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Visite turistiche
Lago Maggiore stretches over a length of 66 km between the Italian and Swiss territories, from the Po valley to the Alpine peaks of The Ossola.
The second Italian lake basin in size terms, Lago Maggiore – also called Verbano – is of glacial origin and collects waters from the rivers Toce and Ticino; it is situated at an altitude of 194 metres above sea level, reaching a depth of 380 metres at Cannero Riviera.
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Lago Maggiore
Lago Maggiore stretches over a length of 66 km between the Italian and Swiss territories, from the Po valley to the Alpine peaks of The Ossola.
The second Italian lake basin in size terms, Lago Maggiore – also called Verbano – is of glacial origin and collects waters from the rivers Toce and Ticino; it is situated at an altitude of 194 metres above sea level, reaching a depth of 380 metres at Cannero Riviera.
The Borromean Islands (It. Isole Borromee) are a group of three small islands and two islets in the Italian part of Lago Maggiore, located in the western arm of the lake, between Verbania to the north and Stresa to the south. Together totalling just 50 acres (20 hectares) in area, they are a major local tourist attraction for their picturesque setting.
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Borromean Islands
The Borromean Islands (It. Isole Borromee) are a group of three small islands and two islets in the Italian part of Lago Maggiore, located in the western arm of the lake, between Verbania to the north and Stresa to the south. Together totalling just 50 acres (20 hectares) in area, they are a major local tourist attraction for their picturesque setting.
The gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania, between Intra and Pallanza, are known the world over for their great beauty and the huge number of plant species they contain.
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Botanischer Garten Villa Taranto
111 Via Vittorio VenetoThe gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania, between Intra and Pallanza, are known the world over for their great beauty and the huge number of plant species they contain.
The Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, perched on its “balcony” overlooking the Borromeo Gulf, is one of the most intriguing historical sites on Lake Maggiore. You reach it from the lake by climbing a flight of 80 steps, or you can descend the 240 steps from the car park above.
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Santa Caterina del Sasso
13 Via Santa CaterinaThe Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, perched on its “balcony” overlooking the Borromeo Gulf, is one of the most intriguing historical sites on Lake Maggiore. You reach it from the lake by climbing a flight of 80 steps, or you can descend the 240 steps from the car park above.
The Sanctuary of the Sacro Monte of Varese is one of the most important of the Sacri Monti, which are acknowledged as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located at a height of 883 m a.s.l., the Sanctuary is the culmination of a route taken by the faithful up the slopes of Monte Velate.
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Heiliger Berg von Varese
Via Prima CappellaThe Sanctuary of the Sacro Monte of Varese is one of the most important of the Sacri Monti, which are acknowledged as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located at a height of 883 m a.s.l., the Sanctuary is the culmination of a route taken by the faithful up the slopes of Monte Velate.
Created in the sixteenth-century as a country villa, the Villa della Porta Bozzolo later became a noble company residence and was enhanced, in the first half of the 18th century, by an imposing Italian garden, among the most majestic and harmonious creations of green architecture surviving in Italy today.
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FAI - Villa Della Porta Bozzolo
5 Viale Senatore Camillo BozzoloCreated in the sixteenth-century as a country villa, the Villa della Porta Bozzolo later became a noble company residence and was enhanced, in the first half of the 18th century, by an imposing Italian garden, among the most majestic and harmonious creations of green architecture surviving in Italy today.
For those who enjoy walking or mountain biking, there is an easily accessible 27 km cycle and walking path around the entire perimeter of the lake
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Lake of Varese
For those who enjoy walking or mountain biking, there is an easily accessible 27 km cycle and walking path around the entire perimeter of the lake
The small village of Orta San Giulio, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, and the island of San Giulio in front of it, as well as the entire shimmering body of water of Lake Orta, are treasure troves full of artistic and aesthetic treasures.
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Ortasee
The small village of Orta San Giulio, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, and the island of San Giulio in front of it, as well as the entire shimmering body of water of Lake Orta, are treasure troves full of artistic and aesthetic treasures.
Between Lake Varese and Lake Maggiore lies Lake Monate, whose waters are considered among the cleanest in Lombardy.
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Lago di Monate
Between Lake Varese and Lake Maggiore lies Lake Monate, whose waters are considered among the cleanest in Lombardy.
