Detached villa in Massino Visconti with panoramic lake view

This small municipality lies on the Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore, in a hilly position overlooking the lake’s lush green banks. Peace and nature are the hallmarks of the town of Massino Visconti (above Lesa), located just a few kilometres from the renowned town of Arona. An important tourist centre, well connected to the main motorway routes, close to Malpensa and 60 km from Milan, Arona stands on the Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore. A town with a rich history, Arona was long in the hands of the wealthy and powerful Borromeo family: Saint Charles Borromeo was in fact born here, in the castle, in 1538. The town has many churches and squares, among which the Church of the Holy Martyrs and the Collegiate Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary are certainly worth remembering. The former houses the remains of the village’s patron saints and preserves, above the high altar, 15th-century frescoes of the Leonardesque school; the latter, the parish church, originally had a Gothic style, which has gradually been lost due to countless renovations. Moving to the medieval heart of the town, we find Piazza del Popolo, with its old-world houses and the pier, on which a small lighthouse stands, a favourite spot for tourists. However, Arona’s most important and fascinating monument is undoubtedly the Colossus of St Charles Borromeo, which, at about 35 metres high, ranks second among the tallest statues in the world, surpassed only by the Statue of Liberty. Arona also offers various activities for visitors: a historic centre full of shops and restaurants, a pleasant lakeside promenade for walks, and lidos and small beaches where you can spend warm summer days. In this wonderful historical and natural setting you can find homes for sale on Lake Maggiore.