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Just a short 30 minute boat trip from Stresa is the beautiful Angera. We actually took the hydrofoil which was a little quicker than the ferry. This resort centre is situated at the south end of Lago Maggiore and sits right on the lakefront. There is the ancient castle of the Borromea with a domineering position offering a great view over the whole lake and landscape.
We had planned to spend an hour or so here, stop for a coffee and then continue on the next ferry or hydrofoil to explore other parts of beautiful Lago Maggiore. Well that plan was out the window very quickly as once we stepped foot here we knew that it would be hours before we left.
We headed off on foot to explore. Walking was very easy with so much to see from the Rocco Borremo to Italy’s first museum.
We strolled along the shady waterfront which is speckled with villas and old fishing families’ houses and there are good views across the water to Arona.
Not far from the ferry terminal was a set of shops, cafes and restaurants where we eventually stopped for a lunch of classical local dishes.
Before lunch we did in fact climb the hill to the fort but that is worthy of its own story another time. This is quite a long steep climb and probably not recommended for anyone with walking limitations.
Angera, a delightful township on the foreshores of Lake Maggiore and a lovely place to spend time.
What a fabulous way to spend a day. Once again awesome photos. Thanks for sharing. x
Yes it was thanx Donna. Thoroughly enjoyed it x On 30/03/2015 7:39 AM, “Travelling Italy with Lyn” wrote:
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Lyn A perfect day to add to your Italian repertoire.
Yes thanks Gail. It was another perfect day On 30/03/2015 11:39 AM, “Travelling Italy with Lyn” wrote:
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Another gorgeous place – no wonder you needed to spend most of the day there!
Yes Kay, as it turned out we spent much more time then we planned, with pleasure I might add
On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 12:47 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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It looks like a truly wonderful place:-)
Your photos are always so impressive. Can’t wait to hear and see about the fort. Xx
Thanks Leah. The fort is worth the wait xx
On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 2:15 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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You find such fascinating places!!
Yes Linda that is easy to do in Italy On 30/03/2015 6:36 PM, “Travelling Italy with Lyn” wrote:
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You always seem to find my favorite places :) My parents grew up in Ispra, just a short way north from Angera but my father’s family was actually from Angera before they moved to Ispra! All my relatives on my Dad’s side are buried in the cemetery – if I were to make a stop there, I would be able to do some major genealogical research! I remember visiting my Dad’s aunt there when I was a little girl. Did you happen to visit the church right on the lake’s edge? Legend says that one time the lake rose and was high enough to cover the Madonna’s face at the entrance. When the lake waters receded, the Madonna was crying tears of blood! Thanks for posting! And lovely pics of beautiful Angera :)
Thanks for your lovely story. I am happy that you enjoyed reading about my trip to Angera. I don’t remember going in to the church but I probably did see it. Everywhere around Lago Maggiore is gorgeous. I could easily return and stay for an extended holiday. You come from a beautiful part of the world. Thank you Lyn
On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 9:17 AM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Nice, Lyn! I can’t say how many times we have arrived somewhere in Italy thinking we would stay only a few hours but develops into several. Gorgeous, dreamy photos.
Thanks Susan, we both know that we could stay forever in Italy and still not see it all. I guess the only thing we can do is keep returning
On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 4:45 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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The buildings are beautiful. I can see why you wanted to spend more time there.
There was so much to see but we only saw a fraction of Angera. We did however enjoy some magnificent vistas from the fort On 02/04/2015 2:52 AM, “Travelling Italy with Lyn” wrote:
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Angera is a lovely place. My cousin and her husband own Lounge Bar La Noce on the water directly under La Rocca. Last month I posted photos I took of Angera and l’Isole Borromee from the air on ‘Over Lago Maggiore’. Ciao, Cristina