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monasterySanta Caterina del Sasso Ballaro
italien 21038 Leggiuno Via Santa Caterina 13
The merchant Alberto Besozzi is said to have survived a shipwreck here in the 13th century. He founded the monastery out of gratitude, having previously lived here as a hermit for some time.
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Cultural HistoryMuseo della Bambola e dell´Abbigliamento infantile
italien 21021 Arona Via Rocca Castello
The Museo della Bambola e dell´Abbigliamento Infantile in Arona, Italy, is a museum specializing in dolls and children´s clothing. It houses an extensive collection of dolls from different eras as wel. . . FURTHER . . .
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TECHNOLOGYMuseo Europeo dei Trasporti
italien 21021 Terramatt Via Alberto
The Museo Europeo dei Trasporti in Terramatt, Italy, is a transportation museum that exhibits an extensive collection of historic vehicles and transportation. It is located near Verona and presents a . . . FURTHER . . .
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monumentSan Carlo
Italien 28041 Arona Piazzale S. Carlo The Colossus of San Carlo stands in the municipality of Arona, on the hills just before the village and overlooking the lake. It is dedicated to Carlo Borromeo, the saint born in Arona in 1538.
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Cultural HistoryMuseo dell´Ombrello e del Parasole
Italien 28836 Gignese Via Golf Panorama 2
It is the only museum in the world dedicated to umbrellas and parasols. The history of the manufacturing process is also discussed.
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Castle ParkParco della Rocca Borromea
italien 28041 Arona Via alla Rocca
Only the ruins remain of the castle where Carlo Borromeo was born.
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buildingCasa del Popolo
italien 28041 Arona Via Poli 21
The house with the arcades was built in the 15th century
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churchSacro Monte di Arona
italien 28041 Arona Via Verbano