A hidden jewel to admire away from the chaos. The oldest church in the municipality, already mentioned in documents from 846. The central body has maintained its archaic features with its gabled façade, single nave and arch dividing the presbytery. The Romanesque bell tower dates back to the 11th century.
Chiesa di San Defendente
12 Via San DefendenteA hidden jewel to admire away from the chaos. The oldest church in the municipality, already mentioned in documents from 846. The central body has maintained its archaic features with its gabled façade, single nave and arch dividing the presbytery. The Romanesque bell tower dates back to the 11th century.
An eighteenth-century villa known throughout the world as a center of contemporary art, thanks to the Milanese collector Giuseppe Panza di Biumo.
Villa Panza opens its windows onto a magnificent Italian garden and houses a collection of more than 150 extraordinary works of American contemporary art, collected since the 1950s and represents a place of cultural union between Europe and America in its full expression.
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Villa Panza
1 Piazza LittaAn eighteenth-century villa known throughout the world as a center of contemporary art, thanks to the Milanese collector Giuseppe Panza di Biumo.
Villa Panza opens its windows onto a magnificent Italian garden and houses a collection of more than 150 extraordinary works of American contemporary art, collected since the 1950s and represents a place of cultural union between Europe and America in its full expression.
On the top of Campo dei Fiori di Varese, at 1230m above sea level, stands the Astronomical Observatory G. V. Schiaparelli - Campo dei Fiori where for over half a century there is the Citadel of Nature Sciences, founded by Salvatore Furia.
It is the destination of thousands of visitors a year, including groups, schools and private individuals, for day or night visits. With its three domes, it is also an important scientific centre at international level. The Observatory's main telescope is an 84cm diameter reflector, one of the largest amateur telescopes in Italy and Europe.
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G.V. Schiaparelli Observatory
On the top of Campo dei Fiori di Varese, at 1230m above sea level, stands the Astronomical Observatory G. V. Schiaparelli - Campo dei Fiori where for over half a century there is the Citadel of Nature Sciences, founded by Salvatore Furia.
It is the destination of thousands of visitors a year, including groups, schools and private individuals, for day or night visits. With its three domes, it is also an important scientific centre at international level. The Observatory's main telescope is an 84cm diameter reflector, one of the largest amateur telescopes in Italy and Europe.
Nature
The mountain of the two lakes: this is how Mottarone is called, due to its particular position from which one can enjoy a truly suggestive panorama, embracing both Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta
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Mottarone
The mountain of the two lakes: this is how Mottarone is called, due to its particular position from which one can enjoy a truly suggestive panorama, embracing both Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta
Various itineraries available, from the simplest to those that go as far as the Orino Fortress (approx. 2h walk)
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Regionalpark Campo Dei Fiori
Various itineraries available, from the simplest to those that go as far as the Orino Fortress (approx. 2h walk)
Ristoranti nelle vicinanze
Il Chiosco di Cerro
2 Lungolago Perabò
La Dama del Porto - Ristorante e Camere
2 Via dei PescatoriLocanda Pozzetto
23 Via MontecristoCalianna ristorante e affittacamere
19 Via Don C. Tinelli
Taverna Concordia
7 Piazza Marchetti
Osteria In Besozzo
2 Via MontelloL'Osteria Della Purtascia
4 Str. StazioneCOME a CASA
1 Lungolago Alessandro VoltaBistrot Laguna Blu
Via Max HotzCaffè Vespucci
78 Via Lungo Lago Amerigo VespucciAl Borducan Romantic Hotel & Love Restaurant - For Couples only
43 Via Beata Moriggi CaterinaThe Premiata Gnoccheria and Risotteria
1 Via Carlo CattaneoEssentials
Tigros di Laveno Mombello
35 Via Martiri della LibertàFarmacia Comunale sede 1
23 Viale Porro EdoardoShopping
Fox Town Factory Stores
18 Via Angelo MaspoliIl Mercato di Luino
4 Via ComiA historic wine shop with more than 60 years of experience offers its visitors the opportunity to travel between the wine regions of Italy and beyond, following an imaginary itinerary on the roads of the vines, among the best products of the market.
