Isola Bella

An undisputed gem of Lake Maggiore, where art, monumental gardens and the atmosphere of another age come together.

Transformed in the seventeenth century into a monumental floating “ship of art”, this island is famous worldwide for its magnificent Baroque palace and ten garden terraces, where peacocks roam freely among statues and spectacular blooms.

Its beauty has long attracted notable figures from history.

Among its most famous visitors was Napoleon Bonaparte, who came to the island with Joséphine de Beauharnais in 1797. Isola Bella continues to captivate travellers, artists and visitors from across Europe. Whether you explore its historic rooms or stroll through the gardens, this theatre on the water can still surprise you at first sight.