ISOLA BELLA, LAKE MAGGIORE 
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From this parterre flights of steps, bordered on either side by sparkling channels of running 
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 I sola Madre in 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. 
cf5aTmtrac>e, on tfie. Lower ferrace ISOLA BELLA 
