Verbania. Villa Taranto
Pubblicato : Domenica, 17 Dicembre, 2023 - 19:48
Thousands of species of flowers and plants from all over the world, harmoniously distributed over some 16 hectares, make it one of the most important botanical gardens in the world. In an English style with many Italian influences (statues, fountains, waterfalls and pools of water), from March to November the blooms follow one another, with special events organised to pay homage to these spectacles of colour. Above all, there is the Tulip Week, where tens of thousands of bulbs open to the visitor's view.
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Verbania. Intra
Pubblicato : Domenica, 17 Dicembre, 2023 - 17:09
In reality, Verbania is more of a union of four municipalities (Pallanza, Intra, Fondotoce and Suna) and several hamlets rather than a real municipality. Intra boasts a charming historic centre with palaces with clear baroque and neoclassical signs left by an ancient and refined bourgeoisie. Its lakeside promenade is wide and relaxing, and along it we can find the old Imbarcadero, an evocative late 19th century construction, and the old port, characterised at its entrance by an imposing granite column.
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Verbania. Pallanza
Pubblicato : Domenica, 17 Dicembre, 2023 - 11:24
In reality, Verbania is more a union of four municipalities (Pallanza, Intra, Fondotoce and Suna) and several hamlets than a real municipality. One of these, Pallanza, is a town of rare beauty, with its historic buildings and panoramic views of Lake Maggiore. Amidst baroque palaces and villas dating from the 1700s and 1800s, the lakeside promenade stretches majestically with a beautiful view of the Isola Madre and the small island of San Giovanni, a prized site owned by the Borromeo family but not open to the public.
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Baveno
Pubblicato : Sabato, 16 Dicembre, 2023 - 17:21
Situated between Stresa and Verbania, pretty Baveno is in danger of being forgotten among the many tourist attractions of its illustrious neighbours. However, this pleasant village enjoys an equally beautiful view of the lake and the islands, as well as a pleasant lakeside promenade, both for the care taken in its construction and for the relaxing atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle. Similarly, the small centre also enjoys various attractions, above all the square stone Church of Saints Gervasius and Protasius.
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Stresa. Villa Ducale
Pubblicato : Sabato, 16 Dicembre, 2023 - 11:52
Also known as Palazzo Bolongaro, it is the oldest historical villa in Stresa, having traces of its existence as far back as 1771. In the mid-19th century, it became the holiday residence of the Duchess of Genoa, Elisabeth of Saxony, wife of Carlo Alberto's second son. Since then it began to be called Villa Ducale and became a meeting place for European nobility. Today it is home to the International Centre for Rosminian Studies, with a museum dedicated to the philosopher and an important library.
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Stresa. Parco Pallavicino
Pubblicato : Venerdì, 15 Dicembre, 2023 - 16:20
In the 18 hectares surrounding Villa Pallavicino one can make wonderful encounters. Spectacular flora ranges from centuries-old chestnut trees and lyriodendrons, among the oldest in Italy, to red beeches, maples, sequoias, magnolias and the grandiose cedar of Lebanon. The starring role is played by the animals, with more than 50 species housed, many of which are free to come into contact with humans, especially smaller visitors, but also rarer and more exotic encounters, such as zebras or kangaroos.
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Stresa. Villa Pallavicino
Pubblicato : Giovedì, 14 Dicembre, 2023 - 18:30
Of the many precious historical residences in Stresa overlooking Lake Maggiore, the starring role is played by Villa Pallavicino. Built in the second half of the 19th century in accordance with the artistic and landscape canons of the time, it was surrounded by a gigantic English-style garden, more than 15 hectares in size. In 1956 the Pallavicino family decided to transform the wonderful garden into a wildlife park, which is one of the most visited attractions around Lake Maggiore every year.
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Stresa. City centre
Pubblicato : Giovedì, 14 Dicembre, 2023 - 13:23
As enraptured as one is by the views of Stresa's lakefront, it would be a real loss not to wander through the narrow streets of the old town centre, full of bars, ice-cream parlours and small shops. The relaxing and above all pedestrianised town centre of Stresa, located behind the pier, comprises a limited number of narrow streets around the small Piazza Cadorna, a triangular space enriched by gazebos and café tables, where one can enjoy a drink or a cool ice cream in peace.
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