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An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
Angera works well as a base: 5 minutes from Meina, 38km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Angera is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 4,724, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Angera sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Angera to your route.
The Rocca Borromeo di Angera, or Rocca d'Angera, also called Borromeo Castle, is a rocca on a hilltop above the town of Angera in the Province of Varese on the southern shores of Lago Maggiore. It has medieval origins and initially belonged to the Milanese archbishop. It passed then to the Visconti of Milan and laterRead more
to the Borromeos, who are still the owners.
It is visible across the lake from Arona, where the remains of another castle with the same property history, the Rocca di Arona, stand.
The fortress comprises four parts, built in different periods, that enclose an internal courtyard. On the northeastern side, a wall with corner turrets extends outside the building and bends towards the lake until the edge of the cliff enclosing a garden.
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Angera is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7756 latitude, 8.5786 longitude.
Angera has a population of approximately 4,724 people, making it a town in Italy.
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An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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A lesser-known gem west of Lake Maggiore with the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and a tiny island monastery.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Former fishing village stacked against the hillside at Lake Lugano's southern tip: arcaded lanes, palm-lined quays and the 400-step climb to Santa Maria del Sasso; voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.
38 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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