with frescoed ceilings and walls framed in gold painted plaster reliefs.The Villa is surrounded by beautiful well maintained Italian style gardens with box hedges, ponds, fountains and grottoes over three levels, overlooking the tranquil Lake Varese. Visions of Varese, a series of video gallery podcasts from Casavarese.
Discover the art, history and culture of Varese in the Italian Lakes.
Click on the player to view the video podcast in miniature format.
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