Villa Panza
Cultural landmark · Varese ·

Villa Panza

Cultural landmark · Varese ·

18th-century mansion with contemporary American art collection

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Villa Panza by Photo by OscarFalcon
Villa Panza by Photo by OscarFalcon
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null
Villa Panza by null

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Piazza Litta, 1, 21100 Varese VA, Italy Get directions

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Piazza Litta, 1, 21100 Varese VA, Italy Get directions

+39 0332 283960
fondoambiente.it
@villapanza

Features

wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

Last updated

Dec 7, 2025

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"Villa Panza Don't let your eyes fool you. Villa Panza is a not just a gorgeous 18th-century estate. The villa and grounds host the spectacular Panza Collection, an amazing grouping of art from the 1960s through 1980s, with particular attention to American artists. The individual pieces (paintings, sculptures, drawings) are incredible but what makes the collection are the site-specific installations from artists such as Dan Flavin."

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"Villa Panza Don't let your eyes fool you. Villa Panza is a not just a gorgeous 18th-century estate. The villa and grounds host the spectacular Panza Collection, an amazing grouping of art from the 1960s through 1980s, with particular attention to American artists. The individual pieces (paintings, sculptures, drawings) are incredible but what makes the collection are the site-specific installations from artists such as Dan Flavin."

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Villa Panza

Mel Bakici P.

Google
An absolutely charming place. The villa itself is beautifully preserved, with a wonderful balance between its historic elegance and the contemporary art thoughtfully displayed throughout. It’s a joy to walk through each room, the curation is refined and full of personality. The gardens are equally delightful, with fruit trees and peaceful green corners that invite you to linger. We also had a lovely meal at the café, which made the whole visit feel even more special. Altogether, a colourful, uplifting experience, full of beauty, care, and quiet charm.

Katie C.

Google
We absolutely loved our visit to Villa Panza in Varese. The artwork, design, and gardens are simply beautiful and inspiring at every turn. To make it even more special, a sweet little cat followed us along during our visit—she was just adorable! A truly magical experience. 🩶

donna M.

Google
Villa Panza is a fantastic example of a restored 19th century Italian country villa. The interior is lovingly curated with modern art works whilst the formal gardens are stunningly manicured. The FIA's restoration and management of this property is commendable.

Giulia B.

Google
Villa Panza offers a unique blend of contemporary art and historic charm. Set in an elegant 18th-century villa surrounded by lush gardens, the space showcases a remarkable collection of modern and minimalist artworks. The contrast between the historic architecture and the bold, varied installations creates a captivating dialogue between past and present—all within a serene, green oasis.

Johannes M.

Google
Beautiful expansive park with world class Art collection e.g. James Turrel. On site parking. Great spot to make a break during a road trip from Switzerland to Italy.

Jo T.

Google
Simply stunning both within the curated contemporary art housed within a stunning villa and the gardens outside.

Vidar H.

Google
Amazing park and modern art collection. Especially the light installations are spectacular

Adam F.

Google
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.
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Martina C.

Yelp
A must day trip outside Milan! It's just one hour driving from the city, and sort of near Malpensa airport. The villa-museum is a 700' mansion with baroque decoration and furniture. The owners are rich collectors that in the 1960s-1980s buy an impressive collections of conceptual and minimal american art. What it's impressive is that this contemporary art collection perfectly fit the environment, between baroque gold couches, chairs, mirrors, and african vases and sculptures. You can admire unique pieces (some made it for the villa as site-specific installations!) of Dan Flavin, Robert Irwin, and many more. Great videos explain the history of the collectors, and the artists involvement in the development of the collections. The park is lovely, with a great overview on Varese city. Few sculptures here and there made the walkthrough lovely and interesting.