Autumn is a season that transforms the landscape into a living work of art. The colors light up and every corner of green is tinged with warm and enveloping shades. In this period, Varese reveals itself in all its beauty, offering unique views and poetic atmospheres that invite you to discover the area.
Among the most evocative places to admire the foliage, the gardens of the historic villas of the municipality stand out: authentic treasure chests of history, elegance and nature. These parks, designed with care and vision, preserve centuries-old trees, tree-lined avenues, hedges and romantic corners that are dressed in gold, copper and purple in autumn. Walking in these gardens means immersing yourself in a story that intertwines art, landscape and memory.
The itinerary we propose is an invitation to experience foliage in a new way: not only as a natural spectacle, but as a cultural and sensorial experience. Every villa is a stop, every garden a painting, every leaf a detail that speaks of beauty and time.
THE ITINERARY:
- Estensi Gardens of Varese
In the heart of the city centre, the Estensi Gardens are transformed into a natural stage where autumn plays its most fascinating part. The tree canopies are tinged with shades from golden yellow to deep red, while the tidy avenues, flower beds and historic fountains immerse themselves in a suspended and evocative atmosphere.
Designed in the eighteenth century, these green spaces offer a unique experience. The central avenue, which leads to Palazzo Estense, is one of the most scenic points to admire the foliage, framed by centuries-old trees that create a harmony of warm colours.
Also not to be missed are the area of the monumental fountain, where the reflection of the leaves in the water amplifies the magic of the landscape, and the Italian garden, with its green geometries that contrast with the autumn shades.
Every step among the fallen leaves is an invitation to observe. The foliage here is not just a seasonal phenomenon, but a story of beauty where nature, art and history intertwine in perfect balance.
Whether you come for a walk, a photo or simply to enjoy the silence, the Estensi Gardens of Varese welcome you with grace, color and wonder in autumn.
@varesedoyoulake and @visitvarese
In the heart of the Public Gardens of Varese, Villa Mirabello reveals itself as a fascinating stop for those seeking beauty and quiet during the foliage season. Surrounded by a nineteenth-century historic park, the villa, now home to the Civic Archaeological Museum, offers a unique context where nature and memory blend harmoniously.
In autumn, the garden transforms: the foliage of centuries-old trees, including beech, lime and maple trees, lights up with warm colours. One of the most evocative points to admire this moment of the year is the avenue that runs alongside the viewpoint, from which there is a panoramic view of Lake Varese and the Pre-Alps, framed by the golden tones of the season.
Walking along the paths that cross the park means immersing yourself in a landscape that tells centuries of history, among ancient finds, romantic views and contemplative atmospheres. The English garden area amplifies even more the feeling of harmony between art and the surrounding landscape.
@luca.tibi and @annalisa.brugnoni
Villa Panza is another place where, in autumn, the gardens and courtyards that surround eighteenth-century architecture are transformed into a natural stage. The park surrounding the villa, with its centuries-old trees, offers a foliage show that excites and involves all the senses.
Walking through the avenues of Villa Panza this season means immersing yourself in a dialogue between art and landscape. In particular, the avenue of monumental hornbeams, which separates the two large parterres, is colored with warm and enveloping shades, creating a perfect setting for the contemporary installations of the collection. The contrasts between the minimalist works and the colors of nature blend into visual harmonies that make the experience unique.
Among the most striking areas to admire the foliage are also the ornamental pond area, surrounded by tall trees, and the Italian garden that opens onto the court of honor. Each corner tells a story of beauty, balance and contemplation.
Villa Panza in autumn is not just a cultural destination, but a refuge of quiet and inspiration, where nature and art meet in perfect harmony
@varesenews and @ilary_2
In the Sant'Ambrogio district, Villa Toeplitz welcomes autumn with elegance and charm. Its park, among the most evocative in Varese, is transformed into an enchanting garden where the foliage offers surprising nuances.
Among the best spots to admire the foliage are the avenue of conifers, which leads to the villa through centuries-old trees, and the area of monumental fountains, where the water reflects the autumn sky and colorful foliage, creating plays of light and atmosphere. The Italian garden, with its hedges, also offers perfect views for a relaxing walk.
Walking here means being enveloped by a different atmosphere. The Castiglioni Museum, housed inside the villa, adds a touch of curiosity that makes the visit even more stimulating.
Villa Toeplitz remains a city oasis where foliage is not only a protagonist, but becomes an experience.
@luciacannavales and @teogot
Reach Varese in this magnificent autumn period thanks to the convenient connections offered by Trenitalia. A simple and sustainable journey to discover the historic villas immersed in the foliage, among enchanting parks, panoramic views and atmospheres that only autumn can offer.
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