Lavena Ponte Tresa
Lavena Ponte Tresa: a municipality immersed in nature and history
Lavena Ponte Tresa is a municipality immersed in nature and history in the province of Varese in Lombardy, situated on the Italian shore of Lake Lugano. This picturesque village is divided into two distinct centers: Lavena, the historical origin of the municipality, where one can admire the characteristic residential nuclei of Castello and Villa, and Ponte Tresa, whose name is due to the river that begins its course there.
Physical geography
It borders with Ponte Tresa, a similar-named Swiss municipality, from which it is separated by the Tresa river and connected by a bridge. The territory of Lavena Ponte Tresa is bathed by Lake Lugano, on whose shores extends the characteristic Strait of Lavena.
History
The origin of Lavena dates back to the 12th century, while Ponte Tresa had its origins in 1846, the year in which the bridge that connects the two centers was built. After the war, the municipality underwent significant development thanks to the arrival of numerous immigrants from southern Italy.
Symbols
The municipality of Lavena Ponte Tresa has a coat of arms and a gonfalon granted by the President of the Republic in 2001.
Monuments and places of interest
Lavena Ponte Tresa and the surrounding municipalities offer numerous natural beauties, such as the shores of Lake Lugano and the famous Strait of Lavena, from which one can admire the suggestive panorama of the mountains that surround it.
Society
The municipality has a population of about 5,831 inhabitants, of which 1.60% are of Romanian nationality.
Culture
Lavena Ponte Tresa was the location for some scenes of the 1973 film "Anna, quel particolare piacere."
Economy
The main local resources of Lavena Ponte Tresa are commerce, craftsmanship, and tourism, thanks especially to the international crossing that connects Italy and Switzerland. Tourism has led to the development of the local economy.
Infrastructure and transport
The Ponte Tresa station, whose history dates back to the second half of the nineteenth century, is currently disused.
Administration
The municipality of Lavena Ponte Tresa is part of the Regio Insubrica working community, an organization that brings together several Italian and Swiss provinces, and is twinned with several cities and municipalities in Europe.
In summary, Lavena Ponte Tresa is a municipality immersed in nature and history, with numerous tourist attractions and a constantly growing economy.
