Wisteria

Between nature, history and curiosities, a stone's throw from Lake Maggiore IL GLICINE takes its name from a wisteria plant that grows in the courtyard and blooms every spring and is admired with its purple flowers. The apartment is located in an old courtyard in a late 19th century building. It has recently been internally renovated and is completely new furnished in a modern and cheerful style. Other things to note THE WISTERIA-DUMENZA Two Cossani Between nature, history and curiosities, a stone's throw from Lake Maggiore In the area it is possible to visit various historical places such as: the Church of Santa Elisabetta, built by order of the parish of the Diocese of Milan, with a decree of Cardinal Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster, Archbishop of Milan, of 30 March 1934. The Church of S. Giorgio has medieval origins and dates back to around the 12th century. Runo, “Painted Village” where you can admire frescoes on the walls of the buildings that have been painted to create a “mural book” for walking through the streets of the city. The town is a starting point for various excursions to the mountain huts and mountain pastures of the surrounding mountains, Gradisca, Colmegnino, Lema. It should also be remembered that Runo was the birthplace of Bernardino Luini (Dumenza was the birthplace of Vincenzo Peruggia, painter). became famous for stealing the Mona Lisa.)Places of naturalistic interest such as; the mills of Piero, where time seems to have stopped two centuries ago. The mills date back to the 18th and 19th centuries and are located in silence at the foot of Monte Lema in the plain formed by the Giona river. Another destination is Monteviasco, a small mountain town 950 meters above sea level, which is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It can be reached by cable car, currently closed for maintenance work. The longest and most scenic alternative is to climb an ancient mule track with over 1,400 distinct steps. A 15 minute drive from IL GLICINE you can go to Luino, Germignaga and the surrounding areas to swim in the lake at the equipped beaches (e.g. Serenelle a). Luino) or on the free beaches (e.g. “Sentimento” grove beach in Germignaga, Parco Giona in Maccagno). Registration Details IT012065C2EE4NCNRL