Palazzo Estense

Palazzo Estense is a baroque palace in Varese featuring a symmetrical facade with ornamental details and proportioned rooms for both residence and formal gatherings. The structure incorporates formal gardens with geometric flower beds and a central circular pool.

Construction of the palace was completed in the mid-18th century under architect Giuseppe Bianchi and subsequently came under the control of the Este family. The building later underwent changes in use and eventually became the seat of the city's municipal government.

The palace served as a residence for the Este family and remains central to how the city sees itself as a seat of authority and governance. The rooms still display the elegance that noble families wished to project.

The building currently serves as city hall and is easy to locate and approach on foot. The adjacent gardens are generally open to visitors and offer a pleasant place to walk around the grounds.

A remarkable Ginkgo Biloba tree grows within the gardens and connects via footpaths to the nearby Villa Mirabello. This botanical feature and the pathway network create an extended green space that reaches beyond the palace grounds.

Location: Varese

Architects: Giuseppe Antonio Bianchi

Architectural style: baroque architecture, Italian Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.81846,8.82396

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55