VARESE
From the 18th century Palazzo Estense to the breathtaking panoramas of the Sacro Monte. To the silent ripples in the lake to the slopes of Campo dei Fiori. A garden city to be explored
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The parks surrounding the villas of Varese are the perfect welcome to what is commonly referred to as the garden city. Fresh blossoms create the green carpet leading to Palazzo Estense.
Tourism Varese. Giacomo Leopardi endearingly referred to it as the “Little Versailles” of Italy. A voyage through the splendor of the 1700’s, from the hill of Belvedere to the Italian gardens and their linear hedges. Villa Menafoglio Litta, managed by FAI, 'dimora di delizia' to the Marquis Menafoglio, tells about the passion for contemporary art of Count Giuseppe Panza di Biumo. Another artistic hub to be uncovered includes the Museum within the Masnago Castle, decorated with frescoes of scenes from the court.
Outside the city, there are plenty of opportunities to climb the surrounding steep slopes by bicycle. Start slow in Schiranna, and, in a more slow way, from the circumnavigation of Lake Varese. Here were found palafitte of primitive men, with the first remains found as far back as 1863. Some are in the museum of the Virginia Beetle, others are kept in the Civic Museum of the City of Varese, in Villa Mirabello.
By foot, just two kilometres from the Via Sacra, is the Sanctuary of the Sacro Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that connects 14 chapels winding into the sky. Under the mountain, in Sant’Ambrogio, check out the magnificent Villa Toeplitz, a testament park-gardens of Varese
- Discover Lombardy
- VARESE
Experiences
Castelveccana
- Active & Green
![Castelveccana Castelveccana and its districts, among cycle tourism, history and culture](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/1130/1841/37405.jpg?itok=75jZprDA)
Boroughs Varese
- Villages
![Boroughs Varese Boroughs Varese, hints for visiting](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/486/670/26105.jpg?itok=yrwN-rCM)
Castrum of castelseprio
- Unesco Sites
![Castrum of castelseprio Castrum of Castelseprio](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/845/1137/id62_castrum-di-castelseprio_01_provincia-di-varese.jpg?itok=2acTFf_G)
Flavors on the lakes: Como and Varese
- Food & Wine
![Risotto with perch Flavors on the lakes: Como and Varese](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/52432/2796/52_varese_risotto-al-pesce-persicoi.jpg?itok=rkR4xysG)
From Lake Ceresio to Lake Maggiore through Valcuvia
- Parks
![Valcuvia Valcuvia](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/filefield_paths/valcuvia_-_cino_naturalmeteo_615x407.jpg?itok=K8EUKH0V)
Museum Varese
- Art & Culture
![Museum Varese Museum Varese, what to see?](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/490/674/1805.jpg?itok=Ymw7DtQT)
The appetizers of the Lombardic tradition
- Food & Wine
![The appetizers of the Lombardic tradition The appetizers of the Lombardic tradition](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_h/public/focus/images/164572/41730/34_valtellina_sciatt_-_1440x610.jpg?itok=W_qIEr6x)
Open sky museums Varese’s Painted Towns
- Villages
![Arcumeggia Open sky museums Varese’s Painted Towns](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/52829/3091/29-lago_maggiore_arcumeggia.jpg?itok=-nugRdRR)
From Lake Maggiore to Po River
- Cycle Tourism
![Borgo di Arcumeggia Borgo di Arcumeggia](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/949/7266/6_varese_arcumeggia_-_1440x610.jpg?itok=HZrGH8ss)
Varese Local Products Guide
- Food & Wine
![Varese Local Products Guide Varese local products guide, essential tips](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/1239/2349/16935.jpg?itok=mY0vdnR1)
Angera and the Open Air Museum
- Art & Culture
![Angera and the Open Air Museum Visit Angera and surroundings: some tips](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/836/1128/34402.jpg?itok=1A6fu-DD)
Cerro di Laveno Santa Caterina Arolo
- Cycle Tourism
![Cerro di Laveno Santa Caterina Arolo Cerro di Laveno Santa Caterina Arolo](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_h/public/focus/images/94600/5356/cerro_di_laveno_santa_caterina_arolo.jpg?itok=Zxr15zDU)
