Historic site

Isola Madre

71 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Renato
September 9, 2019
In Isola Madre you will find a special English botanical garden and an amazing palace. The botanical heritage and the strong exotic impression have made it what Gustave Flaubert called “the most voluptuous place I’ve seen in the world”.
Sonia
June 25, 2015
See also Stresa and Arona.
Vicky
July 20, 2021
One of the two Islands of Borromeo Family
Fiammetta
October 26, 2019
Beautiful palace and garden with old trees and peacocks
Dominique
August 8, 2019
Far less popular than its big sister Isola Bella but beautiful all the same. Less formal with gardens to walk around and a small palazzo to visit.

Unique things to do nearby

The art of mosaic in a Little artistic Village
Canoe tour on Lake Maggiore
Sailing on the lake between islands and gastronomy

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