Step into one of Italy’s most enchanting destinations: Isola Bella, part of the Borromean Islands in the majestic Lake Maggiore. What was once a bare rock in the 17th century has been transformed by the noble Borromeo family into a floating masterpiece of architecture, art and horticulture.
Highlights:
The island’s highlight: a grand baroque palace, Palazzo Borromeo, filled with treasures from centuries past — paintings, tapestries and elegant rooms that bear witness to aristocratic life on the lake.
The spectacular Italian-style garden: ten superposed terraced levels rise like a green pyramid toward the lake, dotted with statues, fountains, citrus trees, camphor trees and exotic blooms.
A micro-climate thanks to Lake Maggiore’s protective shores: this allows unusual plants to thrive — magnolias, camellias, citrus trees, rare shrubs — giving the gardens a lush, almost exotic feel.
Unforgettable views: From the upper terraces you get sweeping panoramas across the lake, the archipelago, and the Alps beyond — perfect for memories, photography and simply soaking in beauty.
Information:
🌼Type: Park
📍Place: Stresa, Italy
📅 Date: March – November
🌐Website: https://terreborromeo.it/en/isola-bella
