Point of interest
Isola Bella
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Tips from locals
Artur
May 4, 2021
In addition to millions of tourists, the Borromean Islands also enchanted Stendhal, Liszt, and Mendelssohn. Dumas recalled them in “The Count of Montecristo”, Turner and Corot represented them in oil paintings and watercolours, D’Annunzio even tried to rent one. Just across from the town of Stresa (in Italy), the archipelago is easily accessible in just few hours by ferryboat from Laveno (via Istra) every 30 min . Also boat Luino, Locarno or Ascona. It consists of three islands: Isola Bella with its grandiose mansion and terraced gardens, Isola Madre with its luxurious English park, and Isola dei Pescatori, a picturesque fishing village boasting an ancient atmosphere.
In addition to millions of tourists, the Borromean Islands also enchanted Stendhal, Liszt, and Mendelssohn. Dumas recalled them in “The Count of Montecristo”, Turner and Corot represented them in oil paintings and watercolours, D’Annunzio even tried to rent one. Just across from the town of Stresa (…
Fiammetta
October 26, 2019
Beautiful palace with garden
Filippo
April 14, 2018
Faboulus Musem and terraced garden, it'a a must!!!!
Mara
August 25, 2015
A little island with the Borromeo Palace (it worths a visit!) and a garden nicely flowering in spring. You can reach it from Stresa. After the visit, I suggest a dinner on the Isola dei Pescatori.
Andrew
December 15, 2017
Take the ferry to visit the Borromee islands, there are three of them, with their historic houses, sceneries and gardens, a great day trip.
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Location
Stresa, Piedmont