Places
Church of Villa
- Religious Tourism
![Church of Villa Church of Villa](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/95936/6566/chiesavilla.jpg?itok=xw0RRAjI)
Rugareto Forest
- Parks
![Rugareto Forest Rugareto Forest](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/95214/6524/senza-titolo-2.jpg?itok=RqAJ3RyJ)
Visconteo Castle
- Art & Culture
![Visconteo Castle Visconteo Castle](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/95216/5835/castello_visconteo_fagnano_olona.jpg?itok=2Z9oX7JZ)
Church of Santa Maria foris portas
- Unesco Sites
![Church of Santa Maria foris portas Church of Santa Maria foris portas](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/95222/5852/chiesa_di_santa_maria_foris_portas.jpg?itok=3Gk0Jt_4)
Casa Museo Lodovico Pogliaghi | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Art & Culture
![Casa Museo Pogliaghi Casa museo Pogliaghi](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/98681/13425/casa_museo_pogliaghi.jpg?itok=0mX4jj6k)
Palazzo Estense
- Art & Culture
![@inlombardia - Palazzo Estense di Varese @inlombardia - Palazzo Estense di Varese](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/717/3111/06_varese_palazzo_estense.jpg?itok=K7-8uiHb)
Masnago Castle and Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Art & Culture
![Masnago Castle and Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau Masnago Castle and Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau](http://www.vareseturismo.it/sites/default/files/styles/image_800x500/public/26869130_155146845276610_6954172795257356288_n.jpg?itok=tv-C_aFc)
Basilica di San Vittore
- Religious Tourism
![Basilica di San Vittore Basilica di San Vittore, Churches of Varese](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/711/895/25613.jpg?itok=p9mIh-sH)
The hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
- Religious Tourism
![@inlombardia - Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso @inlombardia - Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/713/2958/eremosantacaterina_fotolia.jpg?itok=PCBQQmDn)
The Abbey of San Donato
- Religious Tourism
![The Abbey of San Donato Visit the Abbey of San Donato in Sesto Calende](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/710/894/33401.jpg?itok=vPk0__Rd)
Angera
- Villages
![Angera Angera](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/92595/5777/angera_-_spiaggia_con_sdraio.jpg?itok=k7eF6fvo)
Ancient mills and rural structures
- Art & Culture
![Ancient mills and rural structures Ancient mills and rural structures](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/97840/35398/i-mulini-di-pieroval-veddasca-261a005a-01f9-4100-8ca8-3564f52ca8f2.jpg?itok=lyNA0DX7)
Badia di Ganna
- Religious Tourism
![Badia di Ganna Badia di Ganna](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/26331/36224/badia-di-ganna.jpg?itok=kudMDr44)
Visconti di San Vito Castle (Somma Lombardo) | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Art & Culture
![Visconti di San Vito Castle (Somma Lombardo) | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau Visconti di San Vito Castle (Somma Lombardo) | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau](http://www.vareseturismo.it/sites/default/files/styles/image_800x500/public/castellovisconti.jpg?itok=Foy01wYV)
Castiglione Olona A Piece of Tuscany in Lombardy
- Villages
![Castiglione Olona A Piece of Tuscany in Lombardy Tour to Castiglione Olona](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/705/889/16818.jpg?itok=nn4-1k_t)
Church of San Pietro
- Art & Culture
![Church of San Pietro Church of San Pietro](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/95948/6569/gallarate.jpg?itok=uKHMVoAy)
Cloister of S. Antonino
- Art & Culture
![Chiostro di Sant'Antonino Chiostro di Sant'Antonino - Varese](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/91743/4073/senza-titolo-1.gif?itok=70dxOCga)
Angera municipial archaeological museum
- Art & Culture
![Civico Museo Archeologico di Angera Civico Museo Archeologico di Angera](https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/97855/7374/zai_3830aww.jpg?itok=JI7ltlNv)
Where to sleep
HOTEL FIRENZE
Saronno
![HOTEL FIRENZE HOTEL FIRENZE](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=46151&src=45b1a422144159803cc8a4006b67fe0f.jpg&w=335&h=245)
