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![Borromeo Palace and Garden which includes art, interior views and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/257000/257082-Borromeo-Palace-And-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Isola Bella
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Isola Bella during your travels in Stresa. Wander the picturesque gardens and lakeside in the area.
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Mottarone
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mottarone during your travels in Stresa. Wander the lakeside and picturesque gardens in the area.
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Isola Bella Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Isola Bella Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Stresa. Wander the lakeside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Stresa Vacations
Before you run off to Stresa on a whim, take the time to learn a few things about it.
Stresa lies 40 miles (64 kilometers) to the northwest of Milan, a prominent city.
Traveling is about meeting new people, so why not make friends with some of the 4,000 locals who reside in this part of Lake Maggiore?
Places to visit in Stresa
Skip all those disappointing tourist traps. Avid sightseers will want to head straight to noteworthy attractions like Borromeo Plaza and the Villa Taranto Botanical Garden.Pack a good read, find a shady spot and enjoy the pleasant garden fragrances at Isola Bella Botanical Garden. Want some more options? Nothing gives us an understanding of former times quite like old houses. Why not join a tour group around Villa Ducale and find out what went on within its walls? But that's not all there is. Eager to catch a conference or other event while you're in town? Peruse the schedule at Congressi Palace and find something that captures your interest.
Where do you fly into for Stresa?
The thrill of being in an entirely new destination never gets old. Once you've safely landed at Malpensa International Airport (MXP), the central area of Stresa will be only 20 miles (32 kilometers) away.Frequently asked questions
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