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Isola Bella, Stresa

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Take the ferry to tropical plant-covered Isola Bella, the home of ornate gardens, a palace, and museum. At the museum, see one room Napoleon once called home. In another room, English, French, and Italian representatives met in a last-ditch attempt to head off World War II. At the palace, look for the grottos entirely covered in seashell mosaics. You can take an audio tour to fully appreciate the palace's history. Outside, you'll be treated to views of the lake and the landscaped tropical gardens. Work out when and for how long to visit Isola Bella and other Stresa attractions using our handy Stresa day trip planning app.

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FROM $16 BOOK WITH VIATOR Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

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Duration: 4 to 8 hours

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FROM $507 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands

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Duration: 3 to 6 hours

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FROM $454 BOOK WITH VIATOR Isola Bella Fishermen's Island Private Tour with Micaela Isola Bella Fishermen's Island Private Tour with Micaela

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Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $330 BOOK WITH VIATOR Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa

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Duration: 1 to 8 hours

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FROM $364 BOOK WITH VIATOR The magic of a private sunset boat tour around the Borromean islands The magic of a private sunset boat tour around the Borromean islands

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Duration: 1 hour

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FROM $248 BOOK WITH VIATOR A special guided tour of isola Bella & Fishermen's island with expert guide A special guided tour of isola Bella & Fishermen's island with expert guide

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Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $341 BOOK WITH VIATOR The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

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Duration: 6 to 8 hours

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FROM $528 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Maggiore's highlights: private guided boat tour of two islands Lake Maggiore's highlights: private guided boat tour of two islands

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Duration: 4 hours

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FROM $410 BOOK WITH VIATOR The charming Borromean Islands Private Tour. The sleeping beauties in winter The charming Borromean Islands Private Tour. The sleeping beauties in winter

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Duration: 2 to 3 hours

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FROM $231 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half day tour: Isola Bella and Fishermen's Island with a tour guide Half day tour: Isola Bella and Fishermen's Island with a tour guide

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Duration: 3 to 4 hours

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FROM $350 BOOK WITH VIATOR Art and food on lake Maggiore: Stresa and Isola Bella Art and food on lake Maggiore: Stresa and Isola Bella

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Duration: 4 hours

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FROM $14 BOOK WITH VIATOR Stresa: Isola Madre & Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat tour Stresa: Isola Madre & Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat tour

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4.7

By Pablo Z

I expended 2 hours trying to find parking place. My wife and daughter took the boat to visit the isola bella. I continued turning around to find parking without any success up to they came back to...

I expended 2 hours trying to find parking place. My wife and daughter took the boat to visit the isola bella. I continued turning around to find parking without any success up to they came back to... more »
By Mike G

We were told that this was a beautiful place, but seeing it in person confirmed it. Its well worth the visit and beautiful.

We were told that this was a beautiful place, but seeing it in person confirmed it. Its well worth the visit and beautiful. more »
By aniQ

Palace and gardens are lovely but the aviary in the grounds is disgusting. The poor birds live in a sterile concrete enclosure without a hint of greenery.

Palace and gardens are lovely but the aviary in the grounds is disgusting. The poor birds live in a sterile concrete enclosure without a hint of greenery. more »

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By Cathrine Buhaug

Great place, but crowded. Expensive to get in the gardens

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By احمد محمد

The first island to be mastered is the island Italian Isola Bella - Isola Bella, which literally means beautiful island, is a small island in Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, located 400 meters from the city of Stresa. Today, the island is a popular attraction for tourists to visit the Borromeo Palace, which was built in the seventeenth century, and its garden known as the Garden of Love, Isola Bella, or the beautiful island. One of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Italy. Today, the island is a popular attraction for tourists to visit Borromeo Palace, which was built in the seventeenth century, and its garden known as the Garden of Love, which are located on the northwest shore of the island. ; They are located on the northwest shore of the island.

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By N A

Beautiful place, beautiful garden, interior is really pretty and unique inside

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By Vincenzo Prestera

Isola Bella (lit. 'beautiful island') is one of the Borromean Islands of Lago Maggiore in north Italy. The island is situated in the Borromean Gulf 400 metres from the lakeside town of Stresa. Isola Bella is 320 metres long by 400 metres wide and is divided between the Palace, its Italianate garden, and a small fishing village.

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By Renata VLM

The most beautiful of the three islands. It is super well maintained and the view is beautiful.

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