It is a pleasure to choose among the most precious wines and distillates, to know the secrets of the production of the nectar of the gods, to feel the wonderful perfumes if you happen to be in the harvest season: after all you will be welcomed and accompanied by the highly qualified assistance of the Bottazzi family, for generations lovers of the art of good drinking.
Enoteca Bottazzi 1957
30 Via Luigi RoncariA historic wine shop with more than 60 years of experience offers its visitors the opportunity to travel between the wine regions of Italy and beyond, following an imaginary itinerary on the roads of the vines, among the best products of the market.
It is a pleasure to choose among the most precious wines and distillates, to know the secrets of the production of the nectar of the gods, to feel the wonderful perfumes if you happen to be in the harvest season: after all you will be welcomed and accompanied by the highly qualified assistance of the Bottazzi family, for generations lovers of the art of good drinking.
Informazioni sulla città/località
Laveno Mombello is one of the most picturesque towns in the province of Varese. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, at the foot of Mount Sasso del Ferro, it is divided into three areas: Laveno, the heart of the town, and the hamlets of Mombello and Cerro.
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Laveno-Mombello
Laveno Mombello is one of the most picturesque towns in the province of Varese. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, at the foot of Mount Sasso del Ferro, it is divided into three areas: Laveno, the heart of the town, and the hamlets of Mombello and Cerro.
Luino is a small town halfway between the lake and the mountains: from the centre and the lakefront you can easily reach the hiking trails of the pre-alpine arc to enjoy a day of mountain biking or a trekking walk in nature.
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Luino
Luino is a small town halfway between the lake and the mountains: from the centre and the lakefront you can easily reach the hiking trails of the pre-alpine arc to enjoy a day of mountain biking or a trekking walk in nature.
From the 18th-century Palazzo Estense to the perspectives of Sacro Monte. From the ripples of the lake to the slopes of Campo dei Fiori. A garden city to discover.
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Varese
From the 18th-century Palazzo Estense to the perspectives of Sacro Monte. From the ripples of the lake to the slopes of Campo dei Fiori. A garden city to discover.
Angera is undoubtedly a charming lakeside town: it is an ancient village behind which stands the majestic Rocca Borromeo, an archaeological museum with the most important historical evidence of the area. The lakeside promenade makes it unique in the whole of Lake Maggiore. Angera presents itself to visitors as a museum, where no less than forty sites of historical and artistic interest can be explored.
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Angera
Angera is undoubtedly a charming lakeside town: it is an ancient village behind which stands the majestic Rocca Borromeo, an archaeological museum with the most important historical evidence of the area. The lakeside promenade makes it unique in the whole of Lake Maggiore. Angera presents itself to visitors as a museum, where no less than forty sites of historical and artistic interest can be explored.
Stresa is the most luminous showcase of Lake Maggiore, a real postcard, an author's painting. Immersed in greenery and illuminated by the reflection of the sun, shyly mirrored in the waters of the lake: nothing more needs to be added to describe it.
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Stresa
Stresa is the most luminous showcase of Lake Maggiore, a real postcard, an author's painting. Immersed in greenery and illuminated by the reflection of the sun, shyly mirrored in the waters of the lake: nothing more needs to be added to describe it.
Arona is one of the largest commercial and tourist centres on Lake Maggiore, certainly the largest on the lower lake.
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Arona
Arona is one of the largest commercial and tourist centres on Lake Maggiore, certainly the largest on the lower lake.
The most famous painted village in the province of Varese and the first experience of "Outdoor Fresco Gallery" in Italy.
This small village is a charming agglomeration of rural houses that tells of an agricultural society with activities related to sheep farming and a dense vegetation of chestnut trees, oaks, locust trees and beautiful summer pastures.
Emptied by emigration Arcumeggia was chosen as the venue for the event "Painters on holiday", which would attract artists capable of reviving figurative art, as opposed to the abstract and informal avant-garde.
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Arcumeggia
The most famous painted village in the province of Varese and the first experience of "Outdoor Fresco Gallery" in Italy.
This small village is a charming agglomeration of rural houses that tells of an agricultural society with activities related to sheep farming and a dense vegetation of chestnut trees, oaks, locust trees and beautiful summer pastures.
Emptied by emigration Arcumeggia was chosen as the venue for the event "Painters on holiday", which would attract artists capable of reviving figurative art, as opposed to the abstract and informal avant-garde.