Beautiful place, nice walk, great view. It's a pity that we didn't really find a coffee or restaurant nearby the parking point (First Chapel). I was happy that the church was open. The statues inside the chapels are not easy to watch and there are no English texts.

Great walk uphill, I little tiring but you can definitely do it at your own pace, stopping at each point to rest, enjoy the view, take some photos and drink some water. But GO TO THE TOP. The small village at the top is the cutest with all the alleys and stone walls. Plus the view is just wonderful. I wasn't sooo lucky because there's a bit of fog, so I couldn't see as far, but it was definitely worth it. Might go back to visit the museums and try to get a clearer sky. Plus, the restaurants have really reasonable price (haven't tried any as I took my own lunch). I'd say it takes at least 3 ro 4 hours to truly enjoy all that Sacro Monte offers, whitout the visit on the museums.

Great place to visit if you are around! The "Santuario di Santa Maria del Monte" church on top is a must see! The lack of parking spaces makes it a bit hard to visit. Also if you don't speak Italian it's quite a puzzle to figure out things. All in all; a great experience!

Great but hidden unesco site that you should visit when in the neighbourhood. It concerns an unpaved road up the mountain which can only be walked. Along this secret way 12 chapels have been build. Each differently and inside being decorated with historical carved statues. It is a nice walk up and very calm and relaxing environment. Parking is a bit problematic but we finally managed to find a place.

Magical place. Follow a cobblestone path along many chapels, in each a depiction of Biblical stories though statues and fresco's. Not all the lights work in the chapels, which makes some art hard to see properly, but it's worth the walk uphill and pressing your head against the glass - especially if you think of the fact that all of these chapels were made in the 1600s. On the top of the hill, you are greeted by the lovely and storylike village of Santa Maria del Monte. There are a few free parking places at the foot of the Sacro Monte di Varese, but parking is reasonably scarce. The walk or "hike light" uphill is not too steep and very doable for anyone with okay condition, but might be challenging for people who have trouble walking up more than two flights of steps. Definitely worth the visit! Santa Maria del Monte is also a great place to start a hike through the national park from, if you want more of a challenge.

So worth the walk up hills. Very interesting and surprising. Be care if you want to go in Santa Maria del monte church as no short shorts or vest style tops. There is a gift shop up there too. The village is interesting and pretty

Great walk in the Varese neighbourhood with 14 chapels up to the 'Sacro Monte di Varese'. It is a nice walk, that you can decide to take from the bottom to the top as a pilgrim for atonement. If you are less fit, you can decide to start the visit from the top and visit the chapels in the opposite order (if you came by car, a bus would bring you back to the top). It is not easy to see the interior of each chapel, but you will see more clearly on your mobile phone screen, if you put your device on the window glass of each chapel. Definitely a beautiful walk and a moment to think immersed in a nice environment.

Very beautiful panoramic view, the amaizing 14 architecture capellas related to Christian religion, with sculpture installations inside, you can even press the button and turn on the lights inside the installation!) There are also the restaurants on the top, so you can give yourself a reward for climbing on the hill)

Beautiful place for quiet reflection, and a peaceful walk. Amazing view of the surrounding areas too. Would make sure that you are surefooted, and probably not suited for a pram unless it’s a Thule buggy or similar as the cobblestones are quite large. There is also limited parking facilities, so would suggest trying to visit at non peak times too.

We had the most amazing time visiting Sacro Monte. We were so fortunate to meet a guide who acted as a tour guide for us, his name was Vittorio Valenta. We asked if he had a map and he told us all about the churches and took us to a few. We would have viewed the chapels and enjoyed the experience. But Vittorio made the whole experience come alive with his knowledge and enthusiasm. We have a 12, 10 and 8 year old who hung on every word he said. We can’t thank him enough. We were hoping to say thank you on our way out but he was busy doing exactly the same for another family. Thank you Vittorio it was a highlight of our visit. Gina and Joe (Cardiff, Wales).

A must visit site if you find yourselves in the area. A beautiful settlement on top of a hill with a beautiful view of lake Varese and its surroundings. There is a path you can follow to visit each chapel. There are also cafes and restaurants that you can visit to have a nice, drink or a meal while enjoying the view. 5 stars, Highly recommended!