HOTEL ROMA
Cassano Magnago
![HOTEL ROMA HOTEL ROMA](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=49310&src=853cb872ac48049c6fcfb7761a733f13.jpg&w=335&h=245)
HOTEL D120
Olgiate Olona
![HOTEL D120 HOTEL D120](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=43987&src=ffd393d0e041747ede27bd2a103e0add.jpg&w=335&h=245)
HOTEL CONCA AZZURRA
Ranco
![HOTEL CONCA AZZURRA HOTEL CONCA AZZURRA](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=44765&src=9abf47a134351f5ed80c3edb41369c03.jpg&w=335&h=245)
FIRST HOTEL MALPENSA
Somma Lombardo
![FIRST HOTEL MALPENSA FIRST HOTEL MALPENSA](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=47608&src=00eeeb4d8964ea2b4509c77094224617.jpg&w=335&h=245)
IDEA HOTEL MILANO MALPENSA AIRPORT
Somma Lombardo
![IDEA HOTEL MILANO MALPENSA AIRPORT IDEA HOTEL MILANO MALPENSA AIRPORT](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=49093&src=065cd0327d4738836bf6ac2e68197a21.jpg&w=335&h=245)
HOTEL VILLA BORGHI
Varano Borghi
![HOTEL VILLA BORGHI HOTEL VILLA BORGHI](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=44537&src=412c56699a773f8909181ab9014b8e8f.jpg&w=335&h=245)
HOTEL DEL SOLE
Sesto Calende
![HOTEL DEL SOLE HOTEL DEL SOLE](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=46434&src=3ae099efe98e8d0aa15fbee90dd496ec.jpg&w=335&h=245)
HOTEL DE CHARME LAVENO
Laveno-Mombello
![HOTEL DE CHARME LAVENO HOTEL DE CHARME LAVENO](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=44577&src=2d3a0c10eaa0a26221c7fd2e43346db9.jpg&w=335&h=245)
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MILAN-MALPENSA AIRPORT
Somma Lombardo
![HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MILAN-MALPENSA AIRPORT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MILAN-MALPENSA AIRPORT](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=45417&src=e4772a9cc21274d969afd15369ce554d.jpg&w=335&h=245)
ART HOTEL VARESE
Varese
![ART HOTEL VARESE ART HOTEL VARESE](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=47603&src=bf7e1ea78686ad3c9e26143643f571eb.jpg&w=335&h=245)
Hotel Grotto Bagat
Lavena Ponte Tresa
![Hotel Grotto Bagat Hotel Grotto Bagat](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=45542&src=3a0ae0def554f1c0e415b5238e8ec2ce.jpg&w=335&h=245)
STAY HOTEL
Brunello
![STAY HOTEL STAY HOTEL](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=46075&src=dffab952b4c25a3c4fa2913ce10f6b54.jpg&w=335&h=245)
ALBERGO COLONNE
Varese
![ALBERGO COLONNE ALBERGO COLONNE](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=47492&src=579022cb3f27f464958f2562010fcad8.jpg&w=335&h=245)
MALPENSA INN
Lonate Pozzolo
![MALPENSA INN MALPENSA INN](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=47269&src=02bc44b3dfeafb182f4530fa63934d79.jpg&w=335&h=245)
ALBERGO SANT'ANNA
Solbiate Olona
![ALBERGO SANT'ANNA ALBERGO SANT'ANNA](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=49343&src=6196de092b19c5cedf49d7b77c9fea6b.jpg&w=335&h=245)
HOTEL OSTERIA DELLA PISTA
Casorate Sempione
![HOTEL OSTERIA DELLA PISTA HOTEL OSTERIA DELLA PISTA](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=47347&src=70f62820aab93519deb737f99f28715b.jpg&w=335&h=245)
ALBERGO RISTORANTE MADONNINA
Cantello
![ALBERGO RISTORANTE MADONNINA ALBERGO RISTORANTE MADONNINA](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=48799&src=c30cfd160d7b531cbef9bf1846fa64c0.jpg&w=335&h=245)
UNAHOTEL VARESE
Varese
![UNAHOTEL VARESE UNAHOTEL VARESE](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=44701&src=455756bcab63719c1dda7ffb1f6f4095.jpg&w=335&h=245)
HOTEL AL BORDUCAN
Varese
![HOTEL AL BORDUCAN HOTEL AL BORDUCAN](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=46033&src=59204e41f801eced8b79b6be1eef715f.jpg&w=335&h=245)
IL TUO VIAGGIO inLOMBARDIA. PRENOTA QUI
How to arrive
BY PLANE
Milano Malpensa 35 km, Linate 70 km, Orio al Serio 110 km
BY TRAIN
trenord.it
tilo.ch
BY CAR
Autostrada A8
Information
INFOPOINT VARESE
Piazza Monte Grappa, 5
T. +39 0332 281913
WIFI
Varese Wifi
FIND OUT MORE
comune.varese.it
Useful numbers
EMERGENCY
112
HOSPITALS
Ospedale Filippo del Ponte
Via Filippo Del Ponte, 19
T. +39 0332 299111
Ospedale Macchi–Va
Viale Luigi Borri, 57
T. +39 0332 278111
POLICE
Comando Provinciale Carabinieri Varese
Via Aurelio Saffi, 55
T. +39 0332 4501