Angera

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = Angera-Stemma.png official_name = Comune di Angera
region = Lombardy
province = Varese (VA)
elevation_m = 193
area_total_km2 = 17
population_as_of = 31 December,2004
population_total = 5713
population_density_km2 = 322
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|45|46|0|N|08|35|0|E
frazioni = Capronno, Barzola
telephone = 0331
postalcode = 21021
gentilic = Angeresi
saint = Santa Maria Assunta
day = 15 August
mayor =
website =

Angera is a town located in the province of Varese, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. In Roman times, under the name of "Angleria", it was an important lake port and road station. Today its major feature is the Rocca, an imposing castle of very ancient origin. The area offers good wines and lovely panoramas over Lago Maggiore.

Notable "Angeresi"

*Peter Martyr d'Anghiera (1457–1526), historian of Spain.
*Cristoforo Solari called "il Gobbo" (c.1460–1527), sculptor and architect.

External links

* [http://www.verbanensia.org/monumenta_select.asp?tipo=1 Churches in Angera]
* [http://www.verbanensia.org/loca_details.asp?locID=601 The "Rocca Borromeo"]