Isola Bella and Isola Dei Picatori are 2 of the 3 Borromean Islands in the lake Lago Maggiore. Isola Bella (Beautiful Island)  is 320 metres long by 400 metres wide and is divided between the Palace, its Italianate garden, and a small fishing village. Isola Dei Pescatori (Fishermen’s Island) is also known as Isola Superiore (Upper Island) and is about 375 metres long by 100 metres wide. A narrow street running along its spine is joined by cobbled alleys to the promenade that encircles the island.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to the islands on October 7th, 2024. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.