"LAGO MAGGIORE" Lago Maggiore by Joan58

Lago Maggiore Travel Guide: 117 reviews and 237 photos

Lake Maggiore, from the ancient Latin name Lacus Maximus, is the second largest lake in Italy. It is called also Verbano, from the Celtic words 'ver' (big) and 'benn' (container). It's situated in northern Italy, in the pre-Alpine zone. In the northern extremity a fifth of its area is part of Switzerland. It is a lake of glacial origin, moulding 7-8 million years ago by the glaciers. It's about 75 kilometers long and its maximum depth is 370 meters.(please, wait, I have to go on with my pages...)

Intro Updated Mar 6, 2003
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The lanscape from my home - Lago Maggiore

The poetry of the lake Favorites (3)

You can walk along the shore in a sunny day and it's amazing to look its calm waters and the mountains all around. You... more travel advice

Flowers Favorites (3)

Thanks to its position, protected by the Alps, Lake Maggiore has a good climate. So here can grow many varieties of... more travel advice

The spell of the lake Favorites (3)

If you are spellbound by the lake, you are in good company. At the time of Romanticism Lake Maggiore was a destination... more travel advice

Dawn is breaking on the lake - Lago Maggiore

To reach Lake Maggiore Transportation (1)

To reach Lake Maggiore it's easy. It's one hour and half far from Milan. You can go by train or bus. From the Malpensa... more travel advice

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belgianchocolate Aug 27, 2004 at 6:09 AM

My mum and dad took me here years and years ago. Now I'm going back...I'll especially keep the restaurant tip in mind. (haven't decide which lake yet)
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Manara May 4, 2004 at 12:42 PM

Bellissima pagina per luoghi splendidi!
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Jonathan_C Nov 10, 2003 at 5:18 PM

Great suggestions -- particularly the fish dinner on the islands. You've convinced me to put this place on my list.
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Janni67 Apr 24, 2003 at 2:07 PM

Lovely photos! Plan to visit the northern Italy lakes in summer, they look so beautiful and romantic :)
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utttz Mar 11, 2003 at 1:26 PM

pagina fantastica!!!!
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Omahaman Mar 10, 2003 at 1:49 PM

WoW! Great Photos. I love them! Jim
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croisbeauty Feb 21, 2003 at 4:04 AM

vengo speso a Varese pero non ho avuto mai il tempo disponibile di fare un gireto, la prima foto e stupenda davvero
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vivimero Feb 13, 2003 at 11:35 PM

Grande!!! abiti a intra...io ho la casa a Vignone...scrivimi!!!!!
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lichinga Feb 8, 2003 at 4:43 PM

Fantastico: trovato la Presidente della sezione LagoMaggiore di VT!
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Rischard Jan 11, 2003 at 1:01 PM

It looks as you live in a small paradise, beautifull picture's, thank's.