Tag: Nature
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Oasi Zegna
It all began with a single tree planted in Trivero. Today, over 500,000 trees thrive in the Oasi Zegna, symbolising our century-long commitment to nature. With the launch of Oasi Zegna Global Initiatives, that vision is taking shape through concrete actions: from the planting of 160,000 native trees to regenerate the Lake Christine area in…
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Giardino Belvedere Mariateresa
Mariateresa Belvedere is a successful Milanese entrepreneur who has been working in the beauty and aesthetics sector for more than fifty years, with a direct and decisive manner. When she arrived in the village of Caprile di Biella in 1990, she was comforted by the feeling of nature’s dominance, breathing in the peaceful air, listening…
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Giardino Spinarosa
The Spinarosa Botanical Garden is a precious little gem nestled among the ridges of the lower Val Borbera. A hidden and unique pearl in the Novese area. A green corner where a passion for plants sometimes blends with literature, sometimes with painting and sometimes with photography.
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Castello di Gabbiano
The maze at Gabiano Castle is one of the very few documented examples of its kind in Piedmont’s historic gardens. Its importance stems not only from its rarity, but also from the historical period in which it was created, namely the 1930s, a time when the established taste for landscaping was integrated with formal gardens…
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Villa Ottolenghi Wedekind
Villa Ottolenghi is the only example in Italy of close collaboration between architects, painters, sculptors and patrons to create a stately home characterised by the presence of important works of art. In 1920, Counts Ottolenghi, Arturo and Herta von Wedekind zu Horst, entrusted the design of Villa Ottolenghi first to Federico d’Amato and then to…
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Giardino Botanico Alpinia
The Alpinia Botanical Garden is situated in Alpino, at 800 meters high over Stresa, it has a overlooking on Lake Maggiore: a real natural balcony, where you can relax and stay in touch with the nature.This natural balcony has a Belvedere’s house where you can sit on comfortable benches and experience the wonderful view.In Alpinia…
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Giardini Botanici di Villa Taranto
Located in Verbania, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto are a must-see destination for nature and landscape lovers. The result of the vision and work of Captain Neil McEacharn, who began this ambitious project in 1931, the park welcomes thousands of visitors every year. Here, among flower-lined paths and…
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Parco Nazionale Della Val Grande
The Val Grande National Park is a vast wilderness area in Piedmont, known as the largest wilderness zone in Italy. The park features breathtaking landscapes, including mountains, untouched forests, and clear streams. It’s a paradise for hikers and nature lovers who seek an immersive experience far from civilisation.
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Mottarone
Mottarone is a mountain located between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta in the Pennine Alps in Piedmont. At 1,492 metres high, it offers an extraordinary panoramic view from the Alps to the Po Valley, including seven lakes visible on clear days. Mottarone is a popular destination in both summer and winter: in summer it is…
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Stresa and Borromeo’s Islands
Stresa is one of the most charming resorts on Lake Maggiore, located on the western shore of the lake in Piedmont. Known for its elegance and aristocratic past, Stresa is a popular destination for its beautiful landscape, mild climate and splendid villas with botanical gardens. The lakeside promenade, lined with historic hotels and sophisticated cafés,…