Explore the Beautiful Borromean Islands Italy

The Borromean Islas

The Borromean Islands in Lake Maggiore between Stresa and Verbania are a must-see and the main attractions when visiting the lake. In the islands fabulous palaces and enchanting gardens built during Italy’s Romantic Age. The archipelago is named after the Borromean family, the owners of the islands since the 14^th century.
There are five islands in the archipelago of which three can be visited;
- Isola Bella
- Isola Madra
- The small Isola dei Pescatori
Take a one day tour to visit the islands using public or private ferries running from Stresa, Verbania and other towns around the lake.
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Isola Bella
Shaped like a boat the island’s main attraction is the grand baroque style 17th century Palazzo Borromeo and its pyramid-shaped gardens. Start your visit strolling the picturesque small village and harbor and enter the palace and gardens for the grand experience. In Palazzo Borromeo' 1st floor you will find guest rooms, studies and reception halls decorated with paintings part of the Borromeo collection. Among the paintings on display are those by Rubens, Titian, Veronese, Van Dyck, and others. Enjoy Flemish tapestries, sculptures by Antonio Canova, musical instruments, and overall rich decorated interior. in the palace center you will admire a round hall with a domed ceiling, a large hall surrounded by Corinthian columns, statues and beautifully decorated walls and ceilings.

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Isola Madre
The island’s main attractions is the 16th century Palazzo Madre wonderfully decorated. Enjoy antique furnishings and ornaments including doll collection, a neoclassical puppet theatre, and a ‘horror’ theatre with a cast of devilish marionettes. Around the island admire the lovely English style Botanic gardens with various flowers and plants, white peacocks, parrots and golden pheasants walking around.

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Isola Pescatori
In the smallest of the three islands a picturesque and charming small village of cobblestone streets and a circular promenade known for its lovely harbor restaurants and cafes. The two main streets in the village occupies small shops and cafes, the Church of San Vittore and a small park in the northern part of the island.

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The Borromean Islas

Isola Bella

Isola Madre

Isola Pescatori