Discover Lake Maggiore: the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and the Rocca di Angera.

An itinerary through spirituality, history, and landscape that leads visitors to discover two symbolic sites of Lake Maggiore, where architecture, nature, and memory intertwine in an evocative and flexible journey. The Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and the Rocca di Angera tell two different ways of experiencing and interpreting the lake territory, between monastic isolation and fortified power.

The Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, clinging to the cliff overlooking the lake, is a highly evocative monastic complex where spirituality and landscape merge into a single experience. Its dramatic position, suspended between water and rock, creates an atmosphere of silence and contemplation, enriched by convent spaces and artistic testimonies that recount centuries of religious life.

The Rocca di Angera, on the other hand, dominates Lake Maggiore from its strategic position and is one of the best-preserved fortified complexes in the area. Once a noble residence and military stronghold, it preserves frescoed halls, monumental spaces, and museum collections that testify to the history of noble families and the defensive role of the territory.

A journey through hermitages and fortresses that presents Lake Maggiore through two complementary perspectives, blending spirituality, power, and natural landscape.