Tag: Tourism
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Milan City Centre
Milan is the closest big city to Paruzzaro. The city boasts many popular tourist attractions, such as the Milan Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo, the Teatro alla Scala, the San Siro Stadium, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Castello Sforzesco, the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Via Montenapoleone, the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio, the Navigli and the Brera district. The Milan Cathedral is the city’s most popular tourist destination. Milan…
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Varallo – Museum and Monastery
Built from the end of the 15th century onwards, the magnificent Varallan complex mainly comprises about forty chapels, all frescoed and decorated with polychrome statues, and a grandiose Marian shrine overlooking a piazza-garden of great beauty. Initially founded as a reproduction of the Christian sites of the Holy Land, it was later transformed into a…
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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,…
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Sacromonte
The Sacro Monte di Orta is a spiritual and cultural site of great beauty, situated on a hill overlooking the village of Orta San Giulio and Lake Orta. This monumental complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of 20 chapels set in a natural park, built between the 16th and 18th centuries. Each chapel is…
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Orta – Town Centre
Orta San Giulio is a charming village located on the shores of Lake Orta. Known for its tranquil atmosphere and medieval streets, Orta San Giulio is a hidden gem offering breathtaking views of the lake and the Island of San Giulio, located just opposite the historical centre. The village is an ideal place for those…
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Arona City Centre
Arona is a picturesque town located on the western shore of Lake Maggiore. With its elegant squares, picturesque lakeside promenades and lively atmosphere, Arona is a popular destination for tourists and residents alike. The town is famous for the Rocca di Arona, an ancient fortification offering spectacular views of the lake, and for the statue…