Leggiuno

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Comune di Leggiuno
Image:Leggiuno-Stemma.png
Municipal coat of arms
Country Italy Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Varese (VA)
Mayor
Elevation 240 m
Area 13 km²
Population
 - Total 2,859
 - Density 220/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°52′36.48″N, 8°37′18.12″E
Gentilic Leggiunesi
Dialing code 0332
Postal code 21038


Leggiuno is a town in the province of Varese, Lombardia, Italy.


[edit] Places of Interest

Reno, which is a town in Leggiuno county, has the monastery Santa Caterina del Sasso Ballaro, which overlooks Lago Maggiore. Local tradition has it that it dates back to the 12 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.