Sesto Calende is a municipality in the province of Varese, and is located on the border between the two Italian regions of Lombardia and Piemonte (Piedmont). It’s found on the left bank of the Ticino River, at the spot where the river leaves the Lago Maggiore and starts its journey in Italy, to feed its waters into the Po. Sesto Calende offers a wide variety of entertainment opportunities, ranging from water sports, relaxing along the shores of the Lake and River, walking through stunning natural scenery and visiting historical monuments.
La Chiesa di San Bernardino, built in the 20th century, is the largest of the churches in Sesto Calende and houses many frescoes. If you’re looking for old churches, there is the Abbazia di San Donato, constructed in the 9th century. There’s also the Oratorio di San Vincenzo, a small rustic-looking church that sits over Roman ruins; the church itself was already in use by the 6th century. Finally, to add to the whole ancient religious atmosphere, there is the Sass de Preja Buja, a megalith on which primitive incisions were made. If you’re looking to escape for a weekend, Sesto Calende is a great choice. When you visit Sesto Calende, cheap hotels are an excellent way to save money; if the discount hotels Sesto Calende has are not to your liking, check out hotels in the surrounding area. Use EasyToBook.com to find hotels in Sesto Calende or, if not in Sesto Calende, hotels in surrounding villages.