Milan-based designers Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, the duo behind transdisciplinary studio Formafantasma – which has simply unveiled the fourth version of the now-yearly Prada Frames symposium – have turn out to be a fixture on the worldwide cultural calendar. True to their apply, the place nature and design intersect, they retreat to the tranquillity of northern Italy’s Lake Maggiore, lower than an hour’s prepare journey from Milan, to recharge from a lifetime of fixed motion.
Throughout the weekends, you’ll seemingly discover them at their small city condominium, housed inside an previous Renaissance fort, indulging within the suggestions shared under.
What to see and do in Lake Maggiore, Italy
The place to eat and drink
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ll Sole di Ranco
‘This family-owned Italian restaurant options uncompromised views of Lake Maggiore. Our go-to course is spaghetti freddi, a refreshing pasta salad finest eaten throughout summertime warmth.’
Il Sole di Ranco is situated at Indirizzo Commerciale, Piazza Venezia, 5, 21020 Ranco, Italy; ilsolediranco.it
La Tavola
‘The Il Porticciolo lodge’s restaurant is situated on its decrease stage and opens out straight on to Lake Maggiore. Deliciously recent dishes, made utilizing the lake’s fish, include a aspect order of putting panoramic views.’
La Tavola is situated at Il Porticciolo Resort, By way of Fortino, 40, 21014 Varese, Italy; ilporticciolo.com
Osteria del Sass
‘When the eating places alongside Lake Maggiore are too busy and the crowds of vacationers are overwhelming, head a couple of kilometres away to the lesser-known city of Besozzo the place you can find Osteria del Sass, a small restaurant serving improbable meals. Our favorite dish is the rabbit ragù with lasagnette.’
Osteria del Sass is situated at By way of S. Antonio, 17b, 21023 Besozzo VA, Italy; osteriadelsass.it
Pasticceria Cardy
‘The wealthy aroma of butter and the skilful creations at this pasticceria will change your thoughts. A must-try is the Cannoncini alla Crema Pasticcera, creamy and scrumptious.’
Pasticceria Cardy is situated at By way of Giuseppe Garibaldi, 57, 21026 Gavirate, Italy; pasticceriacardy.it
Circolo Arolese
‘In Italy, village bars are the place locals of all ages collect for espresso, meals, and video games like playing cards or bocce, an Italian model of bowling. Circolo Arolese oozes this convivial ambiance and proposes a regionally sourced menu that’s principally plant-based.’
Circolo Arolese is situated at By way of A. Volta, 55, 21038 Leggiuno, Italy; @circolo.arolo
What to do
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Isola Bella
‘One of many Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore, Isola Bella is residence to Palazzo Borromeo and the grand Giardino dell’isola Bella, a famed Italian Baroque backyard comprising ten overlapping terraces that kind a truncated pyramid and have statues, obelisks, and grottoes from the second half of the seventeenth century.’
Passeggiata dell’Amore
‘Passeggiata dell’Amore says all of it with its identify – a romantic stroll by the lake. In the direction of the tip, close to the previous Fornaci factories, you may take a refreshing dip within the crystal-clear waters.’
Passeggiata dell’Amore, 21027 Ispra, Province of Varese, Italy
Villa Panza
‘Perched on the hill of Biumo Superiore in Varese, this 18th-century villa, as soon as residence to the Panza household, now homes a recent artwork assortment, a lot of it sourced by the late trendy artwork patron Giuseppe Panza. Our favourites embrace a collection of Gentle Sculptures by Dan Flavin. The villa’s restaurant and Italian-style backyard make for an ideal go to.’
Villa Panza is situated at Piazza Litta, 1, 21100 Varese, Italy; fondoambiente.it
The place to buy
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Il Mercato di Luino
‘Going down each Wednesday, this market is well-known for its privileged place steps away from the lake and all kinds of native merchandise, crafts and flowers, in addition to classic clothes and furnishings.’
Il Mercato di Luino is situated at By way of Comi, 4, 21016 Luino, Italy; ilmercatodiluino.it
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