Basilica di San Vittore, Varese

Name: Basilica di San Vittore
Address: Piazzetta S. Lorenzo, Varese, 21100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0332 236019

#14 among attractions in Varese

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The collegiate basilica of San Vittore is a Catholic place of worship, located in the center of Varese, dedicated to Saint Victor. Pertaining to it are the Baroque bell tower, and the Gothic-style baptistery of Saint John.

In May 1925 Pope Pius XI elevated it to the dignity of minor basilica.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Mannerism, BaroqueCoordinates: 45°49'7"N, 8°49'39"E

Address

Piazzetta S. LorenzoVarese 21100 Italy

Contact

+39 0332 236019

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Day trips

Basilica di San Vittore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Estense, Masnago Castle, F. Fabiano, Civic Tower.

~870 ftW
Elegant estate with formal gardens
Palazzo Estense, Varese
5 min walk • The Palazzo Estense is a Baroque palace built for Francesco III d'Este and the House of Este in Varese, Italy. The palace was designed by architect Giuseppe Bianchi and was completed in 1760.
1.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Masnago Castle, Varese
36 min walk • The Castello di Masnago is a castle, now a civic art museum, located atop a hill on Via Cola di Rienzo number 42 in Mantegazza Park in the quartiere of Masnago of the town of Varese, region of Lombardy, Italy.
~1840 ftSW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
F. Fabiano, Varese
9 min walk • The Fausto Fabiano municipal swimming pool is a water sports facility located in the center of the Italian city of Varese, on the southwestern edge of the Estensi Gardens. Built between 1966 and 1967, it is home to the activities of Varese Olona...
~1050 ftW
Tower
Civic Tower, Varese
6 min walk • "The Civic Tower has well-defined characters. His position is made according to the best points of view, in a harmonious whole, emotionally, and control, in the context of urban and architectural Square.. " — Mr.
0.7 miW
Architecture
Villa Recalcati, Varese
19 min walk • Villa Recalcati is a Baroque palace in Varese, in the neighborhood Casbeno, in Italy. It is the headquarter of the Province of Varese and one of the two locations of the Prefecture of Varese.
~1520 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Art museum
Palazzo and estensi gardens with Villa Mirabello, Varese
8 min walk • The Villa Mirabello Civic Archaeological Museum is a museum in Varese, housed since 1949 in the Villa Mirabello of the same name.
0.5 miN
45°49'30"N • 8°49'45"E
Villa Panza, Varese
12 min walk • Museum, Architecture, Art gallery
1.4 miNW
45°49'44"N • 8°48'9"E
Castello di Masnago, Varese
36 min walk • Forts and castles
~760 ftS
45°48'59"N • 8°49'42"E
Galleria Manzoni, Varese
4 min walk • Square
~900 ftS
Universities and schools
University of Insubria, Varese
5 min walk • The University of Insubria is an Italian university located in Como and Varese, with secondary locations in Busto Arsizio and Saronno.
1.7 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
PalaWhirlpool, Varese
44 min walk • Palasport Lino Oldrini, known as Enerxenia Arena for sponsorship reasons, is an indoor sporting arena that is located in Varese, Italy. The seating capacity of the arena is 5,300 people for basketball games.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica di San Vittore?

Nearby attractions include Galleria Manzoni, Varese (4 min walk), Palazzo Estense, Varese (5 min walk), University of Insubria, Varese (5 min walk), Civic Tower, Varese (6 min walk).

How to get to Basilica di San Vittore by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica di San Vittore:

Bus

Maspero • Lines: B50 As, H632 Di (8 min walk)
Varese • Lines: B50 As, B50 Di, H632 As, H632 Di (8 min walk)

Train

Varese Nord (8 min walk)
Varese (8 min walk)