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Stresa

Stresa is a town in Varese district, Lombardy, Italy of about 3,985 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit: 74 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints and 37 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto, Mottarone and Visconti Castle.

45.8816° N, 8.5383° EPop. 3,985

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km189
Must-see261
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Stresa

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

51 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Stresa
  2. Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomochurch · 30 min
  3. Giardini Botanici Villa Tarantopark · 45 min
  4. Fondo Toce Natural Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Mottaroneviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Visconti Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Stresa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Stresa?

Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto (park, about 6 km), Mottarone (viewpoint, about 8 km), Visconti Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (church, about 9 km), Fondo Toce Natural Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km), Sant'Agata (attraction, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Stresa?

189 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Stresa?

Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, about 9 km by road; Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stresa?

Mottarone, about 8 km by road; Santuario di Santa Maria del Sasso (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Stresa?

Start in Stresa, visit Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, then Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto, then Fondo Toce Natural Reserve, then Mottarone, then Visconti Castle, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.