Switzerland: Isola Bella On Lake Maggiore- Palazzo Borromeo And Gardens Part 2
May 10, 2021 14:27:38 #
We continued exploring the majestic Isola Bella Palazzo and gardens after lunch in Stresa. For my first set of images please see:https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-696033-1.html.
From "Great Gardens of the World": https://www.greatgardensoftheworld.com/gardens/isola-bella/
"The formal Italian-style baroque Garden on Isola Bella is world-famous, in many places raised on artificial terraces like an elegant ship of stone and flowers sailing through the intense blue of Lake Maggiore. The nucleus of its complex theatrical structure, around the Teatro Massimo, is represented by ten superimposed terraces which form a truncated pyramid, surrounded by parterres on different levels, linked by stairways. The colossal unicorn, obelisks, statues and grottoes, the two water-wheel towers and other architectural elements astonish visitors. So does the planting. Here the soil and the climate of the lake offer an ideal habitat to allow species and varieties to grow on the island. White peacocks saunter amongst the magnificent architectural features recalling ancient Gods, mighty trees such as the camphor, citrus trees, rare for this latitude, and the splendid collections of roses, rhododendrons and camellias. The peacocks symbolise a place redolent of the eternal beauty of a Paradise on earth, or rather on water."
I hope you enjoy these. Downloads are best.
Mark
From "Great Gardens of the World": https://www.greatgardensoftheworld.com/gardens/isola-bella/
"The formal Italian-style baroque Garden on Isola Bella is world-famous, in many places raised on artificial terraces like an elegant ship of stone and flowers sailing through the intense blue of Lake Maggiore. The nucleus of its complex theatrical structure, around the Teatro Massimo, is represented by ten superimposed terraces which form a truncated pyramid, surrounded by parterres on different levels, linked by stairways. The colossal unicorn, obelisks, statues and grottoes, the two water-wheel towers and other architectural elements astonish visitors. So does the planting. Here the soil and the climate of the lake offer an ideal habitat to allow species and varieties to grow on the island. White peacocks saunter amongst the magnificent architectural features recalling ancient Gods, mighty trees such as the camphor, citrus trees, rare for this latitude, and the splendid collections of roses, rhododendrons and camellias. The peacocks symbolise a place redolent of the eternal beauty of a Paradise on earth, or rather on water."
I hope you enjoy these. Downloads are best.
Mark
One of the interior rooms of the Palazzo
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Teatro Massimo
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An all too brief break in the clouds
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May 10, 2021 14:29:53 #
May 10, 2021 14:32:49 #
angler wrote:
Another superb set Mark.
Thanks so much Jim. I always appreciate reading your kind comments!
May 10, 2021 14:38:43 #
May 10, 2021 15:01:00 #
Ed Hannan
Loc: Greendale, WI
Well done. You captured the essence of the Baroque -- balanced extravagant busyness.
May 10, 2021 15:20:36 #
May 10, 2021 15:30:02 #
captivecookie
Loc: Washington state
You never stop with the beautiful imagery, and I'm quite glad about that. My favorite this set is number three.
May 10, 2021 16:05:18 #
May 10, 2021 16:51:09 #
Surrounded by beauty and beautifully documenting is. What could be better, Mark?
May 10, 2021 16:51:59 #
srfmhg wrote:
We continued exploring the majestic Isola Bella Pa... (show quote)
I'm saving lots of money living vicariously through your magnificent vacation shots
Thanks so much🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀May 10, 2021 17:36:39 #
May 10, 2021 17:54:59 #
srfmhg wrote:
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Another exceptional set Mark. We love Italy, the land of my paternal grandparents. We can't wait to get back there next year.
May 10, 2021 18:26:41 #
UTMike wrote:
What a beautiful place, Mark!
Thanks Mike. I was indeed beautiful!
May 10, 2021 18:29:25 #
Ed Hannan wrote:
Well done. You captured the essence of the Baroque -- balanced extravagant busyness.
Thanks so much Ed. You describe it perfectly - Like a professor in my Fine Arts 13 course at college (which we affectionally called "darkness at noon") would.
May 10, 2021 18:31:04 #
joehel2 wrote:
Beautiful set, Mark. The downloads are fabulous.
Thanks so much Joe, both for taking the time to download and for your generous comments.
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