Location: Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Top Things to do in Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Top Restaurants in Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
What to do and see in Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy: The Best Places and Tips
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (Italian: Provincia del Verbano Cusio Ossola [verˈbaːno ˈkuːzjo ˈɔssola]) is the northernmost province in the Italian region of Piedmont. It was created in 1992 through the fusion of three geographical regions which had previously been part of the Province of Novara. The area flanking the western shore of Verbano (or Lago Maggiore) forms the eastern part of the province; Cusio (or Lago d’Orta) and its environs form the southern part; while the north and west of the province consists of the Ossola, a region of Alpine mountains and valleys. The ISO code for the province is VB.
Restaurants in Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
1. Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Overall Ratings
5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Epicureanist - Novara, Italy
Wonderful paintings, great history. Handy for the cable car to the Sacro Monte, several nearby restaurants offer a good choice of food.
2. Lago Maggiore
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4.5 based on 764 reviews
The perfect region for your holidays between mountain and lake. Trips, congresses, families, small and big events, culture, outdoor excursions, fun and relaxation in Lago Maggiore, Orta Lake and surroundings.
3. Parco Naturale Alpe Veglia Alpe Devero
Overall Ratings
5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By Fareeda E - New York City, New York
We made the mistake of using Google maps to navigate to the Park - don't do it. The road leads you to Baceno and ends there. We backtracked to Varzo and tried to get to the Park from there. That access road is narrow, windy and pretty much runs through people's houses. Not for the lighthearted or the motion sick.
Great vistas along the way, once you make it to the road. Word to the wise, however, its probably best to let the locals pass you as they are well-versed with the curves and comfortable going much faster than a new person would.
4. Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
The Sacro Monte of Varese Unesco, is far few kilometers from the city. It consists of the Holy Road and the Sanctuary. The Holy Road with its 14 chapels, rise the mountain up to the little village of Santa Maria del Monte and it ends with the Sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin. The rise is 2 kilometers along on a pebbly path, and every chapel represents one of the Mystery of Jesus’s life. You can find at the mountaintop the Sanctuary, the Cloister of Monache Romite Ambrosiane, The Museo Baroffio e del Santuario, the Casa Museo Lodovico Pogliaghi, the permanent natity scene, and different restaurants, bar, pizzeria, hotels and b&b. Don't miss the Emporio, a Multifunctional shop where visitors can find touristic informations.
Reviewed By CarolienBAC - Leuven, Belgium
When visiting Sacro Monte di Varese, it isn't hard to see why this little village on the mountain is UNESCO world heritage. The village has a real authentic feel to it. The chapels on the holy road are beautiful, the interior of the Sanctuary on...MoreThanks for your great review, come back to visit us!
5. Vertical Trek
Overall Ratings
5 based on 85 reviews
Vertical Trek ASD propone uscite guidate in un mondo fatto di roccia ed acqua, dove la progressione avviene tuffandosi in pozze cristalline, scivolando su rocce levigate, toboga naturali o calandosi lungo spumeggianti cascate! L'accompagnamento è affidato a guide Canyon professioniste che sapranno garantire in ogni momento la massima sicurezza ed attenzione ai partecipanti.
Reviewed By Evgeny S - Korolev, Russia
We are a family (children 14 and 16 years old) love to travel (walking) through the Mountains. But kanyoning tried for the first time here and did not regret it. Even my daughter, who feared before was very pleased. Much credit goes to our guide...MoreThanks a lot E. L. S. and A. It has been a pleasure to accompany you in Val Bianca Fun. It was wonderful day for me too. Nicoletta
6. Lake Orta
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By iceman123EastSussex - East Sussex
This is probably the most unspoilt of the Italian Lakes and well worth visiting, especially the peaceful island of San Guilo.
7. Eremo di S. Caterina del Sasso
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4.5 based on 939 reviews
Leggiuno
Reviewed By Jeff s - Salt Lake City, Utah
My favorite part of this little chapel is the Gregorian Chant music softly played over speakers from above. Please please please, other tourists, walk slowly, don't talk at all, and keep it a peaceful experience for all. It's a very pretty little chapel to come pray in and listen to the music.
8. Cook on the Lakes
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5 based on 75 reviews
Cook on the Lakes is an Italian Cooking School on the Lake Maggiore, in the north of Italy. ALL COURSES HAVE HANDS-ON PHILOSOPHY! Every course has its own goals. We'll start to prepare the food all together as a group. We will know the recipes and their history, learn the basic skills, cook them. Usually all the lessons will start in the morning around 9 PM; we will work the whole morning until the food is ready and then we have lunch together; if your partners are around, they can join us for a small fee. When the course is finished, we will take pictures with your Italian cooking diploma and I'll give you a special souvenir to take home. Enjoy the location, totally surrounded by the nature and at the edge of the woods. On warm seasons the vegetables and other natural products will be available from my garden, from Germano's, my neighbour, a wise and expert gardener, and from the nearby local market place. If the weather is fine, we'll enjoy the food we cook outside in the garden and in the sun! See you soon!!! Francesca
Reviewed By lever858 - New York City, New York
Had a long cooking class with my wife and two grown children. We are "foodies" with some experience cooking. Francesca is a great teacher , conveying many tips and tricks. Class was participatory. Food prepared was delicious. We had the added pleasure of Francesca's husband joining in. Overall a wonderful experience. We look forward to repeating, and hope to have Francesca to our house if she ever travels to New York in the future.
9. Villa della Porta Bozzolo
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4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By SilverYew - Varese, Italy
The villa is really beautiful and the park is pleasant... Also, being a FAI property there are various events like the crocuses in bloom, the Christmas market... Check the Fai website if you plan to go!
There is also a nice restaurant/caffeteria linked to it, and the entrance is free for members of the English National trust.
10. Cascata del Toce
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4.5 based on 417 reviews
Reviewed By piero288 - novara, Italy
Who is planning to spend an holiday period on the Lago Maggiore (Italy), is warmly
suggested to plan a visit to the Cascata del Toce (Foce Falls). This water fall is located on Mountains over the Domodossola town.; about. 1500 meters on the sea level.. From the main resorts of the lake, it takes (depending on the route) about one and a half, two hours, driving,. The suggested period is the summer time from june to the end of september.. It’s recommended to get in advance information on the water full running hours and days too. The visit could take not more then an half a day but I suggest to planning a full day. In fact could be very agreable to have your lunch in a local restaurant, eating local mountain meals
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