Riva San Vitale Attractions

Casinò Municipale is less than an hour away from and a true gamblers paradise! The casino, which was opened in 1933, rules the nightlife in this region. It brings in international tourists, not just for the fascination of the green baize tables, but also for cultural and artistic events, shows and galas that attract VIPs from all over Europe. The in-house restaurants take care of your wining and dining needs. There is of course roulette, fair roulette, chemin de fer, black jack, 30/40, slot machines, Texas Hold 'em, video poker and more! You can also avail of the meeting rooms on offer for your business parties and meetings. Check website for more details.

The Brughiera Briantea park consists of a small srea of land (750 hectares) crossed by three streams running between the province of Mian and Como. In one of Northern Italy's most densely built up areas, the park is a beatiful patch of greenery besieged by built-up Brianza. The park mainly consists of heath land, from where the plant name heather comes, in springtime the ground is covered with its cyclamine coloured flowers. Across the woods and green meadows of Cabiate the valley goes up again to Cascina Mordina, which is an interesting example of a Lombardy rural building.

Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is a large stadium that was built in 1927 under the rule of Benito Mussolini, and has a capacity for around 15,000 people. Although it is commonly used for football games, it also hosts other large national events and cultural concerts, such as the Monsters of Rock music festival. Check website for more details.

Every year the residents of the city witness the popular Locarno International Film Festival, hosted at the Piazza Grande. Piazza Grande Locarno was converted into an outdoor cinema, seating upto 7,500 spectators! Besides this grand festival, this spacious venue also hosts other major events and cultural festivals.

A rustic atmosphere with wooden tables and small divides that separate the tables. As well as the bar there is also a pizzeria and restaurant. In summer there are tables outside. Live music and banquet rooms for organising parties and ceremonies. Their specialities are draught beers.

The third largest lake in Italy (145km2), Lake Como (or Lario) is fed by the river Adda and 36 smaller rivers. It is one of Lombardy's most beautiful spots. It lies between Brianza and Valtellina like an upside down "Y" and so has three distinct sections: the Colico stretch to the north with its mountainous and varied shores, the Lecco stretch to the east with its bare, rocky shores, and the arm of Como with gentle, green banks. Historically, the lake has been a place of transit since ancient times (in proto-historical times there was a road that ran along the crest on the western side of the lake). Remains of the various cultures and peoples that have lived there throughout history have been found around it: villas, sanctuaries, chapels and monasteries lie all around its lovely surroundings. Villa D'Este at Cernobbio, the ancient church on Comacina island, Villa Carlotta at Tremezzo, Bellagio, Piona abbey, the small hamlet of Varenna, Como and its monuments, the ancient mule track of Mount Bisbino, the wide views seen from Brunate are just some of the many attractions the shores of the lake offer to tourists and artists. Besides the standard visits by car, the ferry lines of the lake's transport company offer superb views of the lake.

Lago di Varese lies at the gates of the city of Varese, between the morainic hills of the foothills of the Alps in the high Po plain. It was created when a glacial hollow was filled in the Quaternary period receiving its waters from a dozen or so mountain streams and rivers; the only emissary is the river Bardello. Inhabited since prehistoric times when it villages were built on stilts on the edge of the water (remains found on Virginia island), the abundance of fish and birds in the lake has been exploited for centuries. Species present are pike, tench, barbel, trout, eel and bleak. You will find nesting birds like the great crested grebe, the little bittern, the coot and the waterhen. The main centers of interest here are Voltorre, with the remains of an ancient medieval cenoby, Biandronno, with the small lake, and Cazzago Brabbia.

Connected with Varese since 1953 by a funicular, the Sacro Monte lies in the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park instituted in 1984 to preserve the environmental and monumental treasures of the mountain massif that overlooks Varese. The sanctuary lies on a route on which you'll find many chapels that illustrate the mysteries of the rosary (Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation in the temple, Dispute in the temple, Discourse in the garden, Flagellation, Crown of Thorns, Calvary, Crucifixion, Ascension, Descent of the Holy Spirit, Assumption of the Virgin). The chapels are an example of the Counter-Reforming spirit of the Borromean era and were designed by the Varese architect Giuseppe Bernascone. Decorated with frescoes and terracotta statues on which the best Milanese, Ticinese and Venetian artists worked, the elegance of the architecture and beauty of the panorama make the chapels the most traditional of outings around Varese.

Located on the very busy Via Leoncavallo , the  Teatro Delle Erbe offers all kinds of shows, from classic plays to concerts of young talent. It has a capacity of 323 seats and excellent audio visual equipment. A number of great acts have been staged here. making it a perfect venue for families to come watch.

Cinema Movie Studio Cineclub is the place to go to watch the latest blockbuster movie.

Cinema Nuovo di Arcore is the place to go to watch the latest blockbuster movie.

Cinema Roma is the perfect place to relax and watch a good movie.

Cinema Excelsior di Cesano Maderno is the place to go to watch the latest blockbuster movie.

Milan's busiest airport (over 16 million passengers per year) has become northern Italy's international hub. It has two terminals: Terminal 1, modern, spacious and glamorous, dedicated to domestic, international and intercontinental flights, and the more modest Terminal 2, mainly for charter flights. Both terminals cater to the needs of most passengers in terms of services and facilities. Although the airport is located a hefty 48km North-West of Milan and access by road can be quite slow, it's well connected with the city by a fast and frequent railway service. There are several bars and restaurants and a cocktail lounge at the airport.

20km north of Milan following the A9 motorway heading for Lake Como but exiting at Lomazzo, direction Lentate-Seveso, you will come across the splendid Barlassina country club. This is one of the most prestigious golf circles of Milan and among its 300 members you will find Milan's leading industrial and financial figures. The 18 holes of this golf course are set in a pleasantly isolated area, immersed in pine trees. There is a practice ground, pro shop, bar, restaurant and a qualified team of instructors are at your disposal.