Isola Bella ('beautiful island')
One of the Borromean Islands of Lago Maggiore in north Italy. The island is situated in the Borromean Gulf 400 metres from the lakeside town of Stresa. Isola Bella is 320 metres long by 400 metres wide and is divided between the Palace, its Italianate garden, and a small fishing village. The name of this town first appeared in documents in AD 998. (References from Wikipedia)
Captivating walkway leading up to one of the terraces.
Beautiful flower lined stairway leading down to the garden exit.
Can't help to include this one due to it's color.
The garden is full of flowers and exotic plants of great rarity, which grow thanks to the particularly mild climate of the Borromean Gulf. The huge, extraordinary garden is further decorated with ponds, fountains and a plethora of statues dating from the second half of the 17th century. The white peacocks that wander over the manicured lawns add their grace to this enchanting spot.
Flowers, gardens, and walkways are expertly designed.
Everything on the island has been designed to create a scenic effect.
Lunch with a view!
Water lilies in the ponds.
Awesome landscape architecture.
Trees and mosaics provide scenic border.
