The Lake Maggiore area is made up of four towns—Cannobio, Ghiffa, Cannero, and Oggebbio that each offer amazing views of the lakeshores on the Swiss and Lombard sides of the lake. Each of the cities has a unique history and offers attractions such as a Hat Museum in Ghiffa or the complex of the Baroque chapels on the hill overlooking the lake. Visitors can also see the Castles of Cannero ruins on the islands just offshore or drive down the lakeside road to see large mansion homes with elaborate gardens. The villages in the hills have retained their centuries-old ambiance while the Borromean Islands are a mecca of art and nature where visitors can explore art galleries and museums as well as participate in water sports and outdoor recreation. Lake Maggiore

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