Italy’s Gardens by Train, Ferry, and Foot

Explore Italian gardens without a car, from the northern lakes and Verona to Rome, Caserta and Ischia, with practical advice on transport and walking.

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Giardini Ravino, Ischia: Cacti, Succulents & a Collector’s Garden

Discover Giardini Ravino in Forio: Giuseppe D’Ambra’s cactus collection, sculptural planting and practical advice for a garden visit on Ischia.

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La Mortella, Ischia: The Waltons’ Garden & Musical Legacy

Explore La Mortella’s valley and hillside gardens, the story of Susana and William Walton, and practical advice for visiting or attending a concert.

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Borromean Islands: a day of palaces, gardens and lake life

Explore Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori: Borromeo history, what to see, and how to plan a day from Stresa or Milan.

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Vigezzina–Centovalli Railway: Stops, Seasons & a Day Trip from Stresa

Explore the Vigezzina–Centovalli railway from Stresa, with autumn and winter photographs, village stops, cultural stories, ticket advice and example timings.

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