Destinations

The last part of the Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore goes from Belgirate to Castelletto Ticino, and possesses a variety of places of artistic and cultural interest. The little Romanesque church of Santa Maria in Belgirate is a fine example. In a dominating position above the town, it dates from the 12th century.

Points of Interest

The pretty Church of Santa Maria (the “Old Church”) stands on a promontory above the town of Belgirate, and provides a spectacular view over Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains....
Belgirate lies in a beautiful situation on the promontory separating the Borromean Gulf from the southern part of Lake Maggiore. Throughout the 19th century the town attracted a number of...