Churches

St Leonard’s
The parish church of St Leonard’s is situated in an elevated position in the main square of Pallanza, only 300 m from the Villa.This Renaissance style church was built between 1537 and 1590, though the 65m high bell tower and the cupola were not finished until 1689. The simple façade of the church is offset by the wide terrace in front.


Address : Piazza San Leonardo, 6 – Pallanza, Verbania

For information contact Don Roberto Salsa – Tel. +39 323 503526



Madonna in Campagna
This church is one of the most beautiful of the lake area. It is only 2 km from the Villa and is easily accessible with adjacent parking space.
The church was built in the first half of the 16th century on the site of a previous romanesque church. The bell tower is all that remains of the earlier edifice. The gable roof is in white stone from the Val d’Ossola region.

Address : Viale Azari, 113 – Pallanza, Verbania

For information contact Don Egidio Borella – Tel. +39 0323 402770 

San Remigio
One of the best example of Romanesque church, San Remigio is situated at the top of the Castagnola Hill above Pallanza benefiting from a splendid view of the lake. The church is 1.2 kilometers from the Villa. 

For information contact Don Roberto Salsa – Tel. +39 0323 503526

Santa Croce (Ghiffa)
A delightful little Baroque church on the lake shore. The Villa ca be reached from here in a 20 minute motorboat ride along the picturesque Castagnola peninsula.

Address: Corso Belvedere, 213 – Ghiffa (VB)

For information contact Don Claudio Monferrini – Tel. +39 0323 48168

Santuario della SS. Trinità (Ghiffa)
Built on the ruins of an ancient oratory from the XII-XIII century, this sanctuary is found at the slopes of Monte Carciago. Surrounded by the green area of Sacro Monte, the Sanctuary offers a breathtaking view of Lake Maggiore.

Address: Via SS.Trinità, 48 - 28823 Ghiffa (VB)

For information contact Don Claudio Monferrini – Tel. +39 0323 59124