The best city hikes and walks in Sacro Monte Della Ss Trinità Di Ghiffa

Have a drink here on the Piazza and watch the hustle and bustle on the square and the lake - simply fantastic!

During the Fascist era, after the death of General Luigi Cadorna in 1928, a mausoleum was built in Pallanza to house the general's remains and commemorate the soldiers of the First World War. The memorial on Lungo Lago was inaugurated in 1932.

And above all, the Basilica di San Vittore is also located here. It's not just any church. The Basilica di San Vittore is truly one of the most significant religious sites on the entire Lake Maggiore. The religious building owes this reputation primarily to its location. The hill on which the magnificent building stands served as a Roman refuge centuries ago. A historical document from 1031 provides evidence of this.

Intra lies between the San Giovanni and San Bernardino rivers, and Pallanza is on the opposite peninsula. From here, you can enjoy magnificent views of the western shore of Lake Maggiore, including Stresa and the Borromean Islands.

An absolutely impressive church, a must-see!

The Port of Intra The ferry port, also located here, is one of the most important on the entire Lake Maggiore; ferries depart from here to all other ports on the lake. However, the Port of Intra owes its outstanding position to the fact that it is the port on the western shore of Lake Maggiore, the port of call for the only car ferry that crosses the lake. It runs every 20 minutes between Lavenno in Lombardy on the eastern shore and Intra, thus saving drivers traveling from one shore to the other enormous detours – the southern bypass via Sesto Calende and Besozzo is 120 kilometers long, while the northern bypass via Cannobio, Locarno, Quartino, Zenna, and Luino is even 130 kilometers long. Thanks to this very port, Intra is also an ideal starting point for boat trips to the Borromean Islands, Pallanza, or Villa Taranto. Text / Source: https://www.lago-maggiore.de/staedteorte/intra.html

Intra Ferry Terminal, "The Old Port" The old port captivates with its architectural charm. The older port is now considered more of a representative site. Shipping plays a rather minor role in the older port area. Much more important is its design, which testifies to its attention to detail. The fantastic column, made of Montorfano granite, is a feast for the eyes. Furthermore, the older port is recognizable by its old landing stage. The newer port of Intra is of particular importance for the entire Lake Maggiore. Ferries depart from the port to all other ports on Lake Maggiore. The port is particularly important, however, because it is the only site on the west side of the lake that serves as a port for the only car ferry for miles around. This ferry departs every 20 minutes and shuttles back and forth between Intra and Lavenno in Lombardy on the eastern shore. Thanks to this waterborne traffic, the ferry saves many drivers a significant detour. After all, the southern bypass via Sesto Calende and Besozzo, at 120 kilometers, would be the shortest option. The northern bypass, which includes towns such as Cannobio, Locarno, Zenna, and Luino, is another ten kilometers longer. This port of Intra greatly facilitates traffic on and around Lake Maggiore. Therefore, the port area regularly serves as a starting and ending point for boat trips to Villa Taranto, Pallanza, or the Borromean Islands. Text: lago-maggiore.de https://www.lago-maggiore.de/ausflugsziele/haefen-intra.html

Church of San Fabiano, Intra Verbania The Church of San Fabiano is located in the historic center of Intra - Verbania, on Via S. Fabiano, Intra. The church was built around 1630. The façade is in the Baroque style. The interior is in the Baroque style and features frescoes.