- Varese
Villa Panza
Famous for its extensive modern art collection and beautiful gardens, Villa Panza is located in Varese, in the Lombardy region of Italy.
Torba Monastery: Entry Ticket
Explore an ancient Roman fortress and medieval nunnery with frescoed walls
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Last admission: 1 hour before closing
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Wheelchair accessible The lawn is accessible but the rest of the property is challenging to visit by those who have difficulty walking
Admission to the monastery
Guided tour
Hidden away in the middle of a secluded Lombardy forest, Torba has witnessed the history of Varese like few other places. You can step inside the Roman tower that warded off barbarian conquest before passing into the hands of the Goths, the Byzantines, and finally the Lombards.
As centuries passed, the tower changed into an oratory for the nuns that made the area their home, and stunning religious frescoes were added – the remnants of which can still be seen today.
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