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Things to do in Gravellona Toce Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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What To See near Gravellona Toce

Mergozzo (4 Km)

Antiquarium

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.

Ornavasso (4 Km)

Museo Partigiano "A. Di Dio"

The Partisan Museum was founded on 4 September 1988 by the will of some former Italian partisans. They were called that, as during the war they carried a handkerchief of this color with them. In the museum there are various materials such as: documents, manuscripts, photographs etc. that demonstrate the life of the Division.

Ornavasso (4 Km)

Museo Parrocchiale

The Parish Museum houses sculptures and paintings from the 14th and 18th centuries from the churches. The oldest sculpture is that of San Antonio Abate. In addition, among the paintings, of particular interest are those of Saint Peter and the four Evangelists. In the Museum there are some important documents that tell the story of Ornavasso.

Stresa (8 Km)

Isola dei Pescatori

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.

Stresa (8 Km)

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.

Stresa (8 Km)

Palazzo Borromeo: Museo Artistico e Storico

Stresa (8 Km)

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.

Verbania (9 Km)

Palazzo Dugnani

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.

Verbania (9 Km)

Villa Giulia o Kursaal

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.

Verbania (9 Km)

Museo del Paesaggio

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.

Verbania (9 Km)

La chiesa di Madonna di Campagna

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.

Verbania (10 Km)

Isola di San Giovanni

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.

Verbania (10 Km)

Museo dell' Ombrello

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.

Verbania (10 Km)

Chiesa di San Remigio

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.

Verbania (10 Km)

Villa Taranto

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.

Stresa (13 Km)

Villa Pallavicino

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

Vogogna (14 Km)

Rocca di Vogogna ruderi

The Rocca di Vogogna rises on a rocky spur, from which the whole country dominates from above. It is assumed to have been built around the 5th century, in Roman times. Unfortunately, in the 16th century it was destroyed and today only ruins can be seen. Despite this, it is possible to observe how impressive it was as a construction and understand that it was built with the purpose of defending and protecting against any enemy attacks.

Vogogna (14 Km)

Castello Visconteo

The original core of the Visconti Castle consisted of a square tower and a city wall placed towards the mountain. In 1348, the central buildings and the palace of the Pretorio wanted by Giovanni Visconti were added. In 1798, the castle passed ownership to the Municipality and was used as a prison. In 2004, the structure underwent restoration work, and today it enjoys an excellent state of conservation.

Other attractions in Gravellona Toce

Beaches

Spiaggia Lido comunale di bagnella

Museums

Museo di Storia Quarnese

Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa San Remigio

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.

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Ospitalità Rosminiana Sacro Monte Calvario

Domodossola (22 Km) - Borgata Sacro Monte Calvario, 8

e-mail www +393403544798

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.

ALBERGO MODERNO

Stresa (9 Km) - 33 Via Cavour

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Helianthus

Cannero Riviera (21 Km) - Dante, 13

e-mail www +393337214817

Valle Romantica

Cannobio (23 Km) - Via Valle Cannobina

e-mail www +3932371249

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 !

Domodossola

Domodossola (23 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

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Things to do in Gravellona Toce Italy – what to see attractions and activities

What To See near Gravellona Toce

Antiquarium

Museo Partigiano "A. Di Dio"

Museo Parrocchiale

Isola dei Pescatori

Isola Bella

Palazzo Borromeo: Museo Artistico e Storico

Isola Madre

Palazzo Dugnani

Villa Giulia o Kursaal

Museo del Paesaggio

La chiesa di Madonna di Campagna

Isola di San Giovanni

Museo dell' Ombrello

Chiesa di San Remigio

Villa Taranto

Villa Pallavicino

Rocca di Vogogna ruderi

Castello Visconteo

Other attractions in Gravellona Toce

Spiaggia Lido comunale di bagnella

Museo di Storia Quarnese

Villa San Remigio

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Destinations nearby

Ornavasso

Mergozzo

Omegna

Baveno

Verbania

Stresa

Valstrona

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