Mentasti Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Masnago Castle
Set on a hillside overlooking Lake Varese is a historic castle that showcases frescos and paintings from the 15th century to the present day.

Lake Varese bicycle trail
You can take time to visit Lake Varese bicycle trail during your travels to Varese. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Corso Matteotti
During your trip to Varese, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Corso Matteotti.

Estensi Gardens
Wander through an attractive parkland modeled on the gardens of a royal household and explore its archeological museum.

San Vittore Basilica
Beautiful frescos, Baroque architecture and a huge bell tower are some of the charms of this church dedicated to Varese's patron saint.

Estense Palace
One of the city’s most important public buildings is a stately Baroque palace nicknamed the Versailles of Milan for its grandeur.
Activities

Lake Como Rebels: Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 2 Wineries with Pairing Lunch
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Other neighbourhoods around Mentasti

Belforte
Though Belforte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palazzo e Giardini Estensi and Castiglione Olona.

Belforte Vecchio
While Belforte Vecchio isn't home to many top sights, Castiglione Olona and Mercato are some notable places to visit nearby.

Aggregazione Rionale 9
While Aggregazione Rionale 9 may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Castiglione Olona and Mercato.

Bustecche
While Bustecche may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake Varese bicycle trail and Castiglione Olona.

Old Town
Old Town is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like San Vittore Basilica and Corso Matteotti.

Aggregazione Rionale 1
While visiting Aggregazione Rionale 1, you might make a stop by sights like Castiglione Olona and Estensi Gardens.
- Lake Lugano
- Como-Brunate Funicular
- Piazza Cavour
- Borromean Islands
- Stresa Ferry Terminal
- Villa Taranto Botanical Garden
- Baveno Ferry Terminal
- Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal
- Piazza Vittoria
- Lake Monate
- Isola Bella Botanical Garden
- Villa Pallavicino Park
- Borromeo Palace and Garden
- Isola Madre Botanical Garden