Old Town
Varese





Popular places to visit

San Vittore Basilica
Beautiful frescos, Baroque architecture and a huge bell tower are some of the charms of this church dedicated to Varese's patron saint.

Masnago Castle
Set on a hillside overlooking Lake Varese is a historic castle that showcases frescos and paintings from the 15th century to the present day.

Corso Matteotti
During your trip to Varese, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Corso Matteotti.

Lake Varese bicycle trail
You can take time to visit Lake Varese bicycle trail during your travels to Varese. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.

Estensi Gardens
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Things to do

Varese: Villa and Panza Collection Entry Ticket

Lugano Museum Tour From the Grotto with Lunch

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

Downtown Varese
While visiting Downtown Varese, you might make a stop by sights like San Vittore Basilica and Corso Matteotti.

Aggregazione Rionale 1
If you're spending some time in Aggregazione Rionale 1, Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti are top sights worth seeing.

Biumo Superiore
When in Biumo Superiore, you can plan a visit to Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza and Collection and Villa Mylius, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Estense Palace and Corso Matteotti are some notable places to visit nearby.

Aggregazione Rionale 9
Aggregazione Rionale 9 might not have many top sights, but Castiglione Olona and Lake Varese bicycle trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Casbeno
While visiting Casbeno, you might make a stop by sights like Villa Recalcati and Estensi Gardens.