| Borromean Islands | |
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Location  | |
| State | Italy |
|---|---|
| Surface | 0.18 km² |
| Inhabitants | 208 |
The Borromean islands they are located medium Lake Maggiore, to the west, in the arm of the lake called the Borromean gulf which sees facing each other Stresa is Verbania.
To know
The Borromean Islands are a well-known tourist destination on the Lake Maggiore especially for the fantastic gardens on the lake.
When to go
The palaces of Isola Madre and Isola Bella are open from the end of March to the end of October.
Spoken languages
The official language is Italian.
Scoglio della Malghera and behind the Palazzo Borromeo on Isola Bella
Territories and tourist destinations
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Isola Madre
Urban centers
Other destinations
How to get
Borromean Islands: full screen map.
A boat to reach the island
By plane
The nearest airports are those of Milan Malpensa (MXP), Milan Linate (LIN)
By car
- A26 motorway: exit Baveno, take the Strada Statale 33 direction Stresa
- From Verbania: SS 34 towards Gravellona Toce, in Fondotoce take the SS 33 towards Stresa
- From Switzerland: SS 33 del Sempione towards Genoa, until the exit for Baveno.
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- Motorboat Consortium of the Borromean Islands, P.le Funivia - 28838 Stresa (VB).
On the train
Railway station of Stresa, on the line Milan-Domodossola.
How to get around
Isola Madre
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- Motorboat Consortium of the Borromean Islands, P.le Funivia - 28838 Stresa (VB).
What see
View of the gardens on Isola Bella
View of the gardens on Isola Bella
- 1 The Gardens ofBeautiful island.
- 2 Fishing village onFishermen's Island.
- 3 The palace and gardens onIsola Madre.
Events and parties
August
- Fishermen Island. The islanders still retain some traditional local festivals. The most famous is that of Ferragosto which during the evening is characterized by the procession of illuminated fishing boats that carry the statue of the Assumption around the island.
What to do
At the table
Typical dishes:
- Perch alla Borromea
- Eel
- Bresaola from the Ossola Valley
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Borromean Islands
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