Viggiù

Viggiù is a municipality in the province of Varese, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy.

The community is located about 50 km northwest of Milan and about 8 km northeast of Varese, on the Swiss border. Covering an area of 9.3 km ² live 5229 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012). The neighboring municipalities are Arcisate, Besano, Bisuschio, Cantello, Clivio, Meride ( Switzerland ) and Saltrio.

The municipality also includes the Viggiù Frazione ( district ) Baraggia.

Personalities

  • Gianni Danzi (1940-2007), Archbishop of Loreto and Papal Envoy for the sanctuary in Loreto.
  • From Viggiù the architect Longhi dynasty originated.
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