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January 2023
Heritage conservation makes culture shine
These works, which are carried out every year when the cultural sites are closed to the public, ensure that the artistic treasures and architectural elements are preserved
November 2022
Terre Borromeo: record results for the 2022 season
The circuit on Lago Maggiore registered more than 916,000 admissions at the closure of its sites on 1 November, surpassing the best results of the pre-Covid era. The goal for the future is to make the territory increasingly rich in cultural attractions to contribute to its (economic) development together with the other local players.
August 2022
“The Garden of Ideas”: a literary journey amid nature and art in the Borromeo archive
September marks the launch of the initiative promoted by Terre Borromeo, “The Garden of Ideas”, on Lago Maggiore: this is a cycle of three literary appointments that are open to the public to discover the exciting history of the Islands through the centuries, also thanks to studies on the Borromeo archive.
August 2022
Stresa Festival: from 24 to 26 August, dream-like atmospheres on Isola Bella
An exceptional setting will welcome the musicians: the acoustic stage designed by architect Michele De Lucchi, La Catapulta.
July 2022
On Isola Madre the tropical and delicate beauty of the flower from Hawaii
July 2022
Trenitalia with Terre Borromeo to discover the beauties of Lago Maggiore by train
The promotion has been launched that allows those who travel on regional trains to visit the cultural and natural sites of Isola Bella, Isola Madre, Parco Pallavicino and Rocca di Angera with dedicated promotions.
June 2022
#MottaroneDay: tree climbing free of charge at the Mottarone Adventure Park
June 2022
Pond turtles weaned in the Parco Pallavicino released into the wild
June 2022
The hobby that was brought back to health at the Parco Pallavicino takes flight in the Piana di Fondotoce
Another rescue with a happy ending with the contribution of Parco Pallavicino.
June 2022
Mottarone Adventure Park, every day a mountain of excitement
With the season of fine weather, the Terre Borromeo tourism site on Monte Mottarone opens daily with a range of offers of leisure, sports and relaxation. From the adventure routes to tree climbing, from cycling itineraries to play areas for children.
May 2022
Castles of Cannero work in progress: the exceptional transportation of the stairway connecting to the keep
May 2022
World Bee Day: discovering perfection in the apiary of Parco Pallavicino
May 2022
The new Delfino hotel and restaurant inaugurated on Isola Bella
The facilities available to tourists of the Terre Borromeo circuit on Lake Maggiore has been extended with the services of the renovated Albergo Ristorante Delfino. Following a complex and delicate restoration, the eighteenth-century building now boasts a restaurant seating 150 and two suites. Every detail has been studied with the aim of preserving the vintage charm of the architectural and furnishing elements.
May 2022
The rose terrace blooms for Mother’s Day
Celebrating Mother’s Day with a day marked by beauty, surrounded by the blossoming flowers in the botanical gardens of the Borromean Islands and Parco Pallavicino in Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, now at the height of their splendour. The perfect idea for this year’s Mother’s Day, dedicated to a day out with the whole family on Sunday 8 May.
April 2022
April’s sweet blossoms: on Isola Madre magnolias, mimosas and proteas in bloom
Carpe diem. To witness the spectacle of the blooming of the most seductive flowers of Isola Madre you need to be ready to take advantage of the moment. Now is the time to admire magnolias, mimosas and proteas, which are resplendent and luxuriant throughout the month of April.
March 2022
Easter Monday hunting for botanical treasures in the Parco Pallavicino
The Terre Borromeo natural site in participating in the Grandi Giardini Italiani network’s “Botanical TreasureHunt” on 18 April, Easter Monday. For families with children, a day in nature to have fun discovering hidden riches amid plants and flowers.
March 2022
On 3 April Parco Pallavicino hosts the Family Run
A non-competitive run for the whole family in the natural Terre Borromeo oasis full of flowers and animals.
March 2022
The season of the camellia, “lady of Isola Madre”
Celebrated by poets and writers all over the world, considered a symbol of immortality in ancient times, chosen by Coco Chanel as a decorative motif in her creations, in the language of flowers it is “the bearer of perfect beauty and superiority”. Giving it as a gift is a message of esteem. Such is the camellia.
November 2021
Christmas Presents: the colours, aromas and flavours of Lago Maggiore in the Terre Borromeo e-shop
November 2021
Terre Borromeo closes the 2021 season. Goodbye till 18 March next year
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Events & Weddings
Its multi-faceted spirit and aristocrat allure make this fortress the perfect setting for a special day.
Education
The educational proposal for kindergartens, primary and secondary schools extended to all locations in the Terre Borromeo.
Terre Borromeo
A story of love, protection and respect that has lasted for six centuries.
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