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.

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.

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

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

Locarno and Ascona: Scenic Electric Bike Cycling Tour

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore
Old Town Hotel Deals

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Villa Principe Leopoldo
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Villa Sassa
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Palace Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Starhotels Grand Milan
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Novotel Milan Malpensa Airport
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025
Other neighborhoods 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 Mercato and Castiglione Olona 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.