Leggiuno

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

Leggiuno
Comune di Leggiuno
Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, at Reno.
Coat of arms
Location of Leggiuno
Leggiuno
Location of Leggiuno in Italy
Leggiuno
Leggiuno (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°52′36.48″N 8°37′18.12″E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceVarese (VA)
FrazioniArolo, 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
Government
  MayorAdriano Costantini
Area
  Total13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
240 m (790 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total3,405
  Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Leggiunesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21038
Dialing code0332
Patron saintSt. Stephen
Saint day26 December
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

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