Castello di Vezio

Buy an entry ticket to Castello di Vezio and explore a castle that has been standing at the center of Lake Como for over a thousand years. Enjoy views over the lake and Varenna, and watch out for the castle’s renowned ghosts. After entering the castle, discover an ancient military outpost of early medieval origin built by the Lombard queen Theodelinda to defend and control Lake Como and its surrounding villages. See for yourself the military and commercially strategic location that dominates the lake's center. Take a relaxing break in harmony with nature at a castle that’s surrounded by one of the northernmost olive groves in the world. Explore temporary art exhibitions of various kinds in the gardens and a permanent exhibition on Lariosaurus. Admire the area’s unparalleled natural beauty, history, and culture as you stroll through gardens populated by statues and ghosts. Head underground to the visitable dungeons for a different perspective, too.

Tasting in a Varenna wine shop with a selection of three local sparkling wines by glass, served with breadsticks and olives. Tasting available: times from 12:00 to 17:00 (closed saturday, sunday and public holidays). Entrance to the Castello di Vezio with free times during the day. Monday - Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 Saturday - Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00 (April - May - September) Monday - Friday from 10:00 to 19:00 Saturday - Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00 (June - July - August) Monday - Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 Saturday - Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 (October) To accompany you during your day's visit to Varenna on Lake Como, an exclusive audio guide that can be downloaded via app on your phone, will be available in 7 different languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese and will be able to tell you from photographs, maps, text and professional audio the location and landmarks of your destination.