Varese 2024
It is my second time to visit Varese . Unbelievably, the first visit was 14 years ago, covering Villa Panza , the Church of Saint Maximilian Kolbe and Sacro Monte . The sightseeing points this time are totally different: churches in the town centre, Palazzo Estense with a gorgeous park and Parco Lugli Zanzi . Varese is nicknamed ‘Garden City’. It is built on seven hills and embraced by beautiful lakes. Many gardens and green spaces dot throughout the city. Varese offers a wealth of walks and trails for jogging, cycling and walking. Apart from the beautiful nature, Varese is also an enchanting old town with portico walkways, adorable villas and religious monuments. From the 17th century, nobles and the rich from Milan began to build second residences around Varese's historic centre. Palazzo Estense is among all a magnificent one. The Duke of Modena and Governor of the Duchy of Milan, Francesco III D’Este , bought the territory with an existing building in 1765 and entrust