Some of the world's most advanced helicopters trace their origins to Samarate. The local district of Cascina Costa serves as the headquarters for Leonardo Helicopters, formerly AgustaWestland, anchoring the town firmly in global aviation history.
Located in the province of Varese, the municipality is home to 16,168 residents and officially gained city status in 2009. In a nod to its broader European ties, it has maintained a sister-city relationship with Yeovil, England, since 2001.
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The closest destinations covered by our editors, with straight-line distance.
