Gerenzano is a ''

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'' (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the

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region Lombardy, located about northwest of

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and about southeast of

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. Gerenzano borders the following municipalities: Cislago,

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Transports

Gerenzano is served by train transportation with Gerenzano-Turate station, situated on the line connecting Varese and Laveno Mombello to Milan. This line is operated by FNM.

Education and culture

Gerenzano has two public primary schools (one entitled to Pope Giovanni XXIII and one to G.P. Clerici) and one public middle school (entitled to the Italian scientist Enrico Fermi). There are no high schools in the ''comune.'' A public library is also present in the territory, along with a public auditorium.

Sports

In Gerenzano are located the following sport teams: * Gruppo Sportivo Gerenzano, Twirling * Polisportiva Salus Gerenzano, Football, Volleyball, Basketball and other activities * A.S.D Gerenzanese Calcio, Football

References

Cities and towns in Lombardy {{Varese-geo-stub