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Terre Borromeo reopen on 20 March 2020!

Terre Borromeo includes Isola Bella and Isola Madre in the archipelago of the Isole Borromee; Parco Pallavicino in Stresa; Parco del Mottarone with its 500 hectares of woodland along the slopes of the mountain of the same name; Rocca di Angera, on the Lombard side in the province of Varese, and the Castles of Cannero, located in the Upper Vergante.



Terre Borromeo, which in 2019 registered over 850 thousand presences of visitors, presents itself as a place for exclusive and diversified experiences of a cultural, artistic, naturalistic and sporting nature. The proprietors’ aim is to share the heritage of history and culture that began in the 15th century, to conserve its extraordinary beauty and hand it down to future generations, with particular regard for innovation and the continuous renewal of the experiences that can be lived here. 

From Tuesday 10 December 2019, you can purchase tickets for the Borromeo properties and guided tours.
Visit website www.isoleborromee.it, it has a new graphic interface and lots of new content for exploring Le Terre Borromeo and the territory around Lake Maggiore. You'll find prices, opening hours for each destination and new features for the upcoming season.



From 20 March to 2 September at Palazzo Borromeo (Isola Bella) an exhibition dedicated to Vitaliano VI Borromeo, founder of Isola Bella celebrating 400 years since his birth.

From 20 April to 27 September "Utopie Fantastiche/Fantastic Utopias" the new exhibition of contemporary art at the Ala Scaligera (Rocca di Angera).