Historic Churches
Varenna’s religious architecture spans several centuries, featuring the 11th-century Romanesque San Giovanni Battista and the 13th-century San Giorgio. These sites preserve significant medieval frescoes, 16th-century polyptychs, and Baroque stucco work. The collection includes central parish buildings in Piazza San Giorgio and the isolated San Pietro in Ortanella, providing a comprehensive view of the stone masonry and spiritual history of the Lake Como region.
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giorgio
A 13th-century parish church in Varenna's main square featuring a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The interior houses notable medieval frescoes and a significant 16th-century polyptych.
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
An 11th-century Romanesque structure, recognized as one of the oldest churches in the Lake Como area. Its interior preserves primitive architectural elements and important 14th-century frescoes.
C Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
An 18th-century Baroque church located on the main square, featuring an ornate interior with gilded stucco and historic religious paintings.
Chiesa di Santa Marta
A small historic church located in the heart of Varenna, contributing to the town's traditional medieval architectural fabric.
San Pietro, Ortanella
San Pietro is a parish church in Ortanella, a frazione of Esino Lario, in the Province of Lecco in Lombardy, in northern Italy.
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