Wonderful lake for rowing. Sadly it's to dirty to swim.

If you want to be alone in the nature then this is the right place for you.

Marvellous landscape, do not come here if you are in a hurry. There is too much beauty to for you to rush through. Preferably don't come alone, bring someone with whom you can share the beauty. I loved the surrounding "village". If you have a canoe bring it - your experience will be exponentially enriched.

So Romantic 😉

Gorgeous place

very nice

Beautiful place

There are not so many people in the park. So you can enjoy absolute calm and relaxing atmosphere. The house itself is good but I did not find something amazingly interesting there. The entrance is 12 euro They have a nice restaurant Luce. It was full, maybe it should be pre-booked

Very well worth to visit. Easy to reach just above Varese. Unique art Installations. Great park to walk and relax.

Please note that I am no fan of modern art, but I feel it would be wrong to judge them on that, since I did go willingly. The 3 stars are for the house and garden being lovely. Minus a star because €15 strikes me as expensive for the relatively few, (and monotonous), pieces of art on display and for charging €3 to park. It is very niche, but if one favors the school represented, one would probably rate it 5 stars.

Very nice art collection. Mostly US artists, monochrome and neon heavy but beautiful stuff. Worth a stop for sure!!

One of the most special spots to visit in Varese. Beautiful grounds that are meticulously maintained and interesting art exhibits that are updated frequently not to mention the delectable restaurant too …a must see

Great location for interesting collection. We came in for the Turrel, we stayed for the mix of old and new. The big neo classical rooms contrast with the contemporary collection and the African and latin American icons. English is limited, keep your phone close to check the digital tour. The villa had a beautiful park overlooking Varese.

3€ parking, 15€ for exhibitions and garden. The architecture is nice, the art is modern, the garden is nice… I guess if you are not a 200% art fan, 1,5h is enough time.

Very interesting Villa and amazing art collection. A must visit!

What a fascinating place both inside and outside. We went mainly to see the modern American art. But found everything worth seeing. The grounds and garden are lovely. And the interior furnishings are spectacular. Then there are the surprising pieces of American pop art from the 60's intermixed throughout. The light installation across several rooms by Dan Flaviny was luminescentp and impossible to capture on photos. A delightful experience all the way around.

Hermoso fui un día lluvioso pero igual hermoso, tiene un bello lagueto, la exposición de arte fue divertida. (Translated by Google) It was beautiful, it was a rainy day but still beautiful, it has a beautiful lake, the art exhibition was fun.

A Sunday picnic in Villa Panza with family and friends was lovely. Ordered our picnic baskets from their restaurant (healthy and tasty). The gardens are beautiful/well kept. Also visited light exhibition and the younger ones found it fascinating.

He estado dos veces en Varese y las dos veces he visitado este museo que es uno de mis favoritos en el mundo mundial. La mezcla entre el arte contemporáneo y el maravilloso edificio neoclasico, las piezas relacionadas con la luz, los jardines… es un sitio muy muy especial (Translated by Google) I have been to Varese twice and both times I have visited this museum, which is one of my favorites in the world. The mix between contemporary art and the wonderful neoclassical building, the pieces related to light, the gardens... it is a very very special place

A jewel of a modern art museum in a stunning villa. Lots to see as well as attractive grounds, especially nice in warmer weather. Good (if expensive) restaurant on site but plenty of other nice places to eat nearby.

This is a beautiful villa with lots of contemporary art pieces. There are different themes in different rooms of the villa, which is lika a feast to the eye. For sure, a must visit.

A quaint Park in Varese. More can be done to make the Park more engaging.

Beautiful Park, wonderful fountains

Beautiful gardens but the museum was closed when i was there. Very clean park and quiet even though its in a busy town. You can practice sports like polo or tennis here. Very nice.

Nice park, sadly no WC - thats the biggest minus! Otherwise nice and worth to see👍🏻

It is a very nice place, with green areas where you can stay with friends, playground for kids, enjoyable streets for walking or doing jogging.

