Leggiuno Explained

Leggiuno
Official Name:Comune di Leggiuno
Coordinates:45.8768°N 8.6217°W
Region:Lombardy
Province:Varese (VA)
Frazioni:Arolo, Ballarate, Baraggia, Bosco, Casa Motta, Campagna, Cellina, Cobbione, Ghirate, La Gesiola, Marzaro, Mirasole, Quicchio, Reno, Roncaccio, Rozzoni, Santa Caterina del Sasso, Santa Maria, Sasso Moro
Mayor:Adriano Costantini
Area Total Km2:13
Population Total:3405
Population Demonym:Leggiunesi
Elevation M:240
Saint:St. Stephen
Day:26 December
Postal Code:21038
Area Code:0332

Leggiuno is a town and comune in the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy.

It is the birthplace of Gigi Riva, a footballer of Cagliari and Italy. The great Italian operatic tenor Giuseppe Borgatti died there in retirement in 1950.

Main sights

The frazione of Reno is home to the hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, which overlooks Lake Maggiore. Local tradition has it that it dates back to the 12th century and was founded by the hermit Alberto Besozzi. Though still in use as a monastery, it serves mainly as a tourist attraction and pilgrimage site.