Blithe's photos uploaded on August 05, 2016

Looking back to Isola Bella from Isola Pescatori

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:08:26 GMT

Looking back to Isola Bella from Isola Pescatori

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Nearly caught the white peacock with tail up

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:08:19 GMT

Nearly caught the white peacock with tail up

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On the parterre

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:08:13 GMT

On the parterre

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Waterlillies

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:08:06 GMT

Waterlillies

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Thor

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:08:00 GMT

Thor

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The scent of roses fill the paths

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:07:54 GMT

The scent of roses fill the paths

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Formal garden - Italian parterre

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:07:47 GMT

Formal garden - Italian parterre

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Town of Stressa on the mainland

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:07:41 GMT

Town of Stressa on the mainland

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Teatro Massimo II

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:07:36 GMT

Teatro Massimo II

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Exceptionally well maintained Italian gardens, with statues galore,...

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:07:30 GMT

Exceptionally well maintained Italian gardens, with statues galore, obelisks, many stone stairs and ballustrades await outside the tappestry gallery.
Teatro Massimo is the highest point on the island.

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White peacocks

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:07:24 GMT

White peacocks

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tapestry c

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:07:18 GMT

tapestry c

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tapestry b

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:07:12 GMT

tapestry b

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tapestry a

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:07:05 GMT

tapestry a

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Tapestry gallery , designed in 1677 by Andrea Biffi. The Unicorn collection...

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:06:57 GMT

Tapestry gallery , designed in 1677 by Andrea Biffi. The Unicorn collection (the unicorn is one of the symbols of the Borromeo family) is an example of 16th century Flemish tapestries. The subjects are animals which traditionally symbolise man's virtues and vices . Quotations from the bible run along the borders. Interpreting the subjects is complex - marked by the absence of human figures. The general theme is theological; evil and sin can be overcome by redemption.

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Quirky details like the six grotto rooms made of shells, lava and stones...

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:06:48 GMT

Quirky details like the six grotto rooms made of shells, lava and stones from the lake, conceived to provide coolness and pleasure.
In this room you can see 'Flora' the goddess of flowers.

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Info about the grotto room

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:06:42 GMT

Info about the grotto room

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Looking over to Isole Pescatori

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:06:38 GMT

Looking over to Isole Pescatori

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Scale model of Isola Bella Isola Bella is one of the Borromean Islands of...

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:06:31 GMT

Scale model of Isola Bella
Isola Bella is one of the Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy.
The Palazzo is interesting with artworks, fine furniture and six grotto rooms.
The Palace was built in 1640s by one Carlo III in memory of his beautifu wife, Isobella D'Adda

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