Angera
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| Comune di Angera | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Varese (VA) |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Area | 17 km² (7 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 31 December 2004) | |
| - Total | 5,713 |
| - Density | 336/km² (870/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Angeresi |
| Dialing code | 0331 |
| Postal code | 21021 |
| Frazioni | Capronno, Barzola |
| Patron | Santa Maria Assunta |
| - Day | 15 August |
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.
[edit] Notable Angeresi
- Peter Martyr d'Anghiera (1457–1526), historian of Spain.
- Cristoforo Solari called il Gobbo (c.1460–1527), sculptor and architect.
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