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Verbania (9,3Km)Trip to Verbania, Lake Maggiore, the garden on the lake

Isola Bella (12,7Km)Isola Bella, the home of the Borromeo

Stresa (13,7Km)A trip to Stresa on Lake Maggiore: places to visit and Borromean Islands

Orta San Giulio (26,1Km)Island of San Giulio on Lake Orta

Orta San Giulio (26,1Km)Legro — the Painted Country

Orta San Giulio (26,1Km)Orta San Giulio, the small town of artists

Oleggio Castello (28,4Km)Castello dal Pozzo - Oleggio Castello

Madonna del Sasso (28,7Km)Beleto, a hamlet of the Madonna del Sasso

Trip to Verbania, Lake Maggiore, the garden on the lake

Verbania, Market Square

One of the beautiful coastal resorts of Lake Maggiore that brings together all the natural and artistic beauties of the territory is Verbania , born from the union of two municipalities — Pallanza and Intra. In a privileged position, Verbania is located on the right bank of Lake Maggiore and enjoys a particularly temperate climate, boasts a tourism of character international, coming from central Europe, is particularly frequented by Germans and Germans who prefer holidays in prestigious apartments and villas.

From Verbania you can start to discover the treasures of Lake Maggiore such as the three Borromean islands or go to the Val Grande National Park, Monte Rosa and the Ossola Valleys. The city full of greenery and flowers, rhododendrons, azaleas, tulips, camellias are the setting for numerous, elegant residences.

Of the two nuclei that make up Verbania, Pallanza is richer in monuments and points of interest.
The historic center, mainly medieval, is characterized by narrow alleys, dwellings of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century as well as elegant eighteenth-century dwellings. To visit in Pallanza: Church of San Remigio, an ancient Romanesque church of the '100, built of stone blocks, inside preserves frescoes; Palazzo Dugnani, 18th-century palace houses the Historical and Artistic Museum of Verbano and Landscape with a collection of paintings and frescoes from the '500 to the '900.

In Pallanza there is the famous Villa Taranto with wonderful gardens where you can admire about a thousand plants and twenty thousand botanical species. It's a real show to see them in the flowering period: the colors and scents of flowers enchant. It is known that the Gardens of Villa Taranto are among the most beautiful in Europe and boast about seven kilometers of avenues. Scottish captain Neil Mc. Eacharn, who had fallen in love with Italy after his first visit, was an important figure in the history of the Verbano gardens. In 1928 the captain purchased a property called La Crocetta with the aim of creating a botanical garden, being he a fan of this discipline and having found in Italy all the favorable conditions for doing so. This property was renamed with the name of Villa Taranto and became one of the most important botanical complexes in the world. The villa cannot be visited and is currently home to the Prefecture of the province of Varbano-Cusio-Ossola. In the gardens, there are different flower species from various parts of the world and can be visited only for a fee. The garden can also be reached by lake. It hosts several events that take place throughout the year, beautiful is the Permanent Exhibition of the Dahlia that takes place inside the Dahlias maze from July to October where more than 1500 plants can be admired.

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A trip to Stresa on Lake Maggiore: places to visit and Borromean Islands

