Pallanza Attractions

The district of Pallanza lies on both sides of the Punta della Castagnola (magnificent view from the park of the former Eden Palace Hotel). Just offshore, to the west, is the little island of San Giovanni. On the lakeside road is the Kursaal with its park (fine views). Beyond this, by the lake, is the mausoleum of General Cadorna (1850-1928), commander-in-chief of the Italian army during the First World War. To the north stands the parish church of San Leonardo (16th century restored). Farther west are the Palazzo di Città (Town Hall) and the landing-stage, from which there are good views of the Borromean Islands (with Isola Madre in the foreground) and Monte Mottarone.