Leggiuno

Leggiuno is a town and comune in the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy.
It is the birthplace of Gigi Riva, a footballer of AC Legnano, Cagliari Calcio and the Italy national [football team]. The 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.