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Enjoy a walk in the scenic Italian Baroque garden on Isola Bella
Visit the wonderful halls and art collections of Palazzo Borromeo
Discover the Baroque in a vessel suspended over the water
What to expect
Isola Bella was conceived in 1650 by Count Vitaliano VI Borromeo who decided to transform a rock outcropping from the lake into a place of delight. It took four centuries to complete this magnificent work that includes the Borromeo Palace and the spectacular gardens. The site is divided between the palace and the Italian Baroque garden.The palaceEnjoy a fascinating itinerary inside the princely residence through over 20 historic rooms including the Throne Room, Salone Nuovo, Music Room, Napoleon Room, Ballroom and Tapestry Room. A rare example of a fully preserved Baroque collection in Northern Italy is the Gallery of Paintings or of General Berthier, which houses a collection of 130 works, among which are authors such as Boltraffio, Gianpietrino, Daniele Crespi. On the lower floor, almost at lake level, are the six caves covered with pebbles, tuff, stucco and marble originally built to amaze and give refreshment to the guests of the palace.The gardensFamous all over the world, the gardens of Isola Bella are an important example of an Italian Baroque garden with a perfect combination of art, nature, and architecture. In the center stands the Teatro Massimo: a striking architectural construction consisting of ten terraces that form a plan adorned with fountains, obelisks and statues. It is possible to climb up to the top of the theatre on a large terrace, which, with its 37 meters of height above the lake level, is a privileged place to enjoy the panorama of the Borromeo Gulf. Since 2002, the garden of Isola Bella is part of the prestigious English circuit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
What's included
Entrance to Borromeo Palace and Isola Bella gardens
What to remember
Know in advance:
From 15 March to 25 October 2025, open every day from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm (last entrance) - the Palace closes at 5.30 pm and the Gardens at 6.00 pm
From 26 October to 2 November 2025 open every day from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (last entrance) - the Palace closes at 4.30 pm and the Gardens at 5.00 pm
It is possible to visit Isola Bella in combination with Isola Madre and Rocca D'Angera with two types of combined tickets
Isola Bella and Isola Madre have several obstacles that may prevent access for people with motor disabilities
Animals are not allowed inside the museum and gardens. Only guide dogs for blind people are allowed
Infants (age 0-5) can enter for free, no ticket needed
Cafeteria and bookshop available on site
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore, 28838 Stresa VB, Italy
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How to get to Isola Bella:
- By car: Autostrada dei Laghi, direction Gravellona Toce, exit Carpugnino. Follow the indications for Stresa
- By boat: You can reach Isola Bella and Isola Madre from Stresa, Arona, Pallanza, Locarno, Laveno by boat or hydrofoil
- By train: Ferrovie dello Stato, line Milano-Sempione, stop Stresa, connection with the boat. Ferrovie Nord, line Milano-Laverno, stop Laverno. You'll find the boarding point a few meters away