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Visit Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore is a 65km long lake found on the western border of Lombardy.
The lake nestles in a valley surrounded by mountains and valleys and is very scenic - and a very popular summer destination.
The western coast of the lake is the most popular, and includes the main town on the lake at Stresa (in Piedmont region), and access to the lake islands.
Stresa itself is an elegant town on the banks of Lake Maggiore, with attractive gardens and fine villas to admire. The cable car from behind Stresa can carry you up Monte Mottarone (1491m) for spectacular views across the lakes and mountains.
The most popular of the lake islands - the Isole Borromee group - is the island of Isola Bella, and the grand villa and gardens of Palazzo Borromeo that are found on the island. A couple of the smaller islands can also be visited, including Madre and its botanical gardens and 18th century villa, and Pescatori.
If time permits also visit Cannobio - a very pretty little village towards the northern end of Lake Maggiore.
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Places to visit near Lake Maggiore, Italy
Places to visit: Domodossola (39km), Lake Orta (26km) and Varallo (41km).
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