Varenna

Historic sites in Varenna

This collection highlights the medieval heritage of the eastern shore of Lake Como, centered around Varenna and Lierna. The selection includes defensive structures like the 11th-century Castello di Vezio and the fortified peninsula of Lierna Castle. Complementing these are the town's civic hubs, including the 14th-century Piazza San Giorgio and the historic Municipio, which showcase the region's Romanesque and Gothic architectural influences and traditional cobblestone urban planning.

Lierna Castle

Lierna Castle is a castle on the eastern side of Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy.

Castello di Vezio

Medieval fortress featuring a stone watchtower and defensive walls. The site houses a permanent exhibition on the Lariosaurus and hosts regular falconry displays.

Piazza San Giorgio

The central hub of Varenna, bordered by the 14th-century Church of San Giorgio and the Romanesque Church of San Giovanni Battista.

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Piazza al Prato

A traditional cobblestone square in the northern section of the village, surrounded by historic residential architecture and narrow pedestrian passages.

Municipio

The administrative center of Varenna, located in a historic building adjacent to the town's main square and religious sites.

Piazza Unione Europea

A pedestrianized cobblestone square situated near the waterfront, serving as a transit point between the ferry terminal and the historic village center.