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Tickets for Isola Madre

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£16.00

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Duration: up to 24 hours

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Entrance fees included

Do this because

Explore the biggest of the Verbano islands, a paradise of greenery
Discover the botanical garden with unique plants from all over the world
Enjoy priority access with no entrance lines

What to expect

Isola Madre is the biggest of the Verbano islands. The green vegetation and the palace rise from the blue water.

Isola Madre was the first island to be inhabited since when Earl Lancillotto Borromeo settled here, turning it into a place of delights and enjoying the mild weather.

Nowadays, the island is known internationally for its wonderful botanical collections.

The Gardens

With a British style, the botanical garden includes rare vegetable plants from all over the world. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along the shady boulevards and take in the stunning panoramic views by telescope, to observe its details. The impressive seasonal blooming shows the hard work of the many gardeners who preserve this natural beauty.

The Palace

Chinas and liveries, paintings, richly decorated tapestries and brocades are the precious details of this mansion, opened to the public in 1978.

What's included

Entrance ticket

What's not included

Transportation

Where

Isola Madre, Lago Maggiore, Stresa VB

Meeting point:

You can reach Isola Bella and Isola Madre from Stresa, Arona, Pallanza, Locarno, Laveno by boat or hydrofoil.

What to remember

Not suitable:

The island is not accessible to people with limited mobility

Know in advance:

Please check the official local operator's website for information about the opening hours. The website can be found in the voucher after booking
Children 0-5 can access for free

Provider

Isole Borromee

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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