The island Bella is situated in northern Italy in the region of Alpine lakes, more specifically in Lake Maggiore.
The Bella island was given in the fifteenth century to the Borromeo family, which has built magnificent palaces and gardens. The construction of first buildings began by order of Giulio Cesare Borromeo (1593-1638), but was Carlo III (1586-1652) who really had make the first concrete interventions. He called the island Isabella, in honor of his wife Isabella D'Adda.
The Bella island is accessible by boat from several small towns of the region.

Isola Bella - Stresa visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Isola Bella' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Piedmont.

Stresa Tourist Office
is located at Stresa ferry station
Tel: +39 0323 30150
Email: touristoffice@visitstresa.com
Fax: +39 0323 32561

Flight: Milano Malpensa (MXP) - 45 Km from Stresa;
Milano Linate (LIN) - 110 km from Stresa;
Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) - 130 Km from Stresa.
Road: A8, A26
Train: Stresa railway station.
BY BOAT: Stresa is connected to the major tourist resorts on Lake Maggiore by the public service and by private companies.