About the venue

Varese is located in the Northern part of Italy, 55km north of Milan. The town lies at the foot of the Campo dei Fiori mountain range overlooking Lake Varese. It has a population of approximately 80,000.

Lake Varese, is 8.8 km long and 4.5 km wide.

It has hosted the Coupe de la Jeunesse in 2007, 2012 European Rowing Championships and 2013 World Rowing Masters Regatta, and the 2014 World Rowing Under 23 Championships. 

Lake Varese has been part of Natura 2000 . This is the European Union’s large system of protected areas, which safeguard rare or endangered species and habitats.

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