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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. Isola Bella is a popular tourist attraction, with a regular ferry service from Stresa, Laveno, Pallanza and Intra. It plays host to the annual Stresa music festival. The island achieved its highest level of social success during the period of Giberto V Borromeo (1751–1837) when guests included Edward Gibbon, Napoleon and his wife Joséphine de Beauharnais, and Caroline of Brunswick, the Princess of Wales. It is said that Caroline, having fallen in love with the place, did her best to convince the Borromeo family to sell her Isola Madre or the Castelli di Cannero islands; her request being turned down, she established herself on the banks of Lake Como at Cernobbio in the Villa d’Este.
Ngo Hai AnhNgo Hai Anh
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Beautiful lake, with three islands, which you can arrive only with boat. Price of boat ride isn't expensive too much. But islands are very interesting and two of them are really beautiful. It's like you entered in 18th century, so magical. People are very kind and I can say it's not that expensive in restaurants and bars. City is small, train station is 10 min from center and when you come near the lake, you have a long walk way street, full of parks, bars and places to rest after long walk. On the other side of the street you have bunch of hotels, very very beautiful and, I suppose, very very expensive. But you can find hotels with moderate prices also. All in all, this is the second time I've been there and I will go at least one more time. Strongly recommendation, haven on earth!
Sasha.MSasha.M
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It is obvious the Island is super cool and beautiful,I'll just try to give some information that can be useful. From city Stresa, you have boat taxies, to visit one island cost 8 euros, 2 islands transfer which includes isola pescatori and isola bella cost 12 euro and 3 islands round 15 euro. When you get to the Isola Bella you have to be prepared that in order to see the gardens which is the main reason you go there cost 17 euro!!! For one adult. Isola Bella was called in the name of Isabella D'Adda wife of Carlo 3 in 1632. Before it had another name Isola Inferiore and was actually looking bad cause it was occupied by a fishing village. Pay the 17 euros, to see the gardens, they worth it. :) We
Polina VaysbergPolina Vaysberg
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One of the famous tourist destination in the Lake Maggiore, it can be reached by boat ( public or private ) we took the public boat it cost us 7€ back and forth. Ticket cost 16€ for visiting the Palace and Garden, they offer package tours ( Isola Bella + Isola Madre + Rocca di Angera + Parco Pallavicino ). The Palace is amazing, the garden is really well cared of, visitors can walk down the avenue of the garden that will bring you to the terrace, from there the view is really breathtaking. Outside the place, you'll find several restaurants, ice cream shops,bars, and stalls that sells magnets, clothing and other stuff that you can bring back home.
Tammy BonafedeTammy Bonafede
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It is relatively easy to get to Stresa by train from Milan. From Stresa Station you have to walk some dangerous roads to the boat, but you can get on the boat very comfortably on this island. The island is made up of gardens, museums and many shops and restaurants, so it's good to see every corner. However, to see the gardens you must purchase some expensive museum tickets. However, you will be able to spend a relaxing time here, watching the magnificent gardens, statues and lake scenery. It is a good place to return to Milan on a half day basis, and you have to get on the ship, taking into account the return train time.
Sehwan ChoiSehwan Choi
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The Isola Bella (beautiful island) is an Island of Lago Maggiore in northern Italy. Situated about 400 metres from the town of Stresa. It is just 320 metres long by 400 metres wide and is divided between the Palace, Garden, and a small fishing village. Until 1632 the island was a rock, occupied by a tiny fishing village. But the influential House of Borromeo began the construction of a palazzo dedicated to Isabella D'Adda. Construction took almost 40 years due to lack of funds and disease outbreak so the completion and inauguration of the garden was only in 1671.
Alf HofstetterAlf Hofstetter
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