Old Town
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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Corso Matteotti.
Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
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.
Estensi Gardens
Wander through an attractive parkland modeled on the gardens of a royal household and explore its archeological museum.
Things to do
Varese: Villa and Panza Collection Entry Ticket
Torba: Torba Monastery Entry Ticket
Morazzone: Casa Macchi Entry Ticket
Escape Room across Varese
Lugano Fox Town fashion outlet, private tour from Milan
Vintage car rental on the lake for a day
Top hotels in Old Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Downtown Varese
If you're spending some time in Downtown Varese, Corso Matteotti and Piazza Monte Grappa are top sights worth seeing.
Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Estense Palace and Piazza Monte Grappa.
Biumo Superiore
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Biumo Superiore and surrounding area, you can visit Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza and Collection and Villa Mylius.
Centro, Casbeno
While Centro, Casbeno isn't home to many top sights, Estense Palace and Piazza Monte Grappa are some notable places to visit nearby.
Aggregazione Rionale 9
While Aggregazione Rionale 9 may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mercato and Castiglione Olona.
Casbeno
While visiting Casbeno, you might make a stop by sights like Villa Recalcati and Estensi Gardens.
- San Vittore Basilica
- Broletto Courtyard
- Como-Brunate Funicular
- Piazza Cavour
- Borromean Islands
- Cannobio Ferry Terminal
- Stresa Ferry Terminal
- Villa Olmo
- Intra Ferry Terminal
- Mottarone
- Isola Bella Botanical Garden
- Villa Rusconi-Clerici
- Isola Madre Botanical Garden
- Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal
- Borromeo Palace and Garden