This itinerary takes you in a magic place of lakes, gardens and palaces.
This
is specially recommended in spring, when often you can leave the fog
and cold of the pianura padana to reach sun-shining lakefront views in the mild climate
of the Lake Maggiore.
Of special interest is a visit during the azalea blooming
season, when Villa Taranto's gardens assume a wonderful set of different colors
from the endless number of azaleas and rhododendrons present in the garden.
You can also hire a private guide for all the trip, call
Myriam Gulla at 0331-958121 or mobile phone 347-7856903 to make arrangements.
VILLA TARANTO
was built at the end of the19" century
and was sold to the Scottish captain Neil McEachaPIl. It is thanks to the
work of this Scottish gentleman, lover of beauty and nature, that
visitors today can enjoy the most beautiful botanical gardens in Europe.
In 1939 McEachaPIl, having no heirs, decided to donate the entire
property, which he created between 1931 and 1936, to the Italian
nation.
In 1982 the gardens were opened to the public and
today are run by the "Ente Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto".
Remarkable is a visit in springtime, when azaleas and rhododendrons are in
full bloom and the gardens assume a multi-varied color.
