The story
What you're looking at
The Borromeo family spent four centuries turning a fishing rock into a galleon of gardens, ten terraces rising from Lake Maggiore. White peacocks patrol the parterres beneath the palace where Napoleon once slept.
At a glance
Isola Bella facts that matter
Names, makers, dates, and context before the story opens up.
| What it is | Garden |
|---|---|
| Where | Stresa, Piedmont |
| Known for | Borromeo palace island, ten-terraced Baroque garden, white peacocks, Lake Maggiore showpiece |
Plan your visit
Before you go
- Booking
- Walk-up friendly