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Lake Maggiore

Description: Lake Maggiore (in Italian: Lago Maggiore or lago Verbano) is the most westerly of the three large prealpine lakes of ... more

Lake Maggiore ... Europe and the second largest after Lake Garda. It lies approximately at 45°57′N 8°38′E.

Newest Review: ... are at all times touched by the wonder of nature. Surrounded by rolling green hills, with the hustle and bustle of a modern town by day, and by night the lights of the cars and the hotels twinkle in a kaleidoscope of colour. But, to truely appreciate nature, surely you need to go a little further away from the towns, say to a conveniently located village on the opposite shore? Ranco is the ... more

... place. Situated charmingly on the edge of the lake, it is a picturesque view of quaint Italien life. From Ranco, you can still see the rolling hills and the slate lake, but unhindered by busy city life and gaudy tourist-attractions. By day the village is...more

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Lake Maggiore: Picture Perfect? (383 words)
by - written on 14/05/03 (Useful, 135 readings)
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They say that few things in life are as beautiful as in a touched-up Photograph. For some places, you don't get the chance to see the photograph to find out. Ranco, on the East side of Lake Maggiore, is one of these. Lake Maggiore's West Side is the visited shore that features in almost every glossy holiday brochure, often described as 'a perfect holday spot'. And, indeed, it is beautiful - stunningly provovative, with the perfect blend on exciting city life in a place where you are at all times touched by the wonder of nature. Surrounded by rolling green hills, with the hustle and bustle of a modern town by day, and by night the lights of the ... Read the complete review

a tour of Lago Maggiore (586 words)
by - written on 30/04/03 (Very useful, 175 readings)
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The Lago Maggiore or Verbano as called by locals is located some 50 km northwest of Milan or just 20 from Malpensa International airport. Tis lake lays on area of glacial era origin. The north tip of the lake is belong to Switzerland while the west shore is in Piedmont region and the est in Lombardy region. All around the lake you will find a lot of old villas with gardens and parks. Our tour starts in Arona (on the west shore of the lake). ARONA Is a nice small city famous for a tall and big bronze statue of San Carlo Borromeo (the locals call this statue "San Carlone" that means big Charles)that was the archbishop of ... Read the complete review

Stressa - Lake Maggiore (136 words)
by - written on 15/08/00 (Useful, 170 readings)
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Stressa has perhaps seen better times. There is an air of fadeed gentility about the place. On the plus side it has a magnificent location on Lake Como opposite the Bordescean Islands Isola Bella, Isola Madre). On the minus side the main road runs along the lakeside and this can be an inconvenience. There is adequate shopping with a supermarket at the back of the main square for essentials and some very upmarket shops for those little luxuries. Stressa is best as a base rather than a resort. The islands are easily reached by boat (but go early before the hordes of day trippers) and there are smaller lakes and beautiful gardens nearby to visit. It is also possible to ... Read the complete review

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