The 10 Best Free Things to do in Varese, Lombardy

December 11, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Varese (Italian: [vaˈreːze] ( listen), Latin Baretium, archaic German: Väris, Varés in Varesino) is a city and comune in north-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 55 kilometres (34 mi) north of Milan.
Restaurants in Varese

1. Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese

Viale del Santuario, 21100, Varese Italy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,722 reviews

Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese

The Sacro Monte of Varese Unesco, is far few kilometers from the city. It consists of the Holy Road and the Sanctuary. The Holy Road with its 14 chapels, rise the mountain up to the little village of Santa Maria del Monte and it ends with the Sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin. The rise is 2 kilometers along on a pebbly path, and every chapel represents one of the Mystery of Jesus’s life. You can find at the mountaintop the Sanctuary, the Cloister of Monache Romite Ambrosiane, The Museo Baroffio e del Santuario, the Casa Museo Lodovico Pogliaghi, the permanent natity scene, and different restaurants, bar, pizzeria, hotels and b&b. Don't miss the Emporio, a Multifunctional shop where visitors can find touristic informations.

Reviewed By 26paulaw

We spent a morning hiking part of the trail, in each direction, from the station of the tram. The views were incredible and the little stores were charming. The cathedral/monastery was amazing. We were with all of our adult children and grand children. Everyone enjoyed the spectacular views. It was a cold winter day but the sun was out and the hiking kept us warm. I wish that we could have spent more time there but we had to leave after about three hours.

2. Chiesa di Santo Stefano

Via Porto Rose Loc. Bizzozero, 21100, Varese Italy http://www.parrocchie.it/varese/sanvittorecasbeno/doc/SantoStefano-Bizzozero.PDF
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Chiesa di Santo Stefano

3. Palazzo e Giardini Estensi

presso Comune Varese, Varese Italy http://www.vareseturismo.it/ville-e-giardini-provincia-varese
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 518 reviews

Palazzo e Giardini Estensi

4. Lake Varese Bicycle Trail

Piazzale Roma, Varese Italy
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4.5 based on 771 reviews

Lake Varese Bicycle Trail

Reviewed By 850bastiaan

Bike trail around the lake is perfect for a tranquillo ride around the lake. But, watch out for the bike rental "noleggio bici" near the Lido della Schiranna part of the lake!! I had the worst experience of renting a bike. It is an absolutely scam. The bikes are of a really bad quality. Got a flat tire 2 times! Furthermore, the chain was loose for 3 times. Same happened to my mate with the chain. I had to pay the full amount of money, which was 20 euro for a 5 hour ride with al these problems.. I didnt agree and he called the italian police immediately. I suggest rent a "gimme bike" from the city and cycle to the lake: it is not far. or find another bike shop! Good luck guys:)

5. Pista Ciclopedonale del lago di Comabbio

Strada Provinciale 18 Comabbio, 21029, Varese Italy http://www.saltainsella.it/comabbio_pista_ciclabile.htm
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4.5 based on 304 reviews

Pista Ciclopedonale del lago di Comabbio

6. Campo dei Fiori Astronomical Observatory

Localita Campo dei Fiori, 21100, Varese Italy +39 0332 235491 [email protected] http://www.astrogeo.va.it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 140 reviews

Campo dei Fiori Astronomical Observatory

7. Varese City Hall

Via Luigi Sacco 5, 21100, Varese Italy http://www.comune.varese.it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Varese City Hall

8. Battistero di san Giovanni Battista

Piazza Canonica 7, 21100, Varese Italy http://santantonioabatevarese.it/
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Battistero di san Giovanni Battista

9. Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate

Piazza della Motta, Varese Italy http://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/architetture/schede/1d010-00040/
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate

10. Santuario di Santa Maria del Monte

Via Dell'Assunzione 21, 21100, Varese Italy +39 0332 229223 http://www.unescovarese.com/code/15346/Varese-Santuario-di-Santa-Maria-del-Monte
Excellent
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4.5 based on 85 reviews

Santuario di Santa Maria del Monte

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