Palazzo Borromeo

Palazzo Borromeo, a Baroque masterpiece, dominates Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore. Built to showcase the wealth and taste of the Borromeo family, the palace features lavish halls adorned with paintings by Rubens and Titian, Flemish tapestries, and sculptures by Antonio Canova. The grand Sala da Ballo and the stuccoed Sala del Trono are particularly noteworthy. Visitors can explore these opulent interiors before stepping into the lush, terraced gardens, where Italian-style landscaping and a flock of white peacocks add to the enchanting atmosphere.