Terre Borromeo
Dal lago alla montagna
Isole, Giardini e Parchi
Bella Island
Just 400 meters from Stresa, sailing north-east in the Borromean Gulf, the terraces of the Italian botanical garden of Isola Bella catch the eye of those who sail the waters of the lake.isola BellaIt was Count Carlo III Borromeo who bought it and dedicated it to his wife, Countess Isabella D’Adda, and started construction work on the island of his summer residence on Lake Maggiore. The works were completed by his son, Vitaliano VI Borromeo, who decided to build this complex of Baroque art with ten terraces full of remarkable plants and flowers: rhododendrons, oleanders and a very rich collection of camellias brought as a gift by various guests from all over the world. exotic botanical species, flowers and bulbs that color the flower beds, parterre and hedges, all cared for by the skilful hand of gardeners led by the award-winning Gianfranco Giustina. The Massimo Theater, an architectural complex consisting of niches and statues, crowned by the Liocorn of the Borromeo house, which in the past served as a side dish to the events of the noble family, opens access to the terraces, which lead to a panoramic point with a splendid view of Lake Maggiore. Before entering the garden, one crosses the no less important Palazzo, where, in April 1935, the Stresa conference was discussed: the representatives of the Italian, French and English governments (Mussolini, Laval and Mac Donald) gathered trying to guarantee the peace in Europe. Today, from March to October, the 25 rooms destined to the Museum of the Borromeo Palace can be visited with Specialized Tourist Guides and offer the tourist unforgettable moments and emotions and lead to the Italian garden defined as one of the finest examples of Baroque art applied to botany in Italy.
Bella Island
Just 400 meters from Stresa, sailing north-east in the Borromean Gulf, the terraces of the Italian botanical garden of Isola Bella catch the eye of those who sail the waters of the lake.isola BellaIt was Count Carlo III Borromeo who bought it and dedicated it to his wife, Countess Isabella D’Adda, and started construction work on the island of his summer residence on Lake Maggiore. The works were completed by his son, Vitaliano VI Borromeo, who decided to build this complex of Baroque art with ten terraces full of remarkable plants and flowers: rhododendrons, oleanders and a very rich collection of camellias brought as a gift by various guests from all over the world. exotic botanical species, flowers and bulbs that color the flower beds, parterre and hedges, all cared for by the skilful hand of gardeners led by the award-winning Gianfranco Giustina. The Massimo Theater, an architectural complex consisting of niches and statues, crowned by the Liocorn of the Borromeo house, which in the past served as a side dish to the events of the noble family, opens access to the terraces, which lead to a panoramic point with a splendid view of Lake Maggiore. Before entering the garden, one crosses the no less important Palazzo, where, in April 1935, the Stresa conference was discussed: the representatives of the Italian, French and English governments (Mussolini, Laval and Mac Donald) gathered trying to guarantee the peace in Europe. Today, from March to October, the 25 rooms destined to the Museum of the Borromeo Palace can be visited with Specialized Tourist Guides and offer the tourist unforgettable moments and emotions and lead to the Italian garden defined as one of the finest examples of Baroque art applied to botany in Italy.
Isola Madre
Isola Madre, located in the center of the Borromean Gulfis the largest of the three islands of Lake Maggiore. At first glance the sixteenth-century Villa strikes the visitor who approaches it. The mansion, restored in 1978, is home to a museum full of history, furnishings, furniture, tapestries and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, without forgetting the surprising Marionette Theater. Isola Madre and its garden offer an immersion in nature thanks to the thousand colors and flowers of rhododendrons, magnolias, azaleas and essences from all over the world. In addition, pheasants, peacocks and other colorful birds live in freedom in the park.
Isola Madre
Isola Madre, located in the center of the Borromean Gulfis the largest of the three islands of Lake Maggiore. At first glance the sixteenth-century Villa strikes the visitor who approaches it. The mansion, restored in 1978, is home to a museum full of history, furnishings, furniture, tapestries and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, without forgetting the surprising Marionette Theater. Isola Madre and its garden offer an immersion in nature thanks to the thousand colors and flowers of rhododendrons, magnolias, azaleas and essences from all over the world. In addition, pheasants, peacocks and other colorful birds live in freedom in the park.
