Najlepsze atrakcje w Varennie

Varenna Essentials

Varenna is defined by its historic architecture and lakefront setting. This collection features the 13th-century San Giorgio church and the 11th-century San Giovanni Battista, two of the oldest religious sites in the region. The botanical gardens of Villa Monastero stretch along the shore, while the medieval Castello di Vezio provides a panoramic lookout from the hills. Key highlights include the red Passerella degli innamorati walkway and the Fiumelatte spring, known for being one of Italy’s shortest seasonal rivers.

Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero is located in Varenna, Province of Lecco, on the shore of Lake Como.

Vezio Castle

Castello di Vezio is a castle located nearby Varenna and Perledo, northern Italy.

Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giorgio

13th-century parish church featuring a three-nave layout and medieval frescoes, including a large representation of Saint Christopher on the facade.

Varenna

The town's scenic waterfront area serves as the primary ferry landing, featuring a harbor lined with colorful houses and lakeside cafes.

Passerella degli innamorati

A cantilevered red metal walkway fixed to the rock face, connecting the ferry pier to the historic center of Varenna along the lakefront.

Piazza San Giorgio

The central cobblestone square of Varenna, home to the town's main churches and serving as the focal point for the historic district.

Sorgente di Fiumelatte

The source of one of Italy's shortest rivers, which flows for only 250 meters. The spring is known for its seasonal, frothy white appearance.

Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista

One of the oldest religious buildings in the Lake Como region, dating back to the 11th century, featuring ancient frescoes and a Romanesque bell tower.

Museo ornitologico Luigi Scanagatta

Founded in 1962, this museum houses an extensive collection of bird specimens and natural history exhibits focused on the Lake Como region.