Palazzo Borromeo

Places to visit in Stresa Stresa is an excellent found to discover Lake Maggiore and its surrounding vicinity.
Visiting this place gives you the chance to visit and explore more spectacular scenaries including the annual festivals and concerts.
Major attractions include: Villa Taranto gardens - these are gardens that have a magnificent collection of flowers and plants all over the world in an English style plot.
The Umbrella Museum - this is located in Gignese near Stresa and contains a wonderful collection of umbrellas and parasols including a detailed history of the many families from the Gignese are who build them.
Stresa-Mottarone Cable Car - this takes you on a twenty minutes panoramic ride to Mount Mottarone giving you a chance to visit Alpine Gardens upon stoppage in the mid-way and by climbing the summit one gets a full 360° view of the Alps and over seven lakes.
Villa Pallavicino which is a 19th century villa is surrounded by landscaped parkland containing beautiful flowers, plants and trees with a small zoo.
In addition to the sites of attraction, there are a lot more activities you could do while in Stresa. There are numerous events you can enjoy during your retreat or visit including attending the Stresa festival, Jazz Ascona, Stresa jazz club concerts, the sound of America Honour Band amongst other local festivals.
Taking walks is one of the best ways to discover the hidden treasures of Stresa and Lake Maggiore or even beyond. There are a good number of towns around Lake Maggiore including Ascona , Baveno, Pallanza and Cannobio which are worth a visit.
You could indulge into other special interest in Stresa including religious tours, sports while finding out more about family activities. There are guided excursions which will facilitate your exploration around Lake Maggiore or visits to the last supper in Milan.
Isole Borromee Also known as Borromean Islands, they include three small islands and two islets located at the western arm of Lake Maggiore between Stresa and Verbania. Though covering a total of an estimated 50 acres, their picturesque setting is a major tourist attraction.
Deriving their name from the Borromeo family the islands are:
Isola Bella - this is a natural treasure made even better through human intervention and provides its visitors unparalleled view of Lake Maggiore. Dominated by its sumptuous baroque palace together with luxuriant Italian-style garden makes the island stands out as one of the tourist favorite destination. The gardens are stretched out on ten terraces and open to its visitors including the splendidly furnished rooms and magnificent salons embroidered with priceless artworks. You can reach the island via boat services or motor launch from Verbania, Baveno, Arona and Stresa.
Isola Madre - this is the largest island of the three borromean islands and is occupied by a number of architectural structures and its famously known for its gardens. The island has a magical atmosphere with immense garden of exotic and rare trees where pheasants and peacocks wander. Isola madre leaves its visitors with a memory of well manicured lawns, competently tended trees and flowers with skillfully laid out interiors. From Stresa or Baveno one can get to this island by train or by car
Isola dei Pescatori is the third island among the Borromean Island inhabited all year round though unlike the other two it no longer belongs to the Borromeo family. It’s commonly known for its traditional fishing practice.

A trip to Stresa: useful information

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Ospitalità Rosminiana Sacro Monte Calvario

Domodossola (26 Km) - Borgata Sacro Monte Calvario, 8

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Located in the quiteness of the Alps, Sacro Monte Calvario is a place of peace and spirituality that can offer precious and unique experiences. Things that contribute to make it a special place are the long Way of The Cross, , the Shrine of the Holy Crucifix, various other little Churches and Chapels, the panoramic gardens , the remains of the Medieval Castle of Mattarella. Since 2003 Sacro Monte Calvario is part of the UNESCO artistic and naturalistic sites considered patrimonies of the humanity. Located inside the area, the Convent of the Rosminian Fathers offers hospitality in rooms with toilette and shower facilities en-suite, where it’s possible to spend time in silence and peace (B&B, half or full board accommodation). The structure is available for Spiritual retreats and days of recollection; Meetings and conventions with the availability of a Meeting Hall (100 seats); Hospitality up to 50 people in single, double and triple rooms; Exhibitions. There’s also a covered parking area with 50 parking spaces.

Helianthus

Cannero Riviera (7 Km) - Dante, 13

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Valle Romantica

Cannobio (9 Km) - Via Valle Cannobina

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Campsite similar to a botanical garden, with Camellias, Azaleas, Magnolias; a paradise in bloom! On the river, with swimming pool. Just 1.5 km from the town center. Rustically apartments, mobilhomes to rent. Restaurant, market, playground, volleyball field, table-tennis. Same owner as Camping Riviera – since 1957 both !

ALBERGO MODERNO

Stresa (13 Km) - 33 Via Cavour

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Domodossola

Domodossola (26 Km) - Via Papa Giovanni Xxiii, 93

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visit us at Via Giovanni XXIII, 93 north entrance of Domodossola ... The hotel bears the name of the City of Domodssola. It was ricavto from a building from the beginning of 900 and is located on the main road leading from Italy into Switzerland. On Saturday you can visit the famous market. Visit Mount Calvary, The Uriezzo Gorges deep gorges drawn by glaciers in ancient times. Visit by train the valley Vigezzo. Skiing in Domobianca or visit Formazza, Antrona, Cascata del Toce, Bognanco, and many other places very beautiful

Wellness and Spa

Centro Benessere Pasha'

Verbania (5121 Km)

Country

Isola di San Giovanni

Verbania (10 Km)

Tiny, facing the lakefront of Pallanza, very close to shore. The palazzo Borromeo resembles that of the Mother island. The conductor Arturo Toscanini resided here from 1927 to 1952.

Isola Bella

Stresa (13 Km)

This is a natural treasure made even better through human intervention and provides its visitors unparalleled view of Lake Maggiore. Dominated by its sumptuous baroque palace together with luxuriant Italian-style garden makes the island stands out as one of the tourist favorite destination. The gardens are stretched out on ten terraces and open to its visitors including the splendidly furnished rooms and magnificent salons embroidered with priceless artworks.

Isola Madre

Stresa (11 Km)

This is the largest island of the three borromean islands and is occupied by a number of architectural structures and its famously known for its gardens. The island has a magical atmosphere with immense garden of exotic and rare trees where pheasants and peacocks wander.

Isola dei Pescatori

Stresa (12 Km)

Isola dei Pescatori is the third island among the Borromean Island inhabited all year round though unlike the other two it no longer belongs to the Borromeo family. It’s commonly known for its traditional fishing practice.

Art and culture

Villa Taranto

Verbania (9 Km)

The villa, now seat of the Prefecture, cannot be visited but the gardens are famous throughout the world. Made in the thirties, it contains a huge variety of plants and trees. Wonderful to visit all year round.

Villa Giulia o Kursaal

Verbania (9 Km)

It was built by the Branca family in '900 and underwent several renovations and expansions. In the middle of the last century it became the Municipal Casino Kursaal. A curious structure that is used for exhibitions with a beautiful view.

La chiesa di Madonna di Campagna

Verbania (8 Km)

Church of the '600 with a Romanesque bell tower of the original building of the '100. Inside a beautiful wooden choir, paintings and beautiful frescos by Alessandro Mentasti.

Chiesa di San Remigio

Verbania (9 Km)

An old Romanesque church of the '100, built of stone blocks. A national monument, it preserves beautiful paintings inside. The building is a suggestive place.

Palazzo Dugnani

Verbania (9 Km)

The eighteenth-century palazzo Borromeo houses the Museum of the Historic and Artistic Verbano and of the Landscape, with a collection of paintings and frescoes from '500 to '900.

Villa De Angeli-Frua

Laveno Mombello (10 Km)

Ex Palazzo Comunale

Laveno Mombello (10 Km)

The Presepe Verghiano is the unique theatrical event worldwide that narrates the story of the Nativity within the Verga universe, where the various characters of the operas Cavalleria Rusticana, La Lupa, L’Amante di Gramigna, Storia di una Capinera, Nedda, Mazzarò, I Malavoglia, Jeli il Pastore will be the protagonists of this surreal journey of the faithful in their homage for the newborn Jesus.

Villa Hüssy

Luino (12 Km)

The villa that houses the Civic Library of Luino and the Vittorio Sereni Archive is the result of structural and decorative interventions that have occurred over the years, accompanied by the change of ownership of the same in different hands.

Villa Pallavicino

Stresa (15 Km)

Villa Pallavicino is a 19th century villa, surrounded by landscaped parkland containing beautiful flowers, plants and trees with a small zoo.

Museo dell' Ombrello

Verbania (17 Km)

This is located in Gignese near Stresa and contains a wonderful collection of umbrellas and parasols including a detailed history of the many families from the Gignese are who build them.

Palazzo Borromeo: Museo Artistico e Storico

Stresa (13 Km)

Museo Internazionale Design Ceramico - Civica Raccolta di Terraglia

Laveno Mombello (12 Km)

The International Ceramic Design Museum - Civic Collection of Terraglia is located in the interiors of the sixteenth-century rooms of Palazzo Perabò. The exhibition includes vases, plates, umbrella stands and table sets made between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries by the excellent manufactures of Laveno Mombello.

Museo Ferroviario del Verbano

Luino (11 Km)

The Verbano Railway Museum is located in the old nineteenth-century garage of the locomotives of Luino. To make the Museum valuable is an impressive German locomotive BR 50 3673 built by the Borsig workshops in 1941, still working today. In addition, events and initiatives are organized periodically, such as vintage trips to Switzerland by the Verbano Express Association.

Museo Civico

Luino (11 Km)

The Paleontological Civic Archaeological Museum was founded in 1977. It is located in the beautiful Palazzo Verbania. It was established by the will of Pietro Astini. The Museum consists of a picture gallery, an archaeological section and a vast collection of fossils and minerals, all found in the area. School groups can make guided tours upon reservation.

Antiquarium

Mergozzo (12 Km)

The materials of this museum are divided into two sections according to their type. In the first section there are exhibitions on traditional stone processing. Apart from these there are also some tools in which stone artifacts, pre-Roman and Roman inscriptions are exhibited. While in the second section there are archaeological finds that belong to the period from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. In addition, there are funeral costumes in another room.

Museo del Paesaggio

Verbania (9 Km)

The Landscape Museum is a cultural institution deeply linked to the territory of Lake Maggiore and its back valleys. The main exhibition venue of the Museum is Palazzo Viani Dugnani in Verbania Pallanza, it houses the Troubetzkoy Gipsoteca, the sculpture collection, the Pinacoteca and temporary exhibitions.

Villa San Remigio

Verbania (9 Km)

A charming villa of the '900 built to create a unity between nature and art form with theme gardens, statues and decorations. Visits by appointment.

Food and wine

Eden

Stresa (17 Km)

Hotel Eden Mottarone, is situated on one of the most beautiful that the mountain has to offer, next to the cable car that leads from the town of Stresa holiday-makers at the summit in just over 18 minutes. Place of sports and nature lovers, are practiced skiing, paragliding, hang gliding, model aircraft hiking, bike tourism, mountain biking, skiing, birdwhaching. Beautiful vantage point for astronomers, and poet and dreamer who wants to live in relaxation and meditation.

La Cantina

Cannero Riviera (8 Km)

Sport and fun

Piandisole Golf Club

Premeno (2 Km)

Golf e Sporting Club Verbania

Verbania (12 Km)

Services and tourist information

Comune di Aurano

Aurano

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Aurano

Aurano

Comunita Montana Valle Cannobina

Cannobio (11 Km)

Comune di Cannero Riviera

Cannero Riviera (7 Km)

Comune di Cannobio

Cannobio (11 Km)

Comune di Mergozzo

Mergozzo (11 Km)

Comune di Oggebbio

Oggebbio (5 Km)

Comune di Premeno

Premeno (3 Km)

Comune di Verbania

Verbania (9 Km)

Pro Cannero Riviera

Cannero Riviera (8 Km)

Citta' di Cannobio

Cannobio (11 Km)

Comunita' Montana Valgrande

Cambiasca (5 Km)

Comune di Stresa

Stresa (14 Km)

Comune di Baveno

Baveno (12 Km)

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Stresa (14 Km)

Pro Loco Laveno Mombello

Laveno Mombello (10 Km)

I.A.T. Luino

Luino (12 Km)

Comune di Ghiffa

Ghiffa (6 Km)

I.A.T. Maccagno

Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca (15 Km)

A.A.P.T. Agenzia di Accoglienza e Promozione Turistica Lago Magiore, L

Stresa (14 Km)

A.P.T. Azienda di Promozione Turistica del Varesotto

Luino (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informationi e di Accoglienza Turistica

Stresa (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informationi e di Accoglienza Turistica

Stresa (14 Km)