Nature venue

Isola Bella station

167 locals recommend,
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Tips from locals

Renato
September 9, 2019
Visit the enchanting Baroque Palace of Isola Bella and its amazing terraced gardens! Until 1630 Isola Bella was a rock inhabited by fishermen, with two small churches and a few vegetable gardens. The Borromeos, who had already been owners of Isola Madre since 1501, from the first two decades of the 17th century with Giulio Caesar III and Carlo III focused their interest on the island, launching the grandiose project that was to lead to the creation of the palazzo and the garden. In Isola Madre you will find a special English botanical garden and an amazing palace. The botanical heritage and the strong exotic impression have made it what Gustave Flaubert called “the most voluptuous place I’ve seen in the world”. If you want to visit the 3 islands we suggest you to spend the entire day sightseeing, for Isola Bella and Isola Pescatori half a day is enough. How can you reach the Islands? The nearest boat departure is in Imbarcadero of Stresa, where you will find the public lines (Navigazione Lago Maggiore) and the private boats. Along the lakeside of Stresa you will find other private motorboat lines with prices similar to the public lines (CMA boat company). If you want to visit both Isola Madre and Isola Bella there’s a combined ticket at a special price, for information and tickets visit the official website: www.isoleborromee.it For lunch or dinner on “Isola Pescatori” we suggest "La Pescheria" or Ristorante "Italia", for lunch/dinner or aperitif on Isola Bella we recommend RistoLounge Elvezia.
Visit the enchanting Baroque Palace of Isola Bella and its amazing terraced gardens! Until 1630 Isola Bella was a rock inhabited by fishermen, with two small churches and a few vegetable gardens. The Borromeos, who had already been owners of Isola Madre since 1501, from the first two decades of the…
Sonia
June 25, 2015
See also Stresa and Arona.
Rouben&Marina
June 2, 2015
in front of us, one of the three Borromee islands
Kelly
April 12, 2015
Take the ferry from Angera and enjoy the lake.
Fam. Bernardi
July 7, 2014
On this island you can enjoy the lake of maggiore, have lunch or dinner.

Unique things to do nearby

Lake Orta - authentic personal food shopping experience
Sailing on the lake between islands and gastronomy
Canoe tour on Lake Maggiore

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Location
Isola Bella, Piemonte