Gardens, Villa and "Puppet Theatre" tour opens at 27/03
- 24/10
Visiting hours:
March-September: 9.00-12.00 /
13.30-17.30,
October: 9.00-12.00 / 13.30-17.00
It
is the largest of the Borromeo Islands and the most characteristic one, with
its atmosphere of silence, meditation and enchantment: a garden of exotic
plants and flowers where white peacocks, parrots and pheasants, flying in
total freedom, give the charm of a tropical island.
Isola Madre is particulary
famous for its flourishing azaleas, rhododendrons and camelias.
In 1978
the 16th century palace was opened to the public.
The visit is interesting
for the reconstruction of the antique interior decoration and for the liveries,
dolls and ceramics collections.
Exceptional exposion of "Puppet Theaters"
from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Other informations:
Last update: August 14th,
1996