"VILLE PONTI" Conference Center - Napoleonic Villa

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Napoleonic Villa — The oldest residence

A fragment of the past

The Ville Ponti Complex

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Napoleonic Hall

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Ville Ponti Congress Center
Ville Ponti Congress Center is an elegant complex of three charming historic residences: Villa Andrea, Villa Napoleonica, and the Sellerie, plus the Sala Campiotti, located in the Varese Chamber of Commerce building. A unique architectural and environmental gem with extraordinary charm, this diverse and evocative space immerses visitors in a magical and relaxing atmosphere. It's the ideal place to make any meeting, gathering, or celebratory occasion a success.

Efficient and cutting-edge, with spacious, functional, and versatile rooms, integrated with the most advanced conference technology, Ville Ponti is the perfect venue for corporate meetings, cultural events, exhibitions, trade shows, and weddings. The evocative settings, hospitality, and organizational support make the complex a special place where modernity and history blend to make every event a truly captivating experience.
Napoleonic Villa
Spread across three floors, Villa Napoleonica features an elegant and modern 400-seat auditorium on the ground floor, complete with all conference facilities. The upper floors contain six meeting rooms seating 10 to 120 people theater-style, and a large, modular open space that can be equipped with an exhibition area and catering services. The elegance, versatility, and modularity of its spaces make Villa Napoleonica a multipurpose facility capable of hosting events of varying nature and size: association conferences and corporate conventions, conferences and small meetings, exhibitions and displays, shows, and banqueting services.
South Entrance - Ground Floor
East Entrance - First Floor
Napoleonic Hall - Rear Entrance
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Napoleonic Hall - Stage
Napoleonic Hall - Royal Hall
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