Day 7: Stresa and Lake Maggiore


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June 27th 2011
Published: June 27th 2011
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Monday, June 27, 2011 My day in a nutshell. 6:00 Get up, get ready 7:06 Tram 90 to Milano Centrale Station 8:05 Train to Stresa 9:15 Arrive in Stresa 9:45 Enjoy cuppacino and chocolate croissant dockside 10:30 Ferry to Isola Madre. Explore villa and gardens. 12:45 Ferry to Isola Superiore for lunch 14:45 Ferry to Isola Bella. Explore palace and gardens. 16:30 Ferry back to Stresa 17:30... Read Full Entry



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Isola Madre GardensIsola Madre Gardens
Isola Madre Gardens

If you can see past the mesh in front, the birds are brightly colored. It was like an Italian "Enchanted Tiki Room"
Isola Madre GardensIsola Madre Gardens
Isola Madre Gardens

Lots of exotic birds wandering the grounds
Isola Bella PalaceIsola Bella Palace
Isola Bella Palace

Ivory Saddle from 1500s
Isola Bella PalaceIsola Bella Palace
Isola Bella Palace

Grotto, walls covered in white and black stones. Designed to keep the rooms cool.
Isola Bella PalaceIsola Bella Palace
Isola Bella Palace

Sleeping Venus
Isola Bella PalaceIsola Bella Palace
Isola Bella Palace

Entry to private chapel



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