Old Town Travel Guide
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.
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.
Estense Palace
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
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch
Cantonese Dimsum Cooking Lesson in Como or Lugano with Chef Ling
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, San Vittore Basilica and Corso Matteotti 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, Estensi Gardens and Corso Matteotti 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 Castiglione Olona and Piazza Monte Grappa.
Casbeno
While visiting Casbeno, you might make a stop by sights like Estensi Gardens and Villa Recalcati.
- Lake Lugano
- Como-Brunate Funicular
- Piazza Cavour
- Lake Varese
- Borromean Islands
- Cannobio Ferry Terminal
- Como Cathedral
- Isola Bella
- Villa Erba
- Villa Olmo
- Bogogno Golf Resort
- Stresa Ferry Terminal
- Villa Taranto Botanical Garden
- Mottarone
- Intra Ferry Terminal
- Piazza Vittoria
- Villa Pallavicino Park
- Monte Mottac State Reserve
- Mount Generoso
- Isola Madre Botanical Garden
- Baveno Ferry Terminal
- Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal
- Villa Rusconi-Clerici
- Lake Monate