Things to Do in Lake Maggiore

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Things to Do in Lake Maggiore


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  • MicheleParis
    Paris, France3,669 contributions
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    I went to Isola Madre with a good friend of mine on a Thursday afternoon (Oct. 12) and it was a pure delight First of all, at this season and on a weekday, there wasn't a horde of tourists which was so much appreciated. We arrived around 2 pm and had first a small lunch/snack at Caffetteria La Serra.

    We then visited the Palace. The highlights of this palazzo were the Venetian room with a beautiful sophisticated trompe l’œil and the Marionette Theatre. The collection is among the most extensive and best conserved in the world.

    The botanical garden is exceptional. I can imagine how beautiful it could be during the camelias, magnolias or wisterias blooming.

    The Butia capitata, which in autumn produces large clusters of juicy orange-colored fruit with such a delicious exotic fragrance scented the alleys. It was a pure delight.

    Isola Madre is full of multi-colored birds as well as golden pheasants and white peacocks.

    It was indeed a relaxing afternoon. I cannot wait to come back next year in spring.
    Written October 21, 2023
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  • Trip24720987267
    Madrid, Spain3 contributions
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    Is the best visit in the lakes, in kne day you can have the whole idea of the magnificent islands and the history of the Borromee family. Both Manuela and Sandra are one of the best guides we've ever had. Sandra was able to help us with the visit of the garden with three children with ages 10 to 13.
    We will always remember our visit. Thank you, Gracias
    Written August 12, 2022
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  • triptraveller
    356 contributions
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    Rocca di Angera is a wonderful castle visit for people of all ages !

    The Doll Rooms are fantastic - and include video displays of mechanical dolls. This will appeal to all !

    The historic rooms, and particularly the Sala di di Guistizia, is entirely frescoed - and worth a jouney to view.

    Outside are Midieval Gardens - based on research from documents and manuscripts- that recreate original gardens.

    Plus: as a service, available is an cafe with a beautiful view.

    Wonderful castle - for a visit !
    Written July 7, 2023
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  • Annabel
    4 contributions
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    This was a great experience, they were literally buckets that fit 2 people in and provided a fantastic view. We were staying in Stresa and had to take two ferries to get there which did take a while but it was great when there.
    Written February 11, 2024
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  • betteskid
    Boston, MA1,356 contributions
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    We loved our visit to this palace on an island in Lake Maggiore. The island (which is almost totally covered by the palace and its grounds) is easily accessible by boat from Stresa. The inside of the palace is amazing, with elaborate decorations that seem more stunning with each room. The gardens are equally amazing. Unfortunately it was raining on the day we visited but we were still able to explore these. I recommend visiting when you are in Stresa.
    Written August 7, 2023
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  • nnmercman
    Camberley, UK13,826 contributions
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    Stretching from the ferry jetty and tourist office it's a nice walk along the promenade with shade from trees if it's too hot. There's a large grass area where you can have a picnic, lay in the sun or have a swim. Also numerous cafe/bar options along the front and Main Street - although not all seemed to be open when we visited early July. Handily, there's a cell phone charging station below the war memorial/statue in the small square next to the ferry jetty. Most visitors to the town are there to visit the castle above town but for us that's another day.
    Written July 13, 2017
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  • Ivan S
    195 contributions
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    Laveno Mombello, one of the most beautiful villages overlooking the shores of Lake Maggiore, is certainly among the best known. Among the reasons of notoriety there is certainly the presence of the ferry that connects the Lombard coast with the Piedmontese one: enchanting, among other things, is the view of the Gulf of Laveno that can be admired from the ferry.
    The Gulf of Laveno Mombello on the Lombard coast of Lake Maggiore: the ferry goes back and forth with Verbania Intra in about twenty minutes, a short distance away is the famous hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso Ballaro, equipped with a dock for the service boats public, the visit enriched by the passage on the lake will be truly an unforgettable walk. The view from the lake manages to provide a beautiful overall view of the beautiful town, nestled at the foot of the Sasso del Ferro with an astonishing panoramic summit reachable with the cable car from Laveno.
    Written April 21, 2019
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  • Nik B
    Banstead, UK69 contributions
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    Historic house with some spectacular ceilings. Range ceramics from local town. English brochure and information leaflet. The house is as impressive as the contents.
    Written July 21, 2018
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  • Howdidyoudo
    Hornchurch, UK33 contributions
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    We read other people's reviews before coming, and these were quite polarised.

    It was very big, and too many clothes stalls; still interesting tosee, though we bought nothing.

    Very little food, but it's clustered together and we found a few interesting things, such as marzipan sweets/cakes and olive bread packed with olives.

    Overall, worth a visit, we had a lovely lakeside picnic, great day out.

    And park at the Coop, it's got a huge free car park with no restrictions.
    Written August 11, 2022
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