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Isola
Bella, with the beautiful baroque-inspired Palace and its
sumptuous halls, the Italian-style Garden enriched by statues
and water games. Isola dei Pescatori, inhabited from the tenth
century, with its ancient charm. Isola Madre, and its lovely
gardens sourrounding the Palace, planned by the architect
Pellegrino Tibaldi.
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STRESA
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On
the Borromeo gulf, famous retreat of some illustrious men
of the past, it has prestigious hotels and splendid nineteenth-century
villas. Villa Ducale and Villa Pallavicino, with its gardens
and the zoo-park, are worth visiting.
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MOTTARONE |
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From
its summit (m.1491) you can admire a delightful view over
the Piedmont and Lombardy lakes and over the Alpes.
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LAGO DI MERGOZZO
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Quiet
and wonderful, rich in history. Visit the ancient village
of Mergozzo, the Antiquarium and, on the outskirts, Bracchio
di Mergozzo and its Romanesque S. Maria church , Monte Vercio
and the warpaths of Montorfano.
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PALLANZA
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Ancient
village, it preserves wonderful palaces and villas. Visit
the Museo del Paesaggio (Landscape Museum) in Palazzo Viani
Dugnani, the voter offering Museum in Palazzo Biumi Innocenti,
Villa S. Remigio. By the lake front you can admire the small
island S. Giovanni, former house of Arturo Toscanini.
Villa Taranto, botanical garden, park, garden, natural greenhouse
and today, thanks to the Scottish captain Neil Mc Eacharn's
work, point of reference for botanic lovers from all over
the world.
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ARONA
AND SAN CARLO
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Ancient
feud of the Borromeo family, it offers piazza del Popolo (People
square), ancient seat of the market, Casa del Podestà
(House of Podesta), Villa Ponti, wonderful churches.
On the hill that dominates the city rises the Rocca (the Fortress)
and the colossal statue of San Carlo, being erected by Federico
Borromeo in praise of the Saint.
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EREMO DI SANTA CATERINA |
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It
rises in a remote and almost inaccessible place. Rich in artistic
interest, it includes three different parts: the Southern
Convent, the Conventino and the Church with S. Caterina's
chapel, from the thirteenth century, nucleus of the original
group.
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LAGO
D'ORTA, ORTA SAN GIULIO, SAN GIULIO INSLAND
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Interesting
medieval village. Admire the Community Palace, Giani house
and its open gallery, Margaroni house etc. Don't miss Sacro
Monte di Orta, San Giulio Island and the magnificent Basilica
founded, according to the tradition, by San Giulio in the
IV sec. In the outskirts, the painted walls in Legro, Calderara
Foundation at Vacciago di Ameno, Alzo Sanctuary, Monte Mesma
Convent.
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MACUGNAGA
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In
the gorgeous scenery of the east side of Monte Rosa, it
preserves the ancient walser charme in architecture and
folklore.
A famous winter ski resort, Macugnaga offers, to trekking
and sport lovers, wonderful itineraries in all seasons.
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PARKS,
NATURAL RESERVES, OASES
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Reserved
to lovers of nature. Incontaminated places, rich in fauna
and flora. Lago Maggiore and its outskirts offer natural surprises:
Val Grande National Park; Valle del Ticino National Park;
Campo dei Fiori Regional Park; Lagoni di Mercurago Natural
Park; Fondotoce Natural Reserve; Sacro Monte di Ghiffa Natural
Reserve; Boscotenso, Solivo, Pian dei Sali and Macugnaga Oases
and many other discoveries.
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All
around Lago Maggiore area you can live exciting experiences
and have fun.
Don't miss Parco Glaciologico degli Orridi di Uriezzo and
Marmitte dei Giganti in Valle Antigorio and Formazza, Val
Vigezzo also known as "Painters Valley", Cascate
del Toce (Toce Waterfall), Val Strona and Grotta delle Streghe
(Witches Cave), the interesting military itineraries, sailing
and horse riding schools etc., fishing in the lakes, Gianni
Rodari Fantasy Park and many other adventures for all the
family!
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MARKETS
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LOCALITY
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DAY OF THE WEEK
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HOURS
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BAVENO
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Monday
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8.00 - 13.00
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ARONA
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Tuesday
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8.00 - 12.30
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LAVENO
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Tuesday
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9.00 - 12.00
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MERGOZZO
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Tuesday
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8.00 - 13.00
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GRAVELLONA TOCE
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Wednesday
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8.00 - 13.00
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LUINO
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Wednesday
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9.00 - 17.00
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ORTA SAN GIULIO
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Wednesday
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8.00 - 13.00
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OMEGNA
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Thursday
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7.00 - 15.00
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STRESA
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Friday
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8.00 - 13.00
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VERBANIA PALLANZA
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Friday
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8.00 - 12.00
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VERBANIA INTRA
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Saturday
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8.00 - 17.00
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DOMODOSSOLA
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Saturday
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8.00 - 13.00
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CANNOBIO
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Sunday
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8.00 - 13.00
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ANTIQUE
MARKETS
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LOCALITY
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POSITION
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DAY OF THE WEEK
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HOURS
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ARONA
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P.zza del Popolo
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on the third Sunday
of each month
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10.00 - 16.00
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ORTA S. GIULIO
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P.zza Motta
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on the first Saturday
of each month in April-October
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8.00 - 13.00
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BAVENO
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vicino alla Chiesa
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every Saturday from
06/15 to 09/15
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7.00 - 15.00
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MERGOZZO
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every Saturday from
07/20 to 08/17
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8.00 - 13.00
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FERIOLO
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Lungolago
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19/7 - 26/07 - 16/08
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8.00 - 12.00
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