ISOLA BELLA
In 1670 Count Vitaliano Borromeo started construction of the
monumental baroque palace, and began to landscape the
majestic scenery of the gardens for which the Island became
so famous, and which today still bear witness of the
splendours of that baygone age. The stately Borromeo
residence contains priceless masterpices: tapestries,
furniture, and paintings by great masters. The gardens bloom
with every variety of trees and rare flowers which, in their
succession of ornate terraces, provide a classic, inimitable
example of the celebrated "Italian garden" of that period.
ISOLA MADRE
Is the largest of the Borromeo islands and the most
characteristic one, with is atmosphere of silence,
meditation and enchantment: a garden of exotic plants and
flowers where white peacocks, parrots and pheasants, flyng
in total freedom, give the charm of a tropical island. Isola
Madre is particularly famous for its flourshing azaleas,
rhododendrons and camelias. In 1978 the 16th century palace
was opened to the public. The visit is interesting for the
reconstruction of the antique interior decoration and for
the liveries, dolls and ceramics collections. Exceptional
exposition of "Pupplet Theaters" from the 18th and 19th
Centuries.
ISOLA DEI PESCATORI
Fishermen's Island owes its name to the activity of its
inhabitants. The fascination of this island lies in the
archaic simplicity and the rustic candour of its hou ses and
narrow streets. Good restaurants offer the candour of its
hou ses and narrow streets. Good restaurants offer the
opportunity of tasting the best fish from the lake.
ZOOLOGIC PARK OF VILLA PALLAVICINO
About 1/3 mile from Stresa, on the national highway to Arona,
Milan andTurist, is the PARK of the Villa PALLAVICINO. This
park is noted for its centuryold trees, for its beautiful
flowers and gardens, and for the wilde sweep of the panorama
over the Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains. Many
kinds of animals have roamed free in the park, giving
brightness and joy to the landscape. The Park measures about
40 acres and is open to the public.
MOTTARONE
Mottarone Cableway offers you the opportunity to enjoy a
beautiful views over the lakes and the majestic Alps during
the 18 minutes journey to reach 1.500 mt. height. Leaving
Stresa and passing throgh Alpino, a 30 min. drive by carthe
5.1/2 mile long private, asphalted toll-road enables one to
reach the top of Mt. Mottarone (4890 ft.). During the drive
one can admire mountain meadows, rivers, centuries-old woods,
a wonderful succession of scenic views of seven lakes,
including Lake Maggiore, the immense plain of the Po, and
the marvellous arc of the Italian and Swiss Alps with the
Monte Rosa Group (14,640 ft.). The locality is equipped for
winter sports.
CENTOVALLI EXPRESS
Excitting, charming and unforgetable! Come and enjoy a
magnificent day trip on the train to Domodossola, travelling
further through the romantic Centovalli to Locarno and
Ascona. A boat will take you back to Stresa, across the Lago
Maggiore.
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