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Ispra, a small town on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, lies directly across from another well-known village in the area, Lesa, on the Piedmont side. Picturesque and peaceful, Ispra attracts both Italian and international visitors – especially in summer – who are drawn to its unspoiled charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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VILLAS TO ADMIRE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here you\u2019ll find no shortage of highly prestigious elegant villas, such as Villa Rocchetta, built in 1935 for Elena Consonno and now used for receptions and weddings; Villa Ranci Ortigosa De Corti; Villa Sagramoso Brivio, built between the town centre and the lake during the 19th century; and Villa Quassa, where General Luigi Cadorna\u2014best known, albeit infamously, for the defeat of Caporetto\u2014spent his childhood. Villa Quassa boasts one of the largest parks on Lake Maggiore, featuring magnificent, centuries-old trees. Even Ispra\u2019s town hall, located in the centre of the village, is surrounded by the romantic park of Villa Castelli. Like its neighbouring towns, Ispra once played a key role in lime production and processing. For this reason, the ancient kilns \u2014 large brick furnaces once used to fire limestone into lime \u2014 can still be seen today. The town\u2019s proximity to the lake was crucial, as this material was transported by boat all the way to Milan. Also noteworthy is the Castelbarco Mausoleum, located opposite the cemetery. Its design is partly reminiscent of the Pantheon in Rome and partly of Palladian villas, especially Villa Capra in the Vicenza area. The structure features a white granite exterior and a red granite interior. Outside the mausoleum, a staircase leads directly down to the lakeside promenade. The Passeggiata dell\u2019Amore (Lovers\u2019 Walk) on the lakefront is highly recommended to lovers and other visitors seeking a peaceful stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n LOVERS\u2019 WALK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This trail, part of the Anello delle Fornaci (Ring of the Kilns), winds between two hills \u2014 Monte del Prete and Monte Nassi \u2014 creating romantic coves and rocky slopes. This short yet evocative route \u2014 just two kilometres long \u2014 offers spectacular views of the lake and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the poetry of love. The Anello delle Fornaci itself is a loop roughly four kilometres long that reveals the area\u2019s early industrial history: the production of lime, ceramics, and bricks. T<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first flat stretch gives way to steeper sections with steps of varying height, requiring some caution along the way. Upon reaching the Fornace del Pinett, a panoramic view opens up over the Bay of Ispra. Its distinctive walkway and small harbour plunge visitors into a quiet, almost hidden world. Surrounded by lush vegetation, the Fornace della Punta offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere. From here, the trail climbs up steeply through the greenery until it reaches a scenic viewpoint. Returning to the point known as \u201cLa Brela,\u201d you\u2019ll find yourself once again on the lakeshore, where you can enjoy a picnic, take in the scenery, and relax on the small beach with a drink from the nearby cafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On the Lombard shore, the town is immersed in greenery and offers pearls such as the mausoleum, inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, and by Palladian villas Ispra, a small town on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, lies directly across from another well-known village in the area, Lesa, on the Piedmont side. 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