Rocca di Angera
The Rocca Borromea of Angera is Lake Maggiore’s castle par excellence. This formidable fortified construction is located in the southern area of the lake, precisely on the limestone hill in the city of Angera, on the Lombard shore. The fortress belongs to the Borromeo family and its construction dates back to the 14th century. Together with the Rocca di Arona they were the main control points of the southern lake regarding the traffic that took place on the lake. Its predominant position also ensured the view of the Alps ensuring the control of any enemy invasions from beyond the Alps. Currently, the interior of the fortress can be visited, including the famous "Hall of Justice", one of the oldest and most important examples of Western Middle Ages painting. The Rocca di Angera is also home to the Museum of Dolls and Ancient Toys.
Rocca di Angera
The Rocca Borromea of Angera is Lake Maggiore’s castle par excellence. This formidable fortified construction is located in the southern area of the lake, precisely on the limestone hill in the city of Angera, on the Lombard shore. The fortress belongs to the Borromeo family and its construction dates back to the 14th century. Together with the Rocca di Arona they were the main control points of the southern lake regarding the traffic that took place on the lake. Its predominant position also ensured the view of the Alps ensuring the control of any enemy invasions from beyond the Alps. Currently, the interior of the fortress can be visited, including the famous "Hall of Justice", one of the oldest and most important examples of Western Middle Ages painting. The Rocca di Angera is also home to the Museum of Dolls and Ancient Toys.
Villa Pallavicino
With its sixteen hectares of gardens and the zoological park, the Villa Pallavicino, located a few steps from the center of Stresa, represents an attraction for tourists from all over the world who are looking for an oasis of peace and delight. The villa was born around the middle of the nineteenth century as a private home and then transformed over the years thanks to the intervention of numerous illustrious personalities. Among these stands out the Marquis Ludovico Pallavicino who from 1862 enlarged the estate, built carriage roads and adorned the park and the villa with statues. In 1956, almost a century later, the zoological garden was opened and even today visitors can walk among greenhouses, flowers, animals, statues and centuries-old trees.
Villa Pallavicino
With its sixteen hectares of gardens and the zoological park, the Villa Pallavicino, located a few steps from the center of Stresa, represents an attraction for tourists from all over the world who are looking for an oasis of peace and delight. The villa was born around the middle of the nineteenth century as a private home and then transformed over the years thanks to the intervention of numerous illustrious personalities. Among these stands out the Marquis Ludovico Pallavicino who from 1862 enlarged the estate, built carriage roads and adorned the park and the villa with statues. In 1956, almost a century later, the zoological garden was opened and even today visitors can walk among greenhouses, flowers, animals, statues and centuries-old trees.
Mottarone
Located between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, Mount Mottarone is defined as one of the most beautiful natural balconies in Piedmont and offers a view that sweeps from Monte Rosa to the Po valley, offering the possibility of recognizing seven lakes: Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Mergozzo, Lake Varese, Lake Comabbio, Lake Monate and Lake Biandronno. In addition to the spectacular view, Mottarone is also famous for the numerous activities that can be done during every season: during the winter it is possible to practice alpine skiing, snowboarding, and of course to take lessons! It is also possible to have fun with Alpyland, the amusement park located at the top. During the summer trekking, paragliding and mountain biking.
Mottarone
Il Mottarone, situato tra il lago Maggiore e Il lago d’Orta, è definito uno dei balconi naturali più belli del Piemonte e regala una vista che spazia dal Monte Rosa alla pianura padana offrendo la possibilità di riconoscere ben sette laghi: Lago Maggiore, Lago d’Orta, Lago di Mergozzo, Lago di Varese, Lago di Comabbio, Lago di Monate e il Lago di Biandronno. Oltre alla vista spettacolare, il Mottarone è famoso anche per le numerose attività che si possono fare durante ogni stagione: durante l’inverno è possibile praticare sci alpino, snowboard, e ovviamente seguire lezioni! Inoltre è possibile divertirsi con Alpyland, il parco divertimenti situato in vetta. Durante l’estate trekking, parapendio e mountain bike.