Yoga outdoor!..wonderful

Beautiful park with historic cottages, nice view of Varese

Nice public gardens. Very well kept

De funiculare is een leuke manier om naar de Sacro monte di Varese te gaan. Maar niet eenvoudig als je alleen naar google kijkt. Die geeft nl. het EINDpunt weer. Niet zo handig. Je moet navigeren naar Parcheggio Sacro Monte. Daar kun je parkeren en 1200 meter lopen naar het onderstation Vellone. Of je neemt voor 40ct de bus (1,40 voor enkeltje bus + Funiculare) (Translated by Google) The funicular is a fun way to get to the Sacro monte di Varese. But not easy if you only look at Google. This represents the END point. Not so handy. You have to navigate to Parcheggio Sacro Monte. You can park there and walk 1200 meters to the Vellone substation. Or you can take the bus for 40 cents (1.40 for one-way bus + Funiculare)

This funicular is closed since 2021. Will be reopened when revised.

(Translated by Google) An experience that I recommend to both Varesini and tourists. The funicular is easily reachable both on foot and using the convenient shuttle. (Original) Un'esperienza che consiglio sia ai Varesini che ai turisti. La funicolare e' facilmente raggiungibile sia a piedi sia usando la comoda navetta.

(Translated by Google) If you can't walk anymore, take a seat. There is a bus that goes directly to the city center. If you buy it for 1.6 euros, you will not suffer any loss or be cheated. (Original) 走不动了坐一坐，下去就是公交车直达市中心。1.6欧买了不吃亏不上当。

(Translated by Google) The small Sacromonte funicular brings you to the end of the path of that monument dedicated to praying the Rosary, which can be done by going up or down. It is essential to visit El Santuario with a truly spectacular altar dedicated to the virgin. If you pass through Varese, it is worth a visit, it doesn't take long, and it is surprising, and you can also have beautiful views of the nearby mountains and the Varese lake. (Original) El pequeño funicular del Sacromonte te acerca al final del camino de ese monumento dedicado al rezo del Rosario, que se puede hacer subiendo, o bajando. Imprescindible visitar El Santuario con un altar dedicado a la virgen realmente espectacular. Si pasas por Varese, vale la pena hacer una visita, no lleva mucho tiempo, y resulta sorprendente, además se pueden tener unas preciosas vistas de los montes cercanos, y del lago de Varese.

(Translated by Google) Free entry on Saturdays and Sundays. At the moment. Some indication on the length of the route to be taken on foot from the square at the beginning of the tunnel would be useful, so as to be able to evaluate whether to take the bus or not. (Original) Gratuito l'accesso il sabato e la domenica. Per ora. Sarebbe opportuna qualche indicazione sulla lunghezza del percorso da fare a piedi dal piazzale di inizio tunnel, cosi' da poter valutare se prendere il bus o no.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful experience, completely renovated facility, departure and return every 10 minutes and bus service to reach the starting point of the funicular! (Original) Bella esperienza,impianto completamente rinnovato,partenza e ritorno ogni 10 minuti e servizio pullman per raggiungere il punto di partenza della funicolare!

(Translated by Google) Historic little train that connects the valley floor with the sacred mountain. Treated for less than 10 minutes. Currently closed but will reopen soon (Original) Storico trenino che collega il fondovalle con il sacro monte. Tratta da meno di 10 minuti. Attualmente chiusa ma riaprirà a breve

(Translated by Google) Bus ticket valid for taking the funicular. Departure is every 10 minutes and takes about 2 minutes to get on/off, very convenient. (Original) Biglietto del bus valido per prendere la funicolare. La partenza è ogni 10 minuti e impiega circa 2 Min per salire/scendere, comodissima.

(Translated by Google) The funicular runs every 10 minutes between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and at 1 euro per ride is extremely cheap compared to similar trains in Germany. However, I didn't go along. We were on the mountain by car. Parking is free on normal weekdays. (Original) Standseilbahn fährt zwischen 10 und 19 Uhr alle 10 Minuten und ist mit 1 Euro pro Fahrt ausgesprochen günstig verglichen mit ähnlichen Bahnen in Deutschland. Mitgefahren bin ich allerdings nicht. Wir waren mit dem Auto auf dem Berg. An normalen Wochentagen ist der Parkplatz kostenfrei.