ISOLA BELLA, LAKE MAGGIORE 



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From this parterre flights of steps, bordered on either side by sparkling channels of running 



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water, descend into the lower level, the two waterside landings, and the triangular orange garden, 

 where the orange-trees stand in rows, sheltered during the winter by the long ' stanzone ' ; 

 continuing on the same level we eventually reach an oblong garden and an aviary containing many 

 quaint and rare birds, and a balcony with fine wrought-iron balustrade, looking across the lake 

 to Lsola Madre hi the distance. The whole of the western side of the island is taken up by a 

 veritable feudal village, almost entirely inhabited by the retainers of the family. 



