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Verbania (19,2Km)Trip to Verbania, Lake Maggiore, the garden on the lake

Isola Bella (22,6Km)Isola Bella, the home of the Borromeo

Stresa (23,4Km)A trip to Stresa on Lake Maggiore: places to visit and Borromean Islands

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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Valle Romantica

Cannobio - 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 !

Helianthus

Cannero Riviera (4 Km) - Dante, 13

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ALBERGO MODERNO

Stresa (23 Km) - 33 Via Cavour

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Museo Ferroviario del Verbano

Luino (8 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 (8 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.

Santuario della Madonna del Sangue

Re (20 Km)

Villa Hüssy

Luino (8 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.

Torre degli Ariani

Mesenzana (13 Km)

The Tower of the Arians is a structure of ancient origins. It is thought to date back to medieval times and its purpose was to defend and protect. The construction was kept in good condition. It is close to the town and is surrounded by lots of vegetation.

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La Cantina

Cannero Riviera (4 Km)

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Piandisole Golf Club

Premeno (12 Km)

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Comunita Montana Valle Cannobina

Cannobio

Comune di Cannobio

Cannobio

Citta' di Cannobio

Cannobio

I.A.T. Uffico Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Cannobio

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

Cannobio

Comune di Cannero Riviera

Cannero Riviera (5 Km)

Comune di Premeno

Premeno (12 Km)

Comune di Oggebbio

Oggebbio (8 Km)

Pro Cannero Riviera

Cannero Riviera (4 Km)

Comune di Villette

Villette (15 Km)

I.A.T. Luino

Luino (7 Km)

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

Luino (7 Km)

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

Luino (8 Km)

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Mesenzana (13 Km)

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Montegrino Valtravaglia (11 Km)

Comune di Arizzano

Arizzano (14 Km)

Comune di Aurano

Aurano (11 Km)

Comunita' Montana Alto Verbano

Ghiffa (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Brezzo Di Bedero

Brezzo di Bedero (9 Km)

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Brissago Valtravaglia (13 Km)

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Castelveccana (13 Km)

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Cremenaga (11 Km)

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Curiglia Con Monteviasco (8 Km)

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Dumenza (8 Km)

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Caprezzo (13 Km)

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

Ghiffa (13 Km)

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Cannero Riviera (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cannero Riviera

Cannero Riviera (4 Km)

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

Aurano (11 Km)

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

Bee (14 Km)

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

Premeno (12 Km)

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

Re (14 Km)

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Trarego Viggiona (4 Km)

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Oggebbio (8 Km)

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Gurro (10 Km)

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Intragna (12 Km)

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Vignone (15 Km)

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

Villette (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Valle Cannobina

Valle Cannobina (9 Km)

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Arizzano (14 Km)

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Porto Valtravaglia (11 Km)

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Agra (7 Km)

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Tronzano Lago Maggiore (4 Km)

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Grantola (14 Km)

I.A.T. Maccagno

Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca (6 Km)

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Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca (4 Km)

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Germignaga (8 Km)

Comune di Ghiffa

Ghiffa (13 Km)

Visit Cannobio - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

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Verbania (19,2Km)Trip to Verbania, Lake Maggiore, the garden on the lake

Isola Bella (22,6Km)Isola Bella, the home of the Borromeo

Stresa (23,4Km)A trip to Stresa on Lake Maggiore: places to visit and Borromean Islands

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