Angera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Angera featuring heritage elements, landscape views and a coastal town
Angera which includes a small town or village and a river or creek
Angera which includes heritage elements
Angera which includes tranquil scenes and a small town or village
Angera which includes a small town or village and a lake or waterhole
Meander through charming streets and past Lake Maggiore, then make your way to the wonderfully preserved medieval fortress of this historic port town.

Angera is a town and wider commune on the eastern shores of Lake Maggiore. Since Roman times, the town has been a hub and strategic port on the western fringe of Lombardy. Find out how the town’s history is set in the stone structures that speckle the lakeside and learn about the town’s archaeological riches.

Take a stroll around Angera’s old town and note the streets that run perpendicular to the lake. These streets indicate the layout of the ancient Roman town, which was then known as Stazzona. The early town was situated on an important trading route and marked a junction in the transportation of wood and stone bound for the cities in northern Italy. You can still see Angera stone in Milan and Pavia. Visit Angera’s Civic Museum to learn more about the town’s trading history and its 1st-century necropolis.

Continue your stroll down the tree-lined pathways of Angera’s lakeside promenade. Take in expansive views of Lake Maggiore, as well as its pretty islands. Partegora Island is Lombardy’s sole island and a wildlife sanctuary in the lake’s gulf. Architectural highlights on the promenade include the grand Town Hall and the historic Madonna della Riva Sanctuary. On Thursday mornings, attend the town’s weekly street market held on the promenade.

The township is dominated by the imposing Rocca di Angera, a clifftop fortress built high on a stony spur above Angera’s lakeshore. Visit the fortress to see its grand Sala di Giustizia (Hall of Justice), which houses a series of Lombard frescoes. The fortress is also home to a charming Museum of Dolls, which displays more than 1,000 dolls and children’s toys from throughout history. Save some time to explore the fort’s recreated medieval garden.

Angera is 41 miles (66 kilometers) northwest of Milan and is easily reached by car, as well as via intercity bus networks. Visit the town in June for its vivid religious festivals or enjoy the town’s quieter periods in spring and fall. At any time you can enjoy the area’s fantastic local produce, including honey and wine.

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
4 out of 5
S.S. 336, Ferno, VA
The price is ₹13,759 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
₹13,759
₹15,669 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ferno. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,137 reviews)
"Great amenities and good service overall."

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Tribe Milano Malpensa
Tribe Milano Malpensa
Via Gabriele d'Annunzio 8, Vizzola Ticino
The price is ₹8,519 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
₹8,519
₹9,371 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vizzola Ticino. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (396 reviews)
"Wow"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Tribe Milano Malpensa
Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa
Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa
4 out of 5
Via G. Mazzini, 63, Somma Lombardo
The price is ₹6,976 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
₹6,976
₹7,851 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"My huband and I enjoyed our stay. Our room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was delicious. We walk around the town of Somma Lomardo. Ate good food and walked around the town castle. It was an excellent end to our stay in Italy."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2024

Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Verbania - Luxury Italy Apartments
Verbania - Luxury Italy Apartments
Vicolo Jacchini, 6, Verbania, Provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Stay at this aparthotel in Verbania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
No communication, no directions, no parking
"Terrible communication with owner. She claims to speak English, but doesn't answer your question/request because she doesn't understand you. NO PARKING possible at all! You have to walk over a very very long distance with all your suitcases. Parking is a nightmare, because there are not enough parking ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2024

Verbania - Luxury Italy Apartments
Lago Maggiore Bay
Lago Maggiore Bay
Str. Nazionale del Sempione, 26, Baveno, Provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Stay at this residence in Baveno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Adventure Park and Villa Fedora are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Very nice location"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2024

Lago Maggiore Bay
Laqua by the Lake
Laqua by the Lake
Via Legro 33, Pettenasco, Novara
Stay at this spa residence in Pettenasco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Orta and Pella Village are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Hotel was spotless and had everything you would need. Beautiful walk around lake area. Felt very safe. Lots of near by villages to explore. We took an unexpected trip to Domodossola which was well worth the 45 minute drive to see the foothills of the alps ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024

Laqua by the Lake
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Cities near Angera