Laveno What to do in Laveno? Among the cities of Lake Maggiore, one in particular is known for something unique: the production of ceramics. We are talking about Laveno Mombello, a town located on the shores of the lake, considered an important center for the production of ceramics and porcelain, one of the largest in…
Omegna Omegna is a small town on Lake Orta, surrounded by the mountains. Omegna is known for its industrial production in the household field and for the beauty of its historical center that overlooks the lake. Famous is also the “Fantasy Park” (Parco della Fantasia), a space designed for children who can play and have…
Gastronomic Specialties: Gorgonzola Gorgonzola is a superlative DOP blue cheese made from cow’s milk. It is a Novara speciality and likewise has a long tradition. It is being used more and more as a cheese that complements all kinds of dishes. Its forceful and unique personality lends a very individual nuance to many recipes –…
Gastronomic Specialties: Rice Thanks to optimal conditions rice has been cultivated in the wet lowlands of Novara ever since the late fifteenth century. Today, rice cultivation is the main pillar of support for the region’s agriculture. Climate and nature have caused historical sorts to thrive over the centuries, including Arborio, Baldo, Balilla, Sant’Andrea and Vialone…
Gastronomic Specialties: Salsiccia, sausages and salami Livestock farming has always been of great import for the Alpine population. Gourmet products like Mortadella Ossolana (selected Slow Food product) and the Prosciutto della Valle Vigezzo are among the specialities of the region thanks to their professional and richly traditional production methods. Other typical sausage and meat products…
Ghemme and Gattinara Ghemme and Gattinara are two towns famous for red wines and for the production of honey, like Miele d’Acacia and Millefiori. Visiting this area can give the visitors the occasion of spending a very pleasant day thanks to the panorama of the mountains in the background, the woods, the vineyards and the…
The Natural Oasis of Fondotoce The Natural Oasis of Fondotoce is a reserve entirely included in the town of Verbania (Piedmont) and recognised by UNESCO since 2018. The reserve is a precious area where it’s possible to feel completely absorbed by nature. This area is characterized by the high presence of biodiversity, reflected in the…
Villa Taranto Botanical Garden on Lake Maggiore Villa Taranto was built in the 1830s by a Scot, Captain Neil McEacharn, and it has one of the richest botanical gardens in the world. The grandiose park of Villa Taranto connects the two sections of the town, Pallanza and Intra. The gardens have been laid out in…
Villa Pallavicino Botanical & Zoological Park in Stresa The gardens of Villa Pallavicino extend over an area of more than 16 hectares and form the “balcony” of Lago Maggiore. Visitors young and old can delight in its glorious world of plants and can visit a zoological garden with more than 40 species of animals from…
Villa della Porta Bozzolo Those who are passionate about culture, art and nature cannot miss this incredible sixteenth-century Villa: Villa della Porta Bozzolo, on the Lombardy side of Lake Maggiore. Villa della Porta Bozzolo is an historical residence preserved and managed by FAI (Italian environmental fund), characterized by beautiful art and furnishings. It overlooks a…
