• Art & Culture

Castello Castiglioni Mantegazza

Where
Via Cola di Rienzo 12, Masnago (VA)

Our tour continues to an historical medieval fortification that was built between the  11th and 13th centuries on a hill to the southeast of Lake Varese.

The castle's defensive function is evidenced by its square tower, which still survives today. The fortress was completed in the 15th century by the construction of the 15th-century castle, which was added to the eastern side of the tower and inside which visitors can admire an important series of profane frescoes in the courtly Gothic style.

Another remarkable addition three centuries later was the 18-century villa:  completing the 15th-century construction, it formed the first embryo of the park that you will visit.

Completely different from the Italian-style garden created at the time, today Parco Mantegazza (named after one of the last owners before the area was handed over to the municipality of Varese in 1981) is a stunning historic garden in a romantic English style, filled with centuries-old trees and important exotic plants.

You can also enjoy a visit to the temporary and permanent exhibitions that are held inside the building, as Castello Castiglioni di Mantegazza has become a Gallery of Contemporary Art.

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Ph: Vareseturismo.it
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Places

Masnago Castle and Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau

  • Art & Culture
Masnago Castle and Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau
198 mt

Castiglioni Museum

Un affascinante viaggio tra archeologia e etnologia, tra deserto e savana, tra mito e realtà
  • Art & Culture
Castiglioni Museum
1.5 km

Villa Torelli Mylius

  • Parks
Villa Torelli Mylius
1.76 km

Villa e Parco Toeplitz

  • Art & Culture
Villa e Parco Toeplitz
1.82 km

The Gardens of Palazzo Estense

  • Active & Green
The Gardens of Palazzo Estense
2.17 km

SHOPPING DISTRICT

  • Lifestyle
SHOPPING DISTRICT
2.19 km

Ancient mills and rural structures

  • Art & Culture
Ancient mills and rural structures
2.19 km

Waterfalls | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau

  • Active & Green
Cascate Varese
2.19 km

Palazzo Estense

  • Art & Culture
Palazzo Estense
2.21 km

Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza

Villa Menafolio Litta Panza (VA) is a Mecca for art lovers and tourist who come to visit the contemporary art exhibitions it hosts.
  • Art & Culture
Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza
2.28 km

Ville Ponti

An ancient residential complex owned by a Ponti’s family and now an efficient Congress Centre, property of Varese Chamber of Commerce.
  • Art & Culture
Ville Ponti
2.29 km

Panza Art Collection

  • Art & Culture
Panza Art Collection
2.29 km

Estense Gardens, Villa Mirabello and Civic Archaeological Museum

  • Art & Culture
Estense Gardens, Villa Mirabello and Civic Archaeological Museum
2.34 km

Varese: the old town

  • Lifestyle
Varese: the old town
2.36 km

Birrificio Angelo Poretti

  • Lifestyle
Birrificio Angelo Poretti
2.36 km

Basilica di San Vittore

Entering the historical core, walking through the streets of the center you'll be enchanted by the vision of the Basilica
  • Religious Tourism
Basilica di San Vittore, Churches of Varese
2.45 km

Golf Club Varese

Golf Club Varese offers incomparably beautiful views that embrace Monte Rosa, the Maggiore, Varese and Monate lakes.
  • Golf
Golf Club Varese, Luvinate (VA)
2.98 km

Lake Varese: the cycling route and footpath

  • Lakes
Lake Varese: the cycling route and footpath
3.2 km

Casa Museo Lodovico Pogliaghi | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau

  • Art & Culture
Casa museo Pogliaghi
3.31 km

Sacri Monti in Piedmont and Lombardy

  • Unesco Sites
Sacri Monti in Piedmont and Lombardy
3.42 km

Events

The Gran Fondo Tre Valli Varesine On Road Competition

Varese
30/09/2023 - 01/10/2023
  • Cycle Tourism
The Gran Fondo Tre Valli Varesine On Road Competition
1.73 km

Rowing: International Para-Rowing Regatta

Lido di Gavirate, Varese
09/06/2023 - 11/06/2023
  • Active & Green
Rowing: International Para-Rowing Regatta
7.03 km

Italian Open Water Tour: Monate

Via Binda, 2, Monate (VA)
25/06/2023
  • Active & Green
Italian Open Water Tour: Monate
10.41 km

Cycling: The Carnago Grand Prix

Carnago (VA)
26/08/2023
  • Cycle Tourism
Cycling: The Carnago Grand Prix
12.31 km

Activities

Bike Tour around the Lakes of Comabbio and Varese

  • Cycle Tourism
Bike Tour around the Lakes of Comabbio and Varese
13.31 km

Where to sleep

IL NONARO

Varese
IL NONARO
191 mt

B&B VILLA ADELE

Varese
B&B VILLA ADELE
364 mt

KIBILU' RESIDENZA PANORAMA

Varese
KIBILU' RESIDENZA PANORAMA
486 mt

B&B LE ORTENSIE

Varese
B&B LE ORTENSIE
653 mt

PALACE GRAND HOTEL

Varese
PALACE GRAND HOTEL
1.07 km

B&B VILLA GIULI

Varese
B&B VILLA GIULI
1.13 km

LOCANDA VECCHIA OSTERIA

Varese
LOCANDA VECCHIA OSTERIA
1.42 km

B&B VILLA ADRIANA

VARESE
B&B VILLA ADRIANA
1.69 km

VILLA BERNOCCHI

Varese
VILLA BERNOCCHI
1.74 km

LA MARTINO B&B

Varese
LA MARTINO B&B
1.74 km

B&B LA CASA DI PAMELA

Casciago
B&B LA CASA DI PAMELA
1.74 km

C.A.V BILO

Varese
C.A.V BILO
1.74 km

GRIFOVARESE

Varese
GRIFOVARESE
1.84 km

BED & BREAKFAST LE DUE G

Varese
BED & BREAKFAST LE DUE G
1.84 km

INVILLA BNB

Varese
INVILLA BNB
1.97 km

ART HOTEL VARESE

Varese
ART HOTEL VARESE
1.99 km

STAURENGHI FLORA

Varese
STAURENGHI FLORA
2.02 km

STAURENGHI BLU

Varese
STAURENGHI BLU
2.02 km

STAURENGHI AMARETTO

Varese
STAURENGHI AMARETTO
2.02 km

HOTEL RISTORANTE VECCHIA RIVA

Varese
HOTEL RISTORANTE VECCHIA RIVA